StatShot Annual Publisher Survey Puts 2017 Estimated US Revenue at $26.2 Billion

In 2017, the US book publishing industry reported revenues of $26.2 billion, according to the Association of American Publishers report, StatShot The post StatShot Annual Publisher Survey Puts 2017 Estimated US Revenue at $26.2 Billion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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iBooks Bestellers: 'Unbroken' Shows Up at #2

'Unbroken,' Laura Hillenbrand’s testament to the spirit of Louis Zamperini, jumped to the #2 slot after Zamperini’s recent death, returning to Apple’s iBooks Bestseller List for the week ending July 7. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arcadia Publishing Buys The History Press

Arcadia Publishing has acquired The History Press Inc., the U.S subsidiary of the U.K. based The History Press Ltd. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The History Press sells US arm to Arcadia Publishing

The History Press has sold its US subsidiary to the American local history company Arcadia... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Smashwords Releases 2014 Indie E-book Sales Survey

In Smashwords' annual survey, CEO Mark Coker says that indie ebooks selling for $2.99-$3.99 earn as much for their authors as conventionally published ebooks selling for $7.99 or more, but generate "triple the readership." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC steps up Christian publishing in UK

HarperCollins is stepping up its Christian publishing in the UK, using its acquisition of Thomas... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jerome made non-fiction publisher at HC

Natalie Jerome has been promoted to non-fiction publisher at HarperCollins, taking on the role... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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How Publishers Can Take Back Control of Their Consumer Data

You've built and furnished a home. You regularly tweak and maintain the property so your equity grows. But when you're away, strangers gain access. They sell your appliances, plumbing fixtures and furniture and when you return, it's clear the value you've worked so hard to attain has... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet Matthias Döpfner, the German publisher taking the fight to Google

The CEO of Germany's largest newspaper group is one of the few powerful figures speaking out about the web giantMatthias Döpfner is a man on a mission. The motives behind the mission need to be scrutinised, but when so many of old media's authority figures seem at sea in a changing environment,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon speaks – finally – about its dispute with publisher Hachette

Amazon senior vice president of Kindle content Russ Grandinetti told The Wall Street Journal that Amazon is acting 'in the long term interest of our customers.' Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Surfer who died at Tamarama beach named as publisher Matthew Richell

The UK-born father of two and CEO of Hachette Australia was washed on to a dangerous rocky area at the Sydney beachA surfer who died after hitting his head at a popular Sydney beach has been named as publishing company boss Matthew Richell.Paramedics were called to Tamarama beach about 2pm... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Detroit to Host 75th Anniversary of the National Newspaper Publishers Association

PORTLAND, Ore. – Detroit will serve as the host city for the 75th Anniversary celebration of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA)–an African-American organization which focuses on supporting and advocating for publ ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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William Heinemann to publish ‘desk killer’ title

William Heinemann has acquired a non-fiction title about “desk killers” by Dan... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Yellow Jersey to publish 'revealing' Van Gaal book

Yellow Jersey Press has signed a book about the new Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal by... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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EIBF backs German publishers in Amazon complaint

The European and International Booksellers Federation has supported the German Publishers... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Ireland’s Publishing Strength is in Tradition, Small Presses

Vanessa Fox O’Loughlin, the chair of Irish PEN, outlines how Ireland continues to punch above its weight in the literary world. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Claim Apple Order Illegally Hobbles Return to Agency Model

In appeal filings last week, lawyers for Simon & Schuster and Macmillan contend that Judge Denise Cote's injunction against Apple has made a timely return to a “no-discount” agency model for ebooks all but impossible. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Kickstarter Diary Chapter 2: Rewards and Goals—Running the Numbers

Once I’d made up my mind I was going to do a Kickstarter campaign, the first thing I needed to do was figure out how the math was going to work—and there were a lot of numbers to run. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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As Amazon slugs it out with the big publishers, authors are left cowering | Adam Fletcher & Paul Hawkins

And whoever comes out on top, you can bet the poor old writer won't be any better offA few weeks ago, we published a book called Denglisch for Better Knowers, a (hopefully) humorous book about how the English language could be improved by taking new words and concepts from German. Like "ear... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US book publishers now make more money from online sales than physical stores

Brick-and-mortar book stores have clearly been on the decline for a while -- just look at Barnes & Noble's rocky finances. However, there's now some tangible evidence that the pendulum has swung in favor of internet-based sales. BookStats estimates... Continue reading at Engadget

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2014 Self-Publishing Book Expo Set

The 2014 Self-Publishing Book Expo, first held in 2009, will take place at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on November 15. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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