Taking Stock of Overstock

Until Overstock began its price war with Amazon in late July, the companay and its CEO Patrick M. Byrne had kept a relatively low profile in the book business. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Hellboy: Web of Wyrd' is a stylish brawler that takes its cues from the comic

One of the least expected announcements at The Game Award creator Mike Mignola and Dark Horse helped pen the story, and the cel-shaded look is more than a little reminiscent of what you saw on paper. b of Wyrd, a roguelite (read: purposefully brutal and repetitive) brawler that revolves around... Continue reading at Engadget

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More YA Books That Take Place in a Single Day

If you're looking to inhale a YA novel — or just read large chunks of it — these YA books that take place in a single day are perfect. Continue reading at Book Riot

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HarperCollins union workers go on strike over pay ‘for as long as it takes’

Workers at the only ‘big four’ publisher to have a union authorize indefinite strike over low wages and diversityStephanie Guerdan started working in the children’s book department of HarperCollins Publishers six years ago. It was a dream job – just not a dream paycheck. The $33,500-a-year... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Netfix stocks vending machine with 'human' hearts to promote witch-based fantasy

The vending machine, created by Bogle Bartle Hegarty, was placed at Comic Con in London, as part of a seasonally appropriate activation for the new Netflix series The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself. Continue reading at Media Week

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Smut Books Are Taking Over TikTok And It's As Sexy As It Sounds

Erotic romance novels are getting a much-needed refresh, and experts say it's for the benefit of women’s sexual wellness. Continue reading at The Huffington Post

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Spotify takes on Amazon with a huge leap into the audiobook business

With more than 300,000 audiobook titles available to purchase a la carte, Spotify says this is ‘just the beginning.’ After taking on Apple and Pandora, Spotify appears to be setting its sights on Amazon.Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company

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August Religion Bestsellers: ‘Chase the Fun’ Takes Off; Wanda Brunstetter Returns

Podcaster Annie F. Downs breaks the top 10 on PW’s Religion Nonfiction Bestsellers list with her new book, ‘Chase the Fun: 100 Days to Discover Fun Right Where You Are’ after launching an interactive shopping campaign at Target and Walmart; Wanda Brunstetter’s latest Amish romance debuts at #3... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube’s Nerdwriter, Evan Puschak, takes his essays to the page

A pioneer of the “video essay” format, Evan Puschak's YouTube videos, in which he critiques fine art, film, literature and more, have over 223 million views. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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DOJ v PRH: Jonathan Karp and Stephen King Take the Stand

Day two of the DOJ's trial to block PRH from acquiring S&S featured a little star power: bestselling author Stephen King. In terms of the case before the court, however, the highlight of the day was the testimony of S&S CEO Jonathan Karp. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Escaping Gravity Takes a Brutally Honest Look at NASA

Lori Garver's new memoir details her struggles to get NASA colleagues to embrace SpaceX and Blue Origin. Continue reading at Wired

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The Best Books to Take You Through Newfoundland

Michael Crummey, an award-winning author whose poetry and prose explore the region and its capital, St. John’s, shares book recommendations, local vocabulary and where to find a good pint. Continue reading at The New York Times

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As Digital Comics Surge, Comics Plus Takes Off in Schools and Libraries

The digital comics service has been reborn under "mission-driven" upstart LibraryPass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Nielsen's new measurement solution takes shape with custom audiences and ROI options

Nielsen One Alpha, to be showcased at Cannes, will add outcomes measurement options for CPG and automotive by early 2023. Continue reading at Advertising Age

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Why this book startup is taking a page from Glossier and Allbirds

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Sloane Crosley’s ‘Cult Classic’ takes aim at start-up culture

Sloane Crosley’s second novel is an unromantic comedy satirizing start-up culture, modern dating, city-dwelling aesthetes and other millennial woes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Media Buying Briefing: Sustainability once again takes center stage across digital media

Some digital media buyers are focusing on reducing the impact on the environment of digital marketing, even though clients aren't yet asking for that rigor. The post Media Buying Briefing: Sustainability once again takes center stage across digital media appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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Aspects of Amazon’s Plan to Take the Kindle Off the Chinese Market

'We remain committed to our customers in China," an Amazon spokesperson says, although Kindle sales will end June 30, 2023. The post Aspects of Amazon’s Plan to Take the Kindle Off the Chinese Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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New novels take old favorites for a spin

"Elektra," "Darling Girl" and "How to Be Eaten" reimagine Greek myth, "Peter Pan" and various fairy tale characters. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Colleague feared Craig McLachlan could take his own life after articles alleging harassment, court hears

Rocky Horror Show actor tells defamation trial McLachlan looked ‘very frail’ and ‘in shock’ the day ABC and Fairfax reports were publishedGet our free news app; get our morning email briefingAn actor involved in the production of The Rocky Horror Show has told the New South Wales supreme court... Continue reading at The Guardian

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