The Independent is up for sale. The paper's founder, and current chairman of its publishing company, Andreas Whittam Smith, has been authorised to seek out a buyer.The owners, Alexander Lebedev and his son, Evgeny, have been indicating for some time that they would be happy to dispose of the paper and its sister titles, i, and the Independent on Sunday.They have made various cryptic statements over the last six months about their willingness to offload loss-making papers that they see no prospect of turning into profit.Alexander Lebedev's fortunes, based on a variety of businesses in Russia, have declined dramatically over the last couple of years.The first major indication of his decision to sell the papers was two key changes of personnel on the board of the company responsible for running them, Independent Print.Whittam Smith moved from being a non-executive director to become chairman. And, most striking of all, Evgeny stood down from the board.The official line from Independent Print is that Whittam Smith is merely seeking new investors. But the reality is that the papers are in play. Whittam Smith is said to feel "honour bound" to save the title he launched in 1986 and to do all he can to find someone willing to continue publishing the paper.At present, bankers have not been appointed. And no genuine bidder, thus far, has emerged. (Rumours some weeks ago that Charles Saatchi was interested were quickly scotched).It would appear that Whittam Smith has put out a... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2014-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Colombia, the seven independent publishers of 49 Libros and their shared distribution company Huracán have had a new day in the sun at the Bogotá International Book Fair’s new small-press pavilion. By Andrés Delgado Darnalt | @andeldar ‘To Reach Our Markets Strategically’ s the Bogotá... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More than 500 bookstores participated in this year's Independent Bookstore Day, which took place across the U.S. this past Saturday, April 28. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestselling children’s author Cressida Cowell is spearheading a new schools writing campaign, encouraging teachers to let children write creatively and independently. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More than 500 Indie bookstores in 48 states are preparing to make this year's Independent Bookstore Day on April 28 the biggest and most exuberant celebration of indie bookselling yet. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The massive numbers of literary works, readers, and writers behind China Literature and its online Qidian operation are behind the company's efforts at foreign rights sales in books, film, and television. The post China Literature Sees France, UK as Key Rights Buyers at London Book Fair appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) announcement yesterday (26th March), that it is to launch a dedicated children’s stream to run alongside its main event, has underscored China’s burgeoning power in the international sector. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new, monthly bestseller list from Germany highlights fiction titles from independent publishers. The February bestsellers include historical fiction, the latest in a detective series, and a number of translations. The post New from Germany: February 2018 Bestsellers from Independent Publishers... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two brothers are looking to sell their 110-year-old bookshop to an enthusiastic new owner—and hope a philanthropic gesture will help attract the right buyer. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Maths - No Problem! has been named Ingram Content Group Independent Publisher of the Year at this year's IPG Independent Publishers Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arts Council England (ACE) has unveiled a £14.4m fund to “cultivate individual talent”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Publishing’s acting chief executive has told The Bookseller he is working on a "new strategy" to ensure the company has a "sustainable future", after it emerged that the firm has been beset by profitability issues in recent years. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The IPBA has released a 9-point outline for hybrid publishers with author-subsidized business models to operate reputably and maintain quality standards. The post Nine Criteria for Hybrid Publishing from the Independent Book Publishers Association appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With one bookstore reporting a 36-percent increase in business in 2017, almost 40 retailers are put into contention for the Independent Bookstore of the Year prize at the British Book Awards, the Nibbies. The post Independent Bookstores Vie for British Book Award Honors in Eight Regions appeared... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Move comes as Fox seeks to allay media plurality concerns in £11.7bn takeover of SkyRupert Murdoch has pledged not to meddle in editorial decision-making at Sky News but says he will not guarantee funding the service for more than five years, as 21st Century Fox seeks clearance for its £11.7bn... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2018-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The idea of negotiating as a group for better discounts, more author appearances, and more has excited a group of independent booksellers in the UK. The post UK Independent Booksellers Discuss an Alliance, With Cautious Optimism appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Reni Eddo-Lodge are some of the authors in the running for the Jhalak Prize for Book of the Year by a Writer of Colour, on a longlist of books published mostly by independent presses. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent poetry publisher Offord Road Books is opening its submissions window exclusively to writers from black, asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds until March. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones plans to press ahead with its programme of opening new premises in 2018, despite the business being up for sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An eye-opening incident in the classroom of a Glaswegian primary school led Victoria Williamson to question the fundamentals of her fiction—and to get to know a group of Syrian refugees in Aberdeen. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Private equity firm Aurelius has said it is backing out of its agreement to buy Connect Books because it can see “no way of financing this transaction”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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