The German Book Prize Announces Its 2018 Shortlist of Six Titles

Taking in several historical perspectives, the newly announced shortlist for the coveted German Book Prize offers what the jury calls 'the sensuousness of another time, which always evokes ours.' The post The German Book Prize Announces Its 2018 Shortlist of Six Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fry appointed Folio Prize director of development

The Folio Prize Foundation has appointed former Fourth Estate associate publisher Minna Fry as its director of development. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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WIRED Book Club: We’re Breezing Through The Name of the Wind

Some books you want to read slowly. Patrick Rothfuss' fantasy tome isn't one of them. The post WIRED Book Club: We're Breezing Through The Name of the Wind appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller distributed at Beijing International Book Fair

The Bookseller is to distribute an English and Chinese version of The Bookseller Daily at the Beijing International Book Fair in 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New book exposes the wolves of Silicon Valley

Free food, sleep pods and graffiti walls. Few places are so enshrined in urban myth as Facebook, Google and other companies of their ilk. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Connect Books' sales increase 4.8%

Connect Books increased like-for-like revenues by 4.8% in the 44 weeks to 2nd July. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Clinton Book Takes Top Spot

Gary J. Byrne's political exposé of the Clintons, 'Crisis of Character,' rocketed to the top of the iBooks Bestseller list for the week ended July 3, while Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel's 'Night' took the #5 slot, following the author's death on July 2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Memories We Lost wins Caine Prize

Lidudumalingani has won the 2016 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story ‘Memories We Lost’. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Book Discount Beat Goes on at Amazon

Amazon may be eliminating lists prices on some of its products as a 'New York Times' article reported, but deep discounts still prevail on the retailer's top-selling book titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alma Books founders' 'dismay' at Brexit

The founders of Alma Books have expressed “shock and dismay” at the "apparent rejection of European values" which has accompanied Britain’s decision to exit Europe, saying that the prospect of the UK closing its borders to the continent is not one they "find easy to countenance". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Making of a Bestseller: 'The Bob's Burgers Burger Book'

How the tie-in cookbook to the Emmy Award-winning animated series, which has sold more than 40,000 copies since it went on sale in March, came to be. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Zealand's independent book trade is going to be OK

It was a fine Saturday morning in March when, as the clock struck nine, Ekor opened its doors for the first time. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Prestel looks to treble UK sales for kids’ books, despite 'Brexit'

The UK division of a German publisher is pushing ahead with plans to expand its children’s book business, despite the economic uncertainty caused by the UK’s decision last week to leave the European Union. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Antonio Carluccio cooks up new book for Quadrille

Quadrille has acquired Vegetables, a new cookbook by "Godfather of Italian cooking", Antonio Carluccio OBE. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libor scandal thriller to Virgin Books

Virgin Books has acquired the "gripping tale" of the financial scam in which a small group of bankers set out to make a killing with tiny adjustments to Libor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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New Klosterman book questions modern-day beliefs

Amberley is to publish But What If We’re Wrong?: Thinking about the Present as If It Were the Past by Chuck Klosterman in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Ehrlin pens second book to send children to sleep

Swedish author Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin, the author of The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep (Penguin Random House Children’s), has written a second book aimed at helping parents get their children to sleep. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of July 4, 2016

Berkley lands two debuts, one for six figures; an Instagram star gets “comic” at Abrams; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Braking for Books: HMH Kicks Off Curious World Tour

Keeping kids reading when school is not in session can be a challenge for any parent. But when books are combined with play, music and interactive entertainment, kids can enjoy these activities in an untraditional format that takes reading outdoors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Insights into the German Rights and Licensing Market

The German book market, a powerhouse of translation, is selling an increasing number of rights abroad—with a lot of growth coming from China—but is more cautious about buying rights. The post Insights into the German Rights and Licensing Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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