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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Every day, digital publishers are challenged by the fragmentation of media. Third-party and social platforms appropriating content, mobile "snacking," low-quality "clickbait" competition and content recommendation services that drive visitors off-site are just some of the factors depressing... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson is publishing Hit Factories, a book telling the story how the sound of British pop music was shaped by its industrial cities, by writer and researcher Karl Whitney. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mulholland UK is publishing Caleb Carr’s debut, The Alienist, and Angel of Darkness for the first time in ebook, as well as three new books by Carr. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author RJ Bailey, whose book Safe from Harm was published in January, has been revealed to be the pseudonym for husband and wife team Robert and Deborah Ryan. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers have been working with counter-terrorism police to develop general security guidelines and advice for employees, although most have said it is "business as usual" following last week's terrorist attack in Westminster, London. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“We want a return to democracy, to serve the readers. We want to fight against corruption,” said Edwy Plenel, co-founder of independent French online publisher Mediapart. The post How French publisher Mediapart has used political tumult to drive subscriptions appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2017-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Having seen a bid for fixed book prices stall out before, the Polish publishers' association is making its case again to legislators in hopes of improving the industry's prospects. The post Polish Publishers Call for Book Tax Deductions and Make Another Bid for Fixed Prices appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Building 'relationships between English-speaking Canadian publishers and French counterparts,' the 'Books in Translation' fellows will travel to Paris. The post France Offers Pre-Frankfurt Fellowship to Canadian Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Like most publishers, European publishers have Facebook on the mind. The post Digiday research: Three quarters of European publishers prioritize Facebook appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2017-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph has appointed Joel Richardson, formerly publishing director of digital-first imprint Twenty7, Bonnier Zaffre, to the new role of crime and thriller publisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Quarto Group has agreed a sale of its stake in Hong Kong-based Regent Publishing Services Ltd for $7.0m (£5.6m). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Timothy Snyder’s new book On Tyranny is going to be published by Vintage in its entirety across a row of posters in East London. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder & Stoughton have signed up a new cookery book to accompany an eight-part prime-time TV series commissioned for ITV this spring. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quarto's sale of the Hong Kong-based publishing services business will allow it to focus on expanding its global illustrated book operations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Americans leave traditional faiths, religion publishers are adapting their strategies reach potential readers without religious affiliations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tbilisi's textbook industry is in crisis because of what the International Publishers Association calls Georgia's 'self-defeating' government policy. The post IPA Prepares a Mission to Georgia, Where Publishers Are ‘Heading to Annihilation’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Human rights groups call for release of men arrested by security forces at Minsk literature festival, and others held as protests rock authoritarian stateHuman rights organisations have called on Belarusian authorities to drop all charges immediately against writers, publishers and journalists... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get a group of digital publishers together, and you won’t get five minutes into the conversation without someone addressing the elephant in the room — Facebook. The social giant is unilaterally resetting the terms of its relationship with publishers, sending dwindling audience numbers to... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Comics are one of the few things that kids get to choose themselves,' says one panelist at London Book Fair, as British comics publishers talk transition. The post British Comics Publishers in a Changing Marketplace: ‘We Want To Do More Comics’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder & Stoughton has acquired I Can't Make This Up: Life Lessons by American actor, comedian, writer, and producer Kevin Hart. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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