Verso to Debut New Fiction Line in Fall 2019

Verso Books, an independent publisher of works on radical politics, is launching Verso Fiction, a new imprint focused on translated fiction that will release its first two titles in the fall of 2019. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Minecraft helps to build sales of kids' non-fiction in Q1

This year is set to be a strong one for children’s non-fiction, with retailers reporting... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Big Names and Big Flavors for Fall Cookbooks

Perusing the cookbook offerings at BEA revealed upcoming titles from big names and newcomers alike, and news that "Lucky Peach" is looking at getting into cookbooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Korea’s JR Comics Debuts Chinese Graphic Novels in US

Korean publisher JR Comics debuted its popular graphic novel series based on classic Chinese adventure stories at BookExpo America last week. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Revamped UpublishU Debuts

Amid the excitement of BookCon, self-publishing took center stage at the Javits Center in New York City on Saturday, as uPublishU offered up a day packed with programming targeted to indie authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut novel from Hancock to Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury will publish a first novel from actress and writer Sheila Hancock. Miss Carter's... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2014 Audio

Audio publishers are putting their stamp on a bumper crop of titles this season and we’ve gathered together some of our favorite highlights from their forthcoming lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: What’s Happening on the High Line

Welcome to the Javits Center and the endlessly transforming neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen/ West Chelsea/ Hudson Yards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: A Satisfying Debut Collection: Marthe Jocelyn and Richard Scrimger

“We like each other and we drive each other crazy—that’s a good match for writing,” says Richard Scrimger, describing partnering with fellow Canadian author Marthe Jocelyn on Viminy Crowe’s Comic Book (Tundra, May), illustrated by Claudia Davila. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Shambhala Boosts Its Roost Line

While Shambhala Publications’ giveaways at BEA this year include Writing from the Senses by Laura Deutsch, The Authentic Life by Ezra Bayda, and other titles reflecting the heart and soul of the company’s spiritual origins more than 40 years ago, the company is also spotlighting Roost, its... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2014: Big Debuts and Breakouts Dominate Adult Buzz Panel

Kicking off this year’s BookExpo, the Adult Editors Buzz Panel featured a number of bold-face names, and a few titles which have already drawn attention for landing their authors major advances. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debuts Dominated In April

France saw a new top-selling title on its fiction chart in April with Marc Levy’s "Another Idea of Happiness," published April 24. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hassan Blasim wins Independent Foreign Fiction Prize

Iraqi writer Hassan Blasim has won the 2014 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for his second... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yudu Debuts BookSnacking

Yudu, a U.K. digital publishing and retailing platform, has launched BookSnacking, a browser-based feature that allows publishers to distribute book excerpts with buy-buttons anywhere online. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Under New Owner, Phaidon Prepares Fall List

If you liked the old Phaidon, the formerly U.K.-based illustrated book publisher—known for lavishly produced books on contemporary art, design, food, and architecture—then you’ll love the new Phaidon. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Women's fiction is a sign of a sexist book industry

Joanne Harris says the book industry is sexist. Why else are there categories for 'women writers' and no equivalents for writers who happen to be men?This is the year of reading women, people, remember? We're all reading female writers and helping address the literary gender imbalance which is... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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INscribe Digital Debuts E-book Tracking Tool

E-book distributor INscribe Digital has launched INstore, a new digital tool that allows publishers to track the real-time availability of their ebooks at major ebook retailers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N buys 'chilling' debut

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has won an auction for a debut novel featuring a "chilling"... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales Fall, Earnings Rise at S&S

First quarter sales in 2014 fell 11% at Simon & Schuster, to $153 million, but operating income rose to $11 million from $10 million in the first quarter of 2013, parent company CBS reported. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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