Creators including Michael Deforge, Lemony Snicket, and Tillie Walden have partnered with the independent San Francisco–based comics publisher and comics shop Silver Sprocket on one-of-a-kind prints to support a new fundraising effort. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The business of publishing and selling political-themed books moved front and center with the dawn of the Trump era in Washington. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Liberal Democrats have received a surge in support from the book trade ahead of the general election on 8th June thanks to the party’s clear stance against Brexit, according to a survey conducted by The Bookseller. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bologna Children's Book Fair's official attendance numbers are in. Last week's show drew 26,743 people, putting attendance 2% higher than at last year's event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Foreign professionals flocked to Bologna Children’s Book Fair this week, official attendance figures have revealed, with overseas visitor numbers growing by 15%. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins' bestselling non-fiction author Cathy Glass is to turn her hand to crime fiction with Avon. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent Robyn Drury is to join Ebury Press' non-fiction department as commissioning editor next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Afro-Caribbean bookshop New Beacon Books has decided to remain open due to the “fantastic response” from the public following the announcement of its impending closure. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The death this week of the New York Review of Books editor marks the loss of one of publishing’s most brilliant mindsRobert Silvers was one of the most significant cultural figures of our time. This will seem a large claim to make about the editor of a twice-monthly literary magazine, but then... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former HarperCollins editorial director Martin Redfern is set to turn his hand to agenting, joining Diane Banks Associates as a non-fiction agent next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The exacting editor of the high-brow magazine was a legend on the New York literary scene. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robert B. Silvers, the co-founder of the New York Review of Books and its editor since 1963, died on the morning of March 20. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Another celebrity is set to move into kids’ publishing, after Faber Children’s snapped up a series by comedian Harry Hill. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Backed by Arts Council England, individual publishers and a range of pan-industry bodies, Megaphone has been amplifying the voices of writers of black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds—and its founder Leila Rasheed thinks it’s just the start. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The book trade is celebrating International Women's Day today (8th March) with a host of events and publications ready to show solidarity with women worldwide, as well as the launch of a new prize for Women in Translation to address the gender imbalance in literature in translation. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell’s is set to open 15 pop-up shops at venues around Oxford to coincide with Oxford Literary Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shane Gottwals discusses the strategy that's seen his bookstore grow from a single 1,500 square-foot space to an expanding operation with multiple franchisees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK publishers have upped their presence at the 25th annual Taipei Book Fair (running 8th to 13th February). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Car manual publisher Haynes’ revenue increased 15% in six months, driven by a 50% growth in its digital products. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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By making it a key marketing message, the brand is hoping to win over consumers that, according to consumer research, favor environmentally friendly brands. Sixty-six percent of consumers say they are willing to pay more for sustainable brands, up from 55% in 2014 and 50% in 2013, according to... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The fourth and final webcast in CodeMantra’s series on the publishing-technology connection will be held at 1 p.m. today. The subject of the webcast is virtual communities and will examine how the publishing world can use engagement and collaborative communities to its advantage. Panelists are... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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