The government views its settlement with, and continuing litigation against, publishers and Apple over ebook pricing as a great victory for consumers. The overwhelming reaction in the book industry, however, is one of bewilderment, with many members believing that the government has no sense of how the book business really works or what the impact its actions will have long term. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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The Book Industry Charitable Foundation's third industry-wide survey found 22% of respondents had situations in the past two years requiring financial assistance, yet less than half of those in need asked for help. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The book business punches about its weight in terms of keeping the attention on books, but with today’s busy news agenda, the rise of social media, and other entertainment sectors, led by Netflix, what must the industry do to keep on top? Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-12 17:29:17 UTC ]
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As the writing challenge turns 20, it’s time for the publishing industry to challenge itself. Continue reading at HuffPost
[ HuffPost | 2019-11-01 09:45:13 UTC ]
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As the wildfire situation in California worsens—with power outages, road closures, red flag warnings, and mandatory evacuations occurring throughout the state—several independent bookstores have been forced to reduce operating hours, cancel events, and in some cases even close their doors... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-10-30 17:00:29 UTC ]
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Amid what Amazon Publishing's Mikyla Bruder describes as 'the unconscious bias you're confronted with every day,' panelists call for equal pay for women. The post Publishing Perspectives Talks: Executive Women on Pay and Bias in the Book Business appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-18 04:27:59 UTC ]
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After more than four decades in the book business, Hachette UK’s group communications director Clare Harington will retire with a wide network of friends in the industry. The post From Frankfurt: Hachette’s Clare Harington Bows Out appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-17 08:05:26 UTC ]
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In a reception at Penguin Random House's stand at the Frankfurt Book Fair, global CEO Markus Dohle again expressed his confidence in the future for both his company and the book industry in general. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry output in Russia continues to slide, according to figures cited by the market's book chamber, even as book prices rise. The post Russia’s Book Business Statistics Chief: Some Market Contraction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-02 03:20:55 UTC ]
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Pete Selby, head of books for W H Smith, has called on the book industry to make the high street more diverse and inclusive for young readers, saying that diversity is going to become a "significant" part of WHS' strategy. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-22 19:12:13 UTC ]
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Jennifer Baker is this year’s PW Star Watch Superstar. We spoke to Baker after her win about her experiences in the book business, the work she does to make the industry more diverse, and what needs to change in publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Shockwaves rippled across the book industry last Wednesday after Amazon sent customers a copy of The Testaments almost a week early, which it later apologised for and attributed to "technical error". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-12 13:11:07 UTC ]
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Accommodation for people with disabilities varies at book industry shows and fan fests, our investigation has found. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As the ongoing trade war between the United States and China rumbled on early this year, some interesting book industry statistics were coming out of the People’s Republic. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 23:06:52 UTC ]
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Folio: hosted a CEO roundtable recently, the main subject of which was, as reported here, the “sacred, age-old barrier that once separated media companies’ editorial and sales teams.” We can argue over whether in the magazine industry that barrier was ever sacred (I would win that argument,... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-08-01 19:01:02 UTC ]
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The newly elected board of directors of the Book Industry Study Group will meet for the first time on July 25 in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The U.K.'s Booksellers Association is working with the ABA and the Australian Bookseller Association to develop a manifesto detailing environmentally friendly practices for the book business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The age-old sacred barrier that once separated media companies' editorial and sales teams has all but disappeared in the age of branded content and marketing services—and that isn't necessarily a bad thing, a panel of media-company CEOs suggested at a recent Folio:-hosted roundtable in New... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-07-18 17:39:35 UTC ]
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Since its launch 25 years ago, Amazon's reach has extended well beyond an online bookstore. And while it may seem obvious today, at the time Jeff Bezos was working to get his idea to the masses, many investors thought it would be no match for bookstore giants like Borders and Barnes &... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-07-08 11:14:14 UTC ]
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Since its launch 25 years ago, Amazon's reach has extended well beyond an online bookstore. And while it may seem obvious today, at the time Jeff Bezos was working to get his idea to the masses, many investors thought it would be no match for bookstore giants like Borders and Barnes and... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-07-08 10:53:45 UTC ]
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Since its launch 25 years ago, Amazon's reach has extended well beyond an online bookstore. And while it may seem obvious today, at the time Jeff Bezos was working to get his idea to the masses, many investors thought it would be no match for bookstore giants like Borders and Barnes and... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-07-08 10:00:00 UTC ]
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