The resurgence of Eve Babitz continues with ‘I Used to Be Charming’

The collection of nonfiction writing arrives after a recent renewed interest in Babitz’s work. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-10 22:45:10 UTC ]

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Bellator's heavyweight tournament continues with champion Matt Mitrione vs. 'Big Country' Roy Nelson

Two big, grizzled veterans rekindle relations Friday night in the Bellator MMA heavyweight tournament. Matt Mitrione (12-5) meets longtime fan favorite Roy “Big Country” Nelson (23-14) in the second match of the eight-man heavyweight grand prix at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut. The... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Layoffs Continue at Hearst Magazines After Rodale Acquisition

At least 50 more employees have been let go as the integration continues, per sources. The post Layoffs Continue at Hearst Magazines After Rodale Acquisition appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anton Du Beke charms Zaffre with debut novel

Bonnier Zaffre has acquired "Strictly Come Dancing" star Anton Du Beke’s "sweeping historical" debut novel as a super lead for this autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Facebook execs who turn to Twitter for publisher charm offensive

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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As Facebook retreats from publishers, Snapchat is rolling out a publisher charm offensive

The disappearing messages app is stepping up efforts to curry favor with publishers as Facebook deprioritizes them. The post As Facebook retreats from publishers, Snapchat is rolling out a publisher charm offensive appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nonfiction Categories Continued to Grow in 2017

Print units in juvenile nonfiction were nearly 8% higher in 2017 than in 2016, while adult nonfiction units saw a 3% increase. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Continue and persist

Last week I wrote that in 2017 we neither influenced the world beyond the book, nor were we much influenced by it. It took five days for 2018 to remind us what we’ve been missing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DK to continue BookTrust charity partnership in 2018

DK is continuing its charitable partnership with BookTrust in 2018, after raising a total of £12,500 for the charity this year via bake sales and book sales, marathons, a Christmas raffle and the DK BookTrust Walk in London in the summer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Franken to Resign, Booksellers Continue to Sell His Memoir

Minnesota booksellers say that, despite U.S. Senator Al Franken's imminent resignation from office, they intend to continue to sell his memoir as long as there is demand from customers for it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Its Fifth Year, Shanghai Children’s Book Fair Continues to Grow

Widely acknowledged as the biggest event dedicated to children’s content in Asia, the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) has successfully wrapped up its fifth outing, which ran from November 17-19. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Strong Q3, HMH Trade Sales Continue to Roll

Sales in the period for Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's trade group rose 11.7%, over the comparable period in 2016. The publisher said the gain was thanks, in large part, to a jump in sales of both print and digital books. Sales in HMH's education segment fell by $6 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NYCC 2017: Manga Sales Continue to Rise

U.S. manga sales continue to grow thanks to the popularity of such series as Pokeman, Legend of Zelda, Fairy Tail, My Hero Academia and others. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook gives, but continues to take more from publishers

Publishers have to scramble to keep up on Facebook, while the platform sends very little revenue in return. The post Facebook gives, but continues to take more from publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘We are not going to give up’: German publishers continue war with ad blockers

“We are not going to give up." The post ‘We are not going to give up’: German publishers continue war with ad blockers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gaiman rallies support for Turkey's Altan on eve of trial

Turkish novelist Ahmet Altan has written an essay, The Writer's Paradox, from his prison cell where he has been imprisoned with his brother Mehmet for a year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Children's scoops three from Eve Lloyd Knight

Hachette Children's Group non-fiction imprint Wren & Rook has signed a three-book deal with pop culture illustrator Eve Lloyd Knight, with the first title celebrating the centenary of women in the UK winning the right to vote. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China’s 2017 book sales continue upward curve

China’s printed book sales in the first half of 2017 have showed revenue growth year on year of “above 10%”, according to book-sales data company OpenBook, which released the figure at the Beijing International Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On the Eve of Beijing International Book Fair: ‘Exponential Growth’

Covering 92,700 square meters, China's premiere trade sees rights' importance rising, new foreign engagement, and publishing 'going digital in a big way.' The post On the Eve of Beijing International Book Fair: ‘Exponential Growth’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Let's not continue to allow a failure of visibility to persist'

Literary agent Laura Macdougall says it is right to celebrate achievements in the fight for LGBTQ equality, but we must make sure to look beyond just work produced by gay men. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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