Shock and mixed opinions as trade absorbs Foyles news

Publishers, agents and other booksellers have expressed widespread shock at the news this morning that Waterstones has bought Foyles. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rupert Murdoch is 'not fit' to run News Corporation, claim MPs

Rupert Murdoch is "not fit" to have "stewardship of a major international company", while his son James showed "wilful ignorance" over phone hacking, according to a Select Committee report published today. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2012-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mamut highest-ranking trade figure on ST Rich List

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[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Foyles makes management moves

Foyles has strengthened its marketing team and made a series of changes to its bookshop staffing... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book trade runs for charity

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Children's book promoting veganism gets mixed reception from experts

Author Ruby Roth's new book 'Vegan Is Love' discusses how food gets from the farm to the kitchen table. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2012-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finding the Right Role for Trade Paperbacks

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CourseSmart may expand into trade books

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HC buys two from Little Mix

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The Frederick News-Post Resumes Monday Print Edition

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2012-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Media and Tech Winning the Viral News War

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James Murdoch Leaves News Corp. Publishing Unit

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Retailers welcome "huge news", novel due later this year says Rowling

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