London book fair has shown how upbeat the literary world can be – and how worried our cultural businesses have become at the thought of losing old certaintiesThe mood at this week’s London book fair appeared upbeat, with hotly contested auctions leading to the return of the six-figure publishing deal. Musicians did particularly well, with Pulp’s Jarvis Cocker, Suede’s Brett Anderson and drum’n’bass pioneer Goldie leading the way. Rumours of the death of literary fiction appear exaggerated. A collection of short stories, traditionally regarded as commercial suicide, earned Orange prize winner Lionel Shriver a place at the top of the sales league. The razzmatazz of such deals, however, is only part of the story of the modern books industry.Publishing is a commercial enterprise, and like all businesses it thrives in an atmosphere of certainty that ceased to exist the day the UK voted for Brexit. In a heated opening debate on the impact of the decision to leave the European Union, a succession of leading publishers rounded on the prime minister, Theresa May, for “playing with people’s lives” in her negotiations. The government emissary parried criticism by insisting that ministers were “at the fat end of the funnel”, sucking up information from businesses to understand how best to represent them. The information came fast and furiously, with much of the concern about freedom of movement. We have heard a lot about the fears of the university sector about the drain on research... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2017-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Newsweek Media Group's chairman and finance director have resigned from their roles at the company. Newsweek Media Group (formerly IBT Media)--which owns Newsweek, International Business Times and other digital media properties--confirmed in a memo to staff on Thursday that Etienne Uzac and... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2018-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers have signed a letter urging the Man Booker Prize organisers to reverse their decision to allow US authors to enter, citing concerns it is creating a "homogenised literary future". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A letter from 30 industry figures is urging the award to reverse 2014’s inclusion of US authors, in order to avoid a ‘homogenised literary future’Tensions over the decision to allow US authors to enter the Man Booker prize have flared up yet again, with 30 publishers signing a letter urging the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2018-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hutchinson has acquired a new book from "wellness pioneers" Nadia Narain and Katia Narain Phillips, entitled Rituals for Every Day. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Flipboard has begun a charm offensive, launching its first brand campaign as publishers are taking it more seriously as a referral traffic source. The post Flipboard cozies up to Facebook-weary publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Islington-based art and culture press Black Dog Publishing has gone into liquidation, with creditors owed more than £700,000. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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These are the Facebook execs using Twitter to promote the social network and attack its critics. The post The Facebook execs who turn to Twitter for publisher charm offensive appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Less than two weeks after his reported re-detention in China, Gui Minhai is named to receive the IPA's prize for proponents of the freedom to publish. Gui's whereabouts remain unknown. The post Publisher and Bookseller Gui Minhai Awarded IPA’s 2018 Prix Voltaire appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In this week’s Rundown: A challenging year lies ahead for online publishers, and just how big can Amazon's ad business really get? The post The Rundown: Tough times for publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A behind-the-scenes look at how three publishers are succeeding with new products and a new strategy. The post Why Publishers Are Winning With Custom Content Studios appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Execs from ALM and Trusted Media Brands on the strategic, cultural, and organizational aspects of embracing the new reality. The post Pivot to Digital: How Two Legacy Publishers Are Embracing Their Futures appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Push notifications have gotten more sophisticated as publishers try to build deeper direct connections with readers. The post Publishers eye push notifications in aftermath of Facebook news feed changes appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“If the regulation stays that simplified, free access to information and news will move behind registration and login hurdles." The post With ePrivacy looming, German publishers scramble to get users logged in appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In this special Digiday guide, Digiday editors and reporters walk you through what to expect in the post-Facebook era. The post Download: The publisher’s survival guide for the post-Facebook era appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IDW Media reported that sales in its publishing group fell 12.1% in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016, but that it expects improved results in the current year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In our interview with Grano de Sal, a brand-new publishing house in Mexico City, we learn that the publisher is looking for edgy books and world Spanish rights. The post Mexican Publisher Grano de Sal Looking for World Spanish Rights, Translations, and Controversy appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook has published its privacy principles for the first time, ahead of the European Union's general data protection regulation (GDPR) which comes into force on May 25 -- although the company is pitching it as being part of Data Privacy Day. On top of this, the social network has also... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2018-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More than a quarter of the roughly 15,000 ebooks available in Czech are on the newly launched Bookport subscription platform, with more titles coming. The post Czech Publisher Grada Opens Bookport, an Ebook Subscription Platform appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite lingering uncertainties, systemic shifts over the past year offer a silver lining for magazine media. The post Publishers Still Have Plenty of Questions Amidst Facebook’s Latest Pivot appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SAGE’s global publishing boss reveals how he had to ditch his first name to get noticed by potential employers in the industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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