The Bookseller launches Christmas Trading Survey

The Bookseller is launching its annual survey of how independent bookshops have fared with... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ComiXology Veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher Launch Comic Book Publishing Company

DSTLRY will focus on premium comics and collectibles with a resellable digital marketplace that "redefines" the creator-owned business structure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookselling Spotlight: The Neverending Bookshop

We talk with Annie Carl, founder of the Neverending Bookshop in Edmonds, Wash., a community bookstore that focuses on genre titles and children’s and YA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribner Launches a Poetry Program

A trio of editors has been tapped to work on a list whose inaugural title will be a collection by Airea D. Matthews, slated for May. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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MPIBA Booksellers Talk Shop, Book Bans in Texas

About 150 publishing professionals were in attendance at the Mountains and Plains Independent Booksellers Association SpringCon last week. In addition to networking and professional development opportunities, the attendees discussed a new bill in the Texas legislature, which would place more... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s author who sued John Lewis over Christmas ad loses case

Fay Evans alleged similarity between the 2019 Excitable Edgar TV campaign and her self-published book A self-published author who sued John Lewis over its 2019 Christmas advert about a trouble-making dragon has lost her case.Fay Evans brought a case for copyright infringement, alleging that... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-04-03 12:29:46 UTC ]
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Hitting the Books: Sputnik's radio tech launched a revolution in bird migration research

"Birds fly South for the winter and North for the summer," has historically proven to be only slightly less reliable a maxim than the sun always rising in the East and setting in the West. Humanity has been fascinated by the comings and goings of our avian neighbors for millennia, but the why's... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-02 14:30:53 UTC ]
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Apple’s 'Tetris' movie trades real-life drama for spy fantasies

No, the origins of Tetris didn't involve a high-speed car chase, but the true story behind the game still reads like a spy novel. There's corporate intrigue, nefarious government agencies and an envious amount of globe-trotting. But the reality wasn't enough for the creative minds behind Apple's... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-03-30 12:30:20 UTC ]
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Are Literary Agents Seeing Changes in Publishing with Increased Book Bans (A Survey): Book Censorship News, March 24, 2023

Are publishers acquiring fewer LGBTQ+ and diverse books in the wake of rising censorship? This week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-24 10:40:00 UTC ]
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ATTACK ON TITAN Publisher Kodansha Launching Manga App

Kodansha, the publisher of widely popular manga like Attack on Titan and others, is launching a manga app this year. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-03-22 20:54:21 UTC ]
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EIBF Bookselling Conference Showcases Innovation, Inspiration

The second day of the inaugural RISE bookselling conference, organized by the European & International Book Federation, in Prague offered an idea exchange with booksellers and authors on best practices for the industry, ranging from how do deal with curation in an age of disinformation to... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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British Book Awards: Trade and ‘Book of the Year’ Shortlists

The British Book Awards contenders for Book Trade and Book of the Year are announced, with the shortlists consisting of 29 categories. The post British Book Awards: Trade and ‘Book of the Year’ Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-03-21 15:55:40 UTC ]
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'Attack on Titan' publisher Kodansha is launching its own Manga app

Reading some of your favorite Manga series may be getting a little easier soon: Kodansha, the publisher behind hit titles like Attack on Titan and Ghost in the Shell, has announced that it's launching a new digital reading platform in May. Simply titled, K Manga, the new app promises to launch... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-03-21 14:00:32 UTC ]
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Int'l Booksellers Discuss Sustainability, Representation in Prague

The inaugural RISE bookselling conference, organized by the European & International Book Federation, was held in Prague this past weekend. The first day focused on how bookselling can lessen its impact on the environment and become more inclusive. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Sim Kern Launches #TransRightsReadathon

More than 2,100 participants will spotlight books by trans authors and raise funds for trans rights organizations via TikTok and Instagram this week under the #TransRightsReadathon hashtag. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bank Street Launches Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award

The Center for Children's Literature at Bank Street College held a virtual event for the inaugural Margaret Wise Brown Board Book Award on March 9. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Small Press Distribution Launches GoFundMe to Support New Operating Model

One of the few remaining distributors specializing in distributing independent publishers has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help underwrite a plan to close a warehouse, partner with other distributors, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stormzy’s #Merky Books launches literature festival to ‘inspire young creatives’

The grime star said he was ‘proud’ to offer the two-day event headlined by Wretch 32, John Agard and Malorie BlackmanA free festival from Stormzy’s #Merky Books imprint, headlined by musician Wretch 32, poet John Agard and former children’s laureate Malorie Blackman, will aim to demystify... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-02-27 11:15:55 UTC ]
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WI2023: Booksellers Respond to Book Challenges and Bans

On the closing day of the ABA's Winter Institute 2023, a keynote and idea exchange tackled book banning and other threats to the freedom to read. Stories of outrage were easy to come by, but solutions were in shorter supply. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-27 05:00:00 UTC ]
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After 66 Years, 'How The Grinch Stole Christmas' Gets A Sequel

“How the Grinch Lost Christmas!” is not based on a Dr. Seuss manuscript, but was written and illustrated by an author and artist with previous experience with his work Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2023-02-23 18:03:49 UTC ]
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WI2023: Booksellers Discuss Wellness, DEIA, Sustainability

Booksellers at Winter Institute tackled a variety of topics, ranging from the need for better mental health care to strategies for curation. The waste associated with stockpiling dozens of print galleys also drew attention to the need for more sustainability programs in the industry. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
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