TLA 2016: Program Highlights

Authors and national library leaders highlight a strong program at the 2016 TLA conference. Here are some highlight you won't want to miss. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BISG's Making Information Pay Highlights Print, Audiobook Resurgence

At the Book Industry Study Group's Making Information Pay conference NPD BookScan revealed that in 2016 hardcovers outsold ebooks for the first time in five years, while audiobooks now account for $1.77 billion in sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Expands Its Cookbook and Lifestyle Programs

With the culinary and lifestyle categories booming, HMH has created a new position to oversee an expansion of its publishing program in those areas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lesley Stahl Highlights an Author Who Always Makes Her Laugh

amazon.com It's fun to peruse New York Times chats with famous personalities about their favorite books, even more so when summer beach-reading season is just around the corner. A few weeks ago, for T magazine, actor Viggo Mortensen ran down some very heady choices. Now it is the turn of veteran... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite Upswing in Sales, Quarto Reports Loss in 2016

A one-time charge associated with the sale of Quarto's Books & Gifts Direct business resulted in an operating loss for the company in 2016, but sales and profits in its core publishing operations rose. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Did Marginally Better in 2016

Four of the five large publicly held trade publishers managed to improve their operating margins in 2016 over 2015, despite generally weak revenue performances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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TLA 2017 Preview: Time to Be a Texan

A strong program at the 2017 Texas Library Association conference in San Antonio is set to inspire—and moblize—librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does Self-Publishing Make Sense for Scholarly Writers? Highlights From a Discussion

Can self-publishing find traction in scholarly publishing as it has parts of general publishing? A recent panel at London Book Fair took up the question. The self-publishing platform Lulu has rolled out a service called Glasstree for scholarly authors. ‘Publishing Perspectives’ contributor... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales, Earnings Fell at PRH in 2016

The lack of a mega-bestseller was one factor in the 9.6% drop in revenue at Penguin Random House in 2016; earnings in the year fell 3.6% compared to 2015. Operating margins, however, improved to 16.0% in 2016, up from 15.0% in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Monthly StatShot, October 2016

Sales of adult trade books fell 13.1% in October 2016 compared to the same month in 2015, while sales in the children’s/young adult segment rose 1.9%, according to figures released by the AAP as part of its StatShot program. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell's 2016 financial results reflect 'challenging' year

Blackwell’s losses deepened in its last financial year, with the move of one of its flagship campus shops in Manchester to a temporary venue a contributing factor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photos From the 2016 NBCC Awards Ceremony

Some of literature's leading lights gathered on March 16 for the National Book Critics Circle Awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Louise Erdrich, Matthew Desmond Win 2016 NBCC Awards

Novelist Louise Erdrich won the fiction prize, Matthew Desmond won for nonfiction; and Margaret Atwood received the lifetime achievement award at the National Book Critics Circle Awards ceremony last night in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Americanah’ Wins Inaugural One Book, One New York Reading Program

After a month of voting, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s acclaimed novel was picked as the winner in the One Book, One New York program. The program promotes the reading of a single work by residents in all five boroughs of the city. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair’s Fellowship Program Is Open for 2017 Applications

With an application deadline of April 30, Frankfurt's Fellows will bring together an international cohort of publishers, editors, and rights specialists. The post Frankfurt Book Fair’s Fellowship Program Is Open for 2017 Applications appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profits Rose at Lagardere, HBG in 2016

Profits rose 5.0% at Lagardere Publishing in 2106 over 2015, helped by strict cost controls at Hachette Book Group USA which integrated the publishing arm of Perseus Books Group during the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Newsstand Sales Drop Another 12.4 Percent in 2016

The rapid rise of SIPs continues to mask further deterioration of print magazine sales at retail. The post Newsstand Sales Drop Another 12.4 Percent in 2016 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Fnac Darty reports 'solid' 2016

Fnac Darty, the French books, music and electrical products chain that merged last year, has reported “very solid” results and strong growth for 2016, bringing forward the targeted savings of €30m euros from synergies by a year to the end of 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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JS Group reports 6% revenue drop for 2016

Academic retailer JS Group has reported a 6.2% year-on-year revenue drop to £38.1m in its annual results covering the financial year ending 31st May 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Last Day to Vote In One Book, One New York Program

New York City's new reading initiative, which will encourage residents of each of the five boroughs to read the same book, will close its online polls on March 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult Trade Sales Slipped in First Nine Months of 2016

Sales of adult trade books fell 1.6% in the first nine months of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, according to figures released by the AAP as part of its StatShot program. Sales of children’s and young adult books increased 4.9% in the same period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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