Translating BEA Into International Innovation and Business

As one of the largest and most prominent book and author events in the North American publishing industry, BookExpo America remains a great place to discover new titles, generate rights and licensing business, network and learn about the latest trends. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Some good news for the book business

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News Corp. board backs splitting company's entertainment and publishing businesses

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B&N Nook digital business up 45%

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International restructure for Holtzbrinck

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A Buoyant BEA

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New Retailer Zola Premieres, Softly, at BEA

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IDPF, Kobo, and Imago’s iSee Guides at BEA 2012

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Publishers tussle over DRM at BEA

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PBC 2012: Excellence and Innovation Take Center Stage

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New Day at Archie Comics, Despite Internal Strife

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Always a Market: BEA 2012

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Stories of the High Line: BEA 2012

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Where Up Is the New Up: BEA 2012

“We finally dug ourselves out of the recession,” says Toby Cox, owner of the 44-year-old Three Lives & Company, giving voice to a sentiment expressed by a number of New York City booksellers. He ranks 2011 as one of the store’s best since he purchased it 11 years ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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