The Books for Grown Ups series is worth nearly £30m – so it’s no wonder that retro books for ‘kids’ have spread to other publishers. Now, serious subjects are getting the toilet-book treatment, too In 1971, a book about the computer was published under the children’s imprint Ladybird as part of a series designed to show schoolchildren “How it Works”. In common with 645 other titles published between 1940 and 1980, it was a small hardback with 56 pages. It was one of the first Ladybirds to be sold in decimal currency, costing 24p, after decades of the books being pegged at 2/6.“If you are interested in computers, their function and operation, but are discouraged by their complexity, you should read this book,” said the introduction. “It deals as simply as possible with the principles and does not delve too deeply into electronics.” Though it was intended for “older students,” which means ages 7+ in Ladybird parlance, legend has it that it was so well regarded that 100 copies were ordered by the Ministry of Defence to be circulated among its staff in plain wrapping so they wouldn’t know they were reading a book intended for kids. Related: The best Ladybird illustrations ever! Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2017-02-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An independent publisher has produced signage and distancing guides to help welcome customers of newly reopened French bookshops. The post Coronavirus Worklife: A Publisher Helps Prepare France’s Reopening Bookshops appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-06 11:46:44 UTC ]
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DK will publish its first educational fiction series The Secret Explorers, developed in association with packager Working Partners. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-06 09:07:52 UTC ]
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Barrington Stoke has published a free digital pack of advice, information and resources to support dyslexic children learning from home. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-05 18:41:27 UTC ]
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News Corp announced today the appointment of Almar Latour as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dow Jones and Publisher Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2020-05-05 16:57:28 UTC ]
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It came as no surprise that I caught the dreaded Covid-19. I spend an inordinate amount of time on the road with international and domestic authors, long hours in various media centres, and travel by London transport. We also live in a coronavirus hotspot, with multiple cases on my street... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-05 16:37:36 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s Books has appointed Egmont's Nicole Pearson and Little Tiger's Barry Timms to new publishing director roles in its expanding Preschool, Brands and Classics division. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-05 14:15:14 UTC ]
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The virtual 2020 Bologna Children's Book Fair is running through Thursday, and includes the 2020 Children's Publishers of the Year announcement. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair Online This Week Names 2020 Best Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-05 14:13:20 UTC ]
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Congratulations to the winners of the 6th Annual Self-Published E-Book Awards! Grand Prize Steel Hand, Cold Heart by Rachel Menard (rachelmenard.com) Fantasy First Place Willow of Ashes by Ellie Raine (ellieraine.com) Honorable Mentions Fog & Mist: The Canens Chronicles,... Continue reading at Writer's Digest
[ Writer's Digest | 2020-05-05 14:08:04 UTC ]
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The future may be uncertain, but one thing we can always count on is the bunch of new books that come into the world every Tuesday. Welcome, friends. * Emma Straub, All Adults Here (Riverhead) “Straub cements her status as a master of the domestic ensemble drama.” –TIME Percival... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-05-05 13:27:20 UTC ]
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The winners of the Bologna Prize for the Best Children's Publishers of the Year have been revealed as an online edition of the 57th Bologna Children's Book Fair (BCBF) launches, with Italian publisher Camelozampa named the winner in the Europe category. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-05 09:16:49 UTC ]
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A first assessment of the Chinese market, January to March, shows physical bookstore sales plunging 60+ percent, printing stalled, supply chain disrupted. The post First Quarter Industry Report: The Coronavirus Hits China’s Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-05 03:15:53 UTC ]
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Generally speaking, surges in online traffic during the pandemic have not translated to commensurate revenue growth for consumer-facing publishers, of whom an overwhelming majority anticipate a decline in digital advertising this year as marketers are forced to cancel, adjust or delay... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-05-04 19:08:35 UTC ]
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Headline is publishing The Secret Life of the Savoy by Olivia Williams, a history of the luxury hotel and a biography of the family who founded it. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-04 15:25:19 UTC ]
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Predicting a loss of US$3.8 million by the end of this month, the Georgian Publishers and Booksellers Association issues a list of nine urgent requests. The post Coronavirus Worklife: In Tbilisi, Publishers Appeal to Government appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-04 10:30:58 UTC ]
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We continue to be inspired by all of the thoughtful acts of kindness around the publishing industry. Collectively, our industry is coming together and using our compassion and creativity to help others. To date, we have given 24 shout-outs that have no doubt made an impact on several thousands... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-05-01 15:53:27 UTC ]
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HC imprint One More Chapter will publish two more books from Sandy Barker: A Sunset in Sydney, as part of the Holiday Romance Series, and a standalone Christmas title. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-01 09:45:14 UTC ]
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James Spackman, founder of the Book Pitch Doctor consultancy, is holding a charity masterclass with the Society of Young Publishers (SYP) and is seeking trade sponsors. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-01 05:55:09 UTC ]
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Independent YA and children's publisher Firefly Press will publish Grow by debut author Luke Palmer, described as a "powerful" novel on right-wing radicalisation. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-30 21:17:58 UTC ]
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As the coronavirus pandemic continues to highlight the massive and devastating inequality in the US, the work of socially progressive publishers is more important than ever. With the goal of supporting one another during the uncertainty of the pandemic, a group of left-wing independent... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-30 16:27:42 UTC ]
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Whether or not we’re actually ready, America is reopening. The process to return to “normal” will be uneven and gradual across the country in the coming days, weeks and months. And regrettably, we are no more certain today than we were six weeks ago about what recovery will actually look... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-04-30 16:26:17 UTC ]
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