The Sensitive Question of Sensitivity Readers

Agent Jeffrey Hermann argues that changing a book based on a sensitivity read can make it less authentic. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...'Thug Kitchen' Publisher Mary Ann Naples

PW talked to Mary Ann Naples, senior v-p and publisher Rodale, about the controversial book, the backlash, and how the company has hounded the duo about getting started on a second project. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Taiwanese Agent Gray Tan

Gray Tan, founder and president of the Taiwan-based Grayhawk Agency talked to PW about the local lure of tie-in's and the slow pace of Chinese publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: How to Outcompete Amazon? Think 'Reader'

Chris Kubica argues that the book business has so far been too content to put the future of reading in the hands of others, and offers 8 ideas to change that. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One Question Interviews at the Frankfurt Book Fair

Publishing Perspectives spoke with Sam Elsworthy of the New Zealand Publishers Association, Jacques Testard of Fitzcarraldo Editions, Ailish White and Hannah Lyons of Liberties Press. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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One Question Interview: EJ van Lanen, Frisch & Co

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, publisher EJ van Lanen talks about ebooks in translation as a way to broaden the reach of a title internationally. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Four Questions for Samsung's Rory O'Neill

Rory O’Neill, Samsung's marketing director for European Telecommunications Operations, talked about the company's foray into books at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Apple, Amazon in Race for Mobile Readers

The rise of reading on mobile phones is a hot topic at the Frankfurt Book Fair, but perhaps the most surprising finding of a new survey is that Apple is giving Amazon a run for its money among younger readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Amtrak Residency Judge Sam Nicholson

We talked to Random House editor and Amtrak Residency judge Sam Nicholson about picking the first class of writers for the unique program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Dutch Editor Job Lisman

Want to know what international agents, editors and foreign rights specialists see happening in their respective markets? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Publishers: Connecting Books to Readers with IngramSpark

From Eriq La Salle to Dominic Selwood, indie publishers are successfully reaching more readers with the IngramSpark platform, which offers global book distribution and easy-to-use tools. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Bill Clegg

PW talks to the superstar agent about launching his own firm, and attending his first Frankfurt with his own shingle. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Rolls Out New and Upgraded Tablets, E-readers

Amazon is rolling out an upgraded suite of tablets that includes an enhanced 8.9-inch Kindle HDX ($379), a new tablet designed for children ($149), and a new Kindle HD tablet ($100). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Brooklyn Book Festival Host Johnny Temple

Publisher Johnny Temple might be Brooklyn's biggest cheerleader. In addition to overseeing one of Brooklyn's best known publishing houses, Temple is also the host of the borough's flourishing book festival. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Joshua Kendall

Laird Hunt's 'Neverhome,' which was published by Little, Brown on Tuesday, is the author's sixth book, and his first from a major house. It's also, for editor Josh Kendall, a hoped-for literary breakout. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Margaret Atwood's Next Book Will Be A "Message In A Bottle" For Readers In 2114

The novelist is the first author to commit to public art project Future Library.Award-winning author Margaret Atwood is writing a new book--but don't expect to pre-order it on Amazon anytime soon. The book will be the first text included in Future Library, a public art project set to unfold over... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Heyday Books

PW talks with iconic indie publisher Heyday Books, celebrating 40 years in publishing this year, about its latest release, 'The Heyday of Malcolm Margolin.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As “New Adult” Genre Gains Traction, Questions Remain

YA + Sex = New Adult literature, and it sells. But some booksellers remain unsure how to market it. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four Questions for...Lev Grossman

PW talked with the author of 'The Magician's Land,' the final book in his Magicians trilogy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterproof e-reader from Kobo

Kobo is set to release the world’s first waterproof e-reader after finding customers would... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo Debuts Waterproof E-reader

Kobo has added to its family of E-ink digital readers with the launch of the waterproof Kobo Aura H2O. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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