Susan Kamil, a Top Book Editor and Publisher, Dies at 69

Salman Rushdie, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Lena Dunham, Elizabeth Strout, Gary Shteyngart and Prince were among the authors she nurtured. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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Jaipur BookMark Estimates Indian Publishing Worth $20 Billion

Organizers of the Jaipur BookMark estimate the Indian book market is worth $20 billion, while noting that ebook sales were down 20% this past year. The post Jaipur BookMark Estimates Indian Publishing Worth $20 Billion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Conde Nast Editors to Create Articles, Videos for Advertisers

Glossy magazine publisher Conde Nast, which owns Vogue and Vanity Fair, is enlisting its editors to consult with advertisers and help them create articles and images.The move -- which comes with the rollout of 23 Stories by Conde Nast, a new department charged with creating content for brands --... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties: Week of January 26, 2015

In this week's roundup of books generating interest around the globe, we look at a new Spanish novel Knopf has just acquired in the States, the new biography of Winston Churchill by London mayor Boris Johnson and an Italian thriller that has just been optioned by a local production company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper CEO Not Testifying in Latest E-book Price-Fixing Case

In a brief brief order this week, Judge Denise Cote ruled that plaintiffs in a second ebook price-fixing case cannot depose HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blizzard Causes NY Publishers to Close Offices

Although the blizzard bearing down on the Northeast was not as intense as meteorologists had predicted, the Big Five are taking the tack of many companies: shutting down offices and encouraging employees to work from home. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Alliances Bolster Latin American Indie Publishing

A quintet of editors from Argentina and Mexico discuss the boom and future of independent publishing in Latin America. The post How Alliances Bolster Latin American Indie Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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So You Want to Be a Famous Self-Published Author?

Veteran author Warren Adler offers a reality check for would-be authors who believe fame and fortune is just a book away. The post So You Want to Be a Famous Self-Published Author? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Evolution of the UK Mobile Editor

In five short  years mobile readership has grown from below 20 percent of the U.K. total digital publishing audience to nearly 50 percent for many publishers today, as several of them reported to Digiday last year.   As ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Love and the Single Christian: Books Encourage, and Urge Caution

New books from Christian publishers offer hope, advice, and a bit of tough love for singles looking for romance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The readers’ editor on… verification | Stephen Pritchard

Online readers expressed concern that an interview with a victim of sexual exploitation did not adequately seek to verify her claimsPersonal testimony is a powerful tool in any struggle to increase public awareness and to fight injustice. When that testimony is as searing as the one given by... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profile's Gray promoted to commissioning editor

Profile has promoted Rebecca Gray to the position of commissioning editor of Serpent’s Tail and Profile Books. Andrew Franklin, m.d. of Profile Books, said: “We missed Rebecca a lot when she was away on maternity leave and are delighted to have her back, especially now that she will be bringing... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Biblical Scholar, Author Marcus J. Borg Dies

Marcus J. Borg, author of key books on the historical Jesus and champion of progressive Christianity, has died. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vimeo, Publishers Partner on VOD Service

Embeddable player and video storefront allows publishers to sell and rent videos from their sites. The post Vimeo, Publishers Partner on VOD Service appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Frustrations Air Over Rights Center Space at London Book Fair

As the London Book Fair prepares to return to Olympia following its move from Earls Court, the challenge of moving an exhibition of this size has become apparent. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digiday Podcast Ep 2. Make or break time for VC-backed publishers

This week on the Digiday Podcast we give the digital media world a reality check. The post Digiday Podcast Ep 2. Make or break time for VC-backed publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Editorial & Production Internship at Publishing Perspectives

Publishing Perspectives is looking for a hard-working intern interested in journalism, media and book publishing to work from our office in New York City. The post Editorial & Production Internship at Publishing Perspectives appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DFB to publish paperback edition of Running Girl

David Fickling Books (DFB) is to publish the paperback edition of the Costa shortlisted Running Girl.   DFB has acquired the paperback rights to the book from Penguin Random House and publication is scheduled for June 2015.  Running Girl, written by Simon Mason, was nominated for the 2014... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Angry Birds creator to publish YA series

Angry Birds creator Rovio is moving into the YA publishing sector with a new pirate adventure series. Storm Sisters is described as a “high action pirate adventure with a female twist”. It tells the story of five girls, aged 11 to 17, who sail the seas in 1780s looking for clues to why their... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The Terrible Two' writers Mac Barnett and Jory John embark on a whirlwind book tour

The writers reportedly visited 22 schools over the course of one week for their children's book. 'Two' centers on prankster rivals living in the town of Yawnee Valley. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Book Deals: Week of January 26, 2015

Boudreaux makes Yapa first buy at Little, Brown and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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