Smorgasbord: Links of Note, May 19, 2014

This week, we’re reading about the next project from the team behind Modernist Cuisine, a slew of books for vegetarians, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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New £10 Jane Austen note hits the streets

The new £10 note featuring novelist Jane Austen has entered circulation replacing that featuring Charles Darwin. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Industry Notes: Simon & Schuster Holds Out Relief Assistance to Irma-Damaged Regions

Keeping pace with the National Hurricane Center, Simon & Schuster extends its aid to storm-swept libraries and bookstores in the wake of Hurricane Irma. The post Industry Notes: Simon & Schuster Holds Out Relief Assistance to Irma-Damaged Regions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Matharu explores link between gaming and books in new BookTrust role

BookTrust’s new writer in resident Taran Matharu has discussed the need for publishers to capitalise on young people’s enthusiasm for gaming through books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: McGraw-Hill and iFlipd Pilot a Weekly Rental Ebook+Print Textbook Program

In a timely partnership for the school year, international publisher McGraw-Hill and ebook-and-print bundler iFlipd pilot a $15-per-week textbook rental. The post Industry Notes: McGraw-Hill and iFlipd Pilot a Weekly Rental Ebook+Print Textbook Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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China Notes: Cambridge’s Censorship Turnaround; Unicorn’s China Art Book Deal

Cambridge University Press swiftly restores censored 'China Quarterly' articles. The UK's Unicorn announces a new series in Chinese contemporary art books. The post China Notes: Cambridge’s Censorship Turnaround; Unicorn’s China Art Book Deal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks

Talking of 'innovative and affordable solutions to assist schools and universities,' Odilo announces a deal with the European Commission.  The post Industry Notes: EC Chooses Spain’s Odilo; Quarto Breaks Off Talks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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MLB notes: Nationals star Bryce Harper has bone bruise, no ligament damage to knee

The Washington Nationals say Bryce Harper has a “significant” bone bruise in his left knee but no ligament damage, and general manager Mike Rizzo is hopeful the star outfielder will be back this season. Harper injured his knee when he slipped on first base in the first inning of a rain-delayed... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Distribution Notes: Draft2Digital and OverDrive; Quarto, Editorial Gustavo Gili and IPG

Draft2Digital's ebook platform adds international library distribution. London's Quarto partners with two new distributors for Iberoamericana. The post Distribution Notes: Draft2Digital and OverDrive; Quarto, Editorial Gustavo Gili and IPG appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Trump Takes a Swing at Golf Magazine | Industry Notes

Time Inc. spins SI Swimsuit into its own division, 1105 Media's new ABM platform receives a nod, and more... The post Trump Takes a Swing at Golf Magazine | Industry Notes appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Industry Notes: Italy’s PubCoder 3 Is in Beta; HarperCollins Children’s Is in Deal With Wattpad

Italy's PubCoder announces a beta edition of its third iteration, while HarperCollins Children's Books looks to Canada's Wattpad for new content and talent. The post Industry Notes: Italy’s PubCoder 3 Is in Beta; HarperCollins Children’s Is in Deal With Wattpad appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day

In Canada, BookNet's check on sales shows ebooks a bit up, In the UK, a new author day is announced by London Book Fair and the US-based Writer's Digest. The post Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Distribution Notes: Bookwire Signs Bonnier’s German Publishers; Frankfurt and IPDA Debut Forum

Germany-based Bookwire announces a major new client in ebook distribution, and Frankfurt Book Fair partners with a distribution association on a new networking event. The post Distribution Notes: Bookwire Signs Bonnier’s German Publishers; Frankfurt and IPDA Debut Forum appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Report: Howard Mittman Departs Condé Nast | Industry Notes

The Pioneer Woman doubles distribution after successful debut, W magazine adds a pair of big names, and more... The post Report: Howard Mittman Departs Condé Nast | Industry Notes appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Bookstore News: July 19, 2017

Inside Nebraska's beloved local bookstore; Baton Rouge indie goes on the block; the "Basil Fawlty" of bookselling calls it quits; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How Facebook’s Efforts to Combat Fake News Will Affect Link Previews From Publishers

The next battleground in Facebook's war against fake news is the link previews on shared posts from publishers. Product manager for news Alex Hardiman announced in a blog post that non-publisher pages can no longer overwrite link metadata--such as headlines, descriptions and images--in Graph API... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade celebrates release of Jane Austen £10 note

The trade is celebrating all things Jane Austen this week, as the Bank of England's new Austen £10 note makes its debut in honour of the author's 200th anniversary.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bloomsbury revenue up 19% in first quarter

Total revenues at Bloomsbury were up 19% year-on-year for the three months ending 31st May 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Facebook disables modified link previews to fight fake news

Facebook has begun implementing a new feature that can prevent fake news from making it on the social network. It has started killing non-publisher Pages' ability to edit the link previews that appear on the website when they post a story, including... Continue reading at Engadget

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Facebook won’t let people change the headlines in links — and social media managers aren’t pleased

Facebook's decision to bar publishers from altering headlines or descriptions of articles posted to its platform has upset audience development specialists. The post Facebook won’t let people change the headlines in links — and social media managers aren’t pleased appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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Get 'Modern JavaScript' ebook ($19 value) FREE for a limited time

It’s not uncommon these days to see people complaining about how complex JavaScript development seems to have become. If you’re learning JS, it won’t take long for you to be exposed to the enormity of the ecosystem and the sheer number of moving pieces you need to understand (at least... Continue reading at Betanews

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