Simon & Schuster UK is to publish The Art of Aardman, a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the animation company. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In 1987, Donald Trump published The Art of the Deal, a 402-page book outlining his worldview and strategies for making what he was known for at the time: deals. Looking back now, of course, we know that Trump might not be as good at deals (or business) as he touted in the book. Since its... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2017-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's MoCCA Arts Festival, an annual gathering of independent and self-published comics and graphic novels, attracted a record crowd. PW was there to capture images of the weekend comics festival. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'The professional indexer has been around for a good century longer than the printed book.' And the Society of Indexers is looking for respect. The post Have You Hugged Your Indexer Today? It’s the UK’s National Indexing Day appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann c.e.o. Thomas Rabe has said the company is "quite confident" of maintaining its "Intellectual Property hub" - meaning not just Penguin Random House and DK, but also its Fremantle Media and BMG businesses - in the UK after Brexit, and has the intention of doing so. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Unsung Stories is to publish 2084, a new collection of dystopian fiction featuring exclusive new stories from Christopher Priest, Lavie Tidhar, David Hutchinson and Jeff Noon, in July. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Dylan Thomas Prize is unusual for its flexibility. The shortlist includes a book of poetry, two books of short stories, plus novels—two of them debuts. The post Dylan Thomas Shortlist of Authors 39 or Younger: UK, US, Australia, Sri Lanka appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the USA, BookExpo includes audiobook events. In Canada, ebook design is stressed in a competition. And in the UK, a bookseller features a self-published novel. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Audiobook ‘Tea’: Alda, Patterson, Meyer, Older eedPOP, which is producing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Collins Learning has signed a first-of-its-kind deal to translate an influential Shanghai maths learning series – the first time the publisher has imported a book for use in schools this way. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews editor Everett Jones recommends 'The Art of American Book Covers: 1875-1930' by Richard Minsky, focusing on the stamped hardcovers that were prominent before the dominance of dust jackets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Decline of reality TV and soap star memoirs greeted with glee, but publishers say it is time to turn the page on Gone Girl-style ‘grip-lit’On the eve of the London book fair, publishers were excited by news that sales of physical books were up for the second year in a row – 7% more than in 2015.... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With activities scheduled to begin in June, this program for promotion of British authors and literary organization is in its second annual round. The post LBF Watch: UK’s International Literature Showcase Names 2017 Participants appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK has acquired independent ebook publisher Bookouture, just four years since it was founded in 2012 by former Harlequin/Mills & Boon marketing executive Oliver Rhodes. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The number of independent bookshops in the UK has fallen for the 11th year in a row, according to the Booksellers Association’s annual membership figures, but the rate of closure has slowed. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An art installation in Boston highlights what's missing in American book culture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the U.K., the number of Facebook Live videos publishers are creating has plateaued, according to SocialBakers data, and reach is also falling. The post UK publishers see Facebook Live viewership stagnate appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK's public libraries are missing 25 million books, according to new figures from libraries body CIPFA, although the decline in books could be worse than the figures indicate due to discrepancies between computer audits and physical stock takes. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Archive of artworks from a century of the imprint’s simple, wholesome worldview go on display at Museum of English Rural LifeIf all you knew of the world came from a Ladybird book, you would be forgiven for believing factories are always shining temples of industry and optimism rather than... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British publishers including The Telegraph and the Guardian are turning to Yahoo to help boost international audience growth. The post Yahoo is courting UK publishers to feed its news feed appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2017-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster UK saw a marginal boost to profits in 2016, driven by Bruce Springsteen’s Born To Run and its children’s division. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joanna Penn—known as The Creative Penn in the self-publishing community—takes a step made by many strong self-publishers: launching a small press. The post ‘The Outsider Becomes the Mainstream’: A Key UK Self-Publisher Opens a Small Press appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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