The government has announced a Cultural Renewal Taskforce to help the creative sector bounce back from the coronavirus crisis—but book trade leaders have said they are "baffled" that no current representative of the industry has been appointed. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-21 02:08:11 UTC ]
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'Democracy thrives not on disputes, but rather on good arguments,' say author-scholars Jan and Eleida Assmann in their acceptance speech in Frankfurt for the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade. The post Aleida and Jan Assmann Given German Book Trade Peace Prize in Frankfurt appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Figures in the industry have responded to calls from this year’s Man Booker judging panel for tighter editing, with some voicing anger at an undervaluing of the editorial process. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While the Danish AI platform UNSILO has won one of Frankfurter Buchmesse's 'wildcard' stands this year, the country's oldest publisher, Gyldendal, returns to the fair with fresh observations from its new CEO. The post Morten Hesseldahl at Denmark’s Gyldendal: ‘Stop Safeguarding an Old Culture’... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The team who organised Hull's City of Culture programme last year has won a National Lottery award, according to the BBC. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Publishers Association, the Booksellers Association and the Society of Authors have all welcomed the European Parliament for voting in favour of the new copyright directive but expressed concerns that the UK will leave the EU before the directive becomes law. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers, agents and other booksellers have expressed widespread shock at the news this morning that Waterstones has bought Foyles. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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While audiobook sales grow, the AAP's new report show children's book sales struggling and declines in education and scholarly revenues. The post American Publishers Cite 3.6-Percent Rise in Trade Revenue, First Half of 2018 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG has aquired Midpoint Trade Books. The 22-year-old distributor of 230 small and indie publishers will have its inventory transferred to IPG’s Chicago warehouse in the first quarter of 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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THE ARTS+ at Frankfurter Buchmesse looks at the 'cultural heritage of tomorrow,' introducing a new creative AI forum, and stating three 'micro-conferences.' The post Frankfurter Buchmesse’s THE ARTS+ Contextualizes AI, Innovation, and Cultural Legacy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller Rising Star and Peters, Fraser & Dunlop agent Marilia Savvides explains how China has become one of the firm’s core territories. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber will publish its first US market exclusive with English writer and former music journalist Will Ashon’s forthcoming book from Granta, with plans to further ramp up its American list. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Independent publishers are increasing their focus on events, social media and developing a strong identity through their output to boost sales and build communities of readers, a range of indies have told The Bookseller. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A double-hulled voyaging canoe crafted using an ancient design set sail from Hawaii on Saturday to raise awareness about an all-too-modern problem. As it travels from Honolulu to San Francisco, the Hikianalia, a contemporary take on a traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe, will traverse the vast... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade sales have grown steadily over the last five years—even as other major segments continue to have their struggles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With sales of backlist and frontlist titles down, as well as a drop in ebook sales, revenue in HMH's trade division fell 15% In the second quarter ended June 30. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To help bookstores in the South improve their bottom line, SIBA is going to test nonbook items as it searches for a single batch exclusive product, with a high margin, that bookstores throughout the region can sell. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Discount high street retailer The Works has begun trading on the London Stock Exchange with an offer price of 160p. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atlantic imprint Allen & Unwin is to publish cultural critic and author Roxane Gay's "valuable and timely" anthology on rape culture. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Attorney General Jeremy Wright has replaced Matt Hancock as culture secretary in the cabinet reshuffle, following Jeremy Hunt’s promotion to foreign secretary. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers and authors have expressed their disappointment and "worry" after a controversial EU copyright law was rejected by parliament. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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