Waterstones’ James Daunt: ‘Student of Bookshops’

From Brexit (no) to bookstore social space (yes) Waterstones' managing director James Daunt is certain about one thing: He wants 'to sell more books.' The post Waterstones’ James Daunt: ‘Student of Bookshops’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Friday essay: the Melbourne bookshop that ignited Australian modernism

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne's city laneways, Leonardo Art Shop - also known as Nibbi's - provided inspiration and education to a generation of young artists. Continue reading at The Conversation

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Bill Clinton and James Patterson Announce Next Novel Together

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Bookshops need to 'build resilience', Thornton warns

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World Literature Today Announces 2020 Student Translation Prize Winners

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Pan Mac virtual author tour to support bookshops

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Whoa, oh, oh, James Patterson is writing a book with Guns N’ Roses.

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Lauren James: 'I could never have anticipated that the situation in my book would come true'

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Coronavirus Worklife: A Publisher Helps Prepare France’s Reopening Bookshops

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