According to the newest figures from Bowker Market Research, online retailers accounted for 39% of all book sales in 2011, up from 30% in 2010. The increase gave the online channel, led by Amazon and BN.com, a commanding lead over bookstore chains as the largest outlet for sales. The chains, weakened by the loss of Borders in the year, accounted for only 26% of sales, down from 29% in 2010. Data from Bowker, and other sources, suggest that the gains posted by the e-tailers are being driven mostly by ebook sales. Furthermore, the online channel, much like its bricks-and-mortar competitors, is seeing, if not a decline in print book sales, at least slowing growth. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David F Ross' novel The Rise and Fall of the Miraculous Vespas is to be adapted for an online production, beginning on 30th July. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Rishi Sunak is said to be exploring plans for an online sales tax to protect high street shops from competition from internet retailers, and plans to replace business rates. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-27 12:15:40 UTC ]
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Fairfax County, Va., changes high school’s name from Robert E. Lee to John Lewis Continue reading at MarketWatch.com
[ MarketWatch.com | 2020-07-24 15:01:13 UTC ]
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A new study of the book market in Spain shows consumers are reading more during the pandemic lockdown, buying more books online, and still prefer print over digital. The post Spain’s Book Market: 40 Percent More Online Buying During Lockdown appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-21 14:30:43 UTC ]
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The program was first announced in March to encourage digital read-aloud sessions for libraries and schools forced to close by the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The 27th edition of Beijing's trade show is moving to a digital format that organizers say will stay up and running until next year's fair. The post Beijing International Book Fair Moves Online: ‘Smart BIBF’ Opens August 26 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-14 17:14:55 UTC ]
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The National Book Critics Circle has appointed 15 members to its board, which was gutted following a racially charged controversy last month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Beijing International Book Fair has finally made a public confirmation that it will be held as an online edition only this year. BIBF begins on 26th August. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-13 20:03:58 UTC ]
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The National Book Foundation has announced that this year’s National Book Awards events—including the 71st annual ceremony—will be held digitally, due to the ongoing, not-even-remotely-controlled, coronavirus pandemic. Lisa Lucas, the National Book Foundation’s Executive Director, said of the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-10 14:22:53 UTC ]
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Devotion to its donors pushed the party to the right, Jacob S. Hacker and Paul Pierson argue. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2020-07-10 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Markdowns are live for five days only. Lululemon rarely has markdowns, but the online shopping deities have blessed us with the opportunity to shop the athleticwear brand’s stretchy, flattering, soft, comfortable-as-hell goodies on sale. Lulu is featuring on-sale gear and apparel in every... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2020-07-09 10:51:22 UTC ]
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What happens when you hand over the reins of a literary festival to the hosts of the popular feminist podcast Call Your Girlfriend? You get By The Books: A Collection of Rising Voices, a highly diverse online lit fest. By The Books starts today and is curated by Ann Friedman and Aminatou... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2020-07-06 20:50:30 UTC ]
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The 2020 British Book Awards are announcing prize winners in two parts online, the industry awards first, followed by the book awards. The post British Book Awards: Online and Upbeat, a Busy Round of the Nibbies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-29 16:44:39 UTC ]
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The Book Industry Study Group–focused on supply chain in the United States–is reformatting its annual meeting to a series of digital events held over weeks. The post Coronavirus Update: BISG’s Annual Meeting ‘Repositions’ Online appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-29 14:01:13 UTC ]
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The city-based BookFest is still being programmed for venues in Frankfurt. Now, Frankfurter Buchmesse adds a 16-hour single-day digital program. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Adds an Online BookFest: Call for Proposals appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-29 12:16:21 UTC ]
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Steps for starting an online library book club, or converting an existing one that’s been on hiatus, while we wait for the ability to meet in person again. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-06-26 10:39:54 UTC ]
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After months of delays due to the Trump administration's attempts to prevent its publication, John Bolton's White House memoir finally lands today—and while some booksellers are eager to sell it, others refuse to do so. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt's program in which publishers and agents can present properties to producers at Cannes this year is playing out in the digital space. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse ‘Sends’ Publishers, Agents to Cannes Online appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-23 03:05:13 UTC ]
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To make the company ' more representative of the world around us,' CEO John Sargent writes, Macmillan USA is establishing a new management committee. The post Diversity: Macmillan USA Makes Major Changes in Management Approach appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-22 20:55:22 UTC ]
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Book market developments in May point to growth in China's already powerful 'online literature' sector, led by the 'Ran Freely' trilogy by Wu Zhe. The post China Bestsellers May: ‘Online Literature’ Powers a Trilogy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-22 14:38:30 UTC ]
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