Weldon to lead Penguin Random House UK

Penguin UK chief executive Tom Weldon has been appointed chief executive of Penguin Random House... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]

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In Morocco, Internet May Lead Children to Books Says Publisher

Amina Alaoui Hachimi from the Moroccan publishing house Yanbow Al Kitab believes the internet is a viable gateway to entice North African children to read. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Female authors lead book longlist

The longlist for the sixth Desmond Elliott Prize, which honours the best in debut fiction, is unveiled, with seven of the 10 novels by women. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple iBookstore Leads Brazil’s Ebook Market in 2013

In 2012, Brazil became the latest battleground for the big international ebooksellers. Ebook sales have since skyrocketed, with Apple in the early lead ahead of Amazon. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Keyes leads charts but print hits 11-year low

Printed book sales fell below the £20m market last week - for the first time in almost 11... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK court rules for news-clipping service

The British Supreme Court has decided partially in favour of news-clipping service Meltwater in its long-running dispute with UK newspaper publishers, who accused Meltwater of distributing excerpts of stories online without paying any licensing fees. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2013-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rosenbloom's Scribe goes on UK rights spending spree

Henry Rosenbloom, the founder and publisher of Australian independent Scribe, has made a number... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mantel leads Women's Prize shortlist charge

Hilary Mantel is in contention for yet another award, with Bring Up the Bodies (Fourth Estate) on... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Freelance platform Newsmodo starts meetings with UK publishers

Newsmodo, the new online platform designed to bring journalists and publishers together, is meeting with British news publishers this week ahead of its global launch. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Self-publishing, agency lead LBF debate

The future of self-publishing, the new agency model and the Penguin Random House merger will be... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Levy, Macfarlane deals for Penguin

Penguin imprint Hamish Hamilton has bought the next novel from Man Booker Prize-shortlisted... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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There’s No Such Thing as “Normal,” say UK Publishing CEOs

Several UK CEOs set the agenda going into next week's London Book Fair. Top of the list: communicating with consumers and coping with the relentless pace of change in publishing. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins and Hatchette UK Introduce Refined Agency Model

The Bookseller reported last week that HarperCollins and Hatchette UK have become the first British publishers to refine the agency model agreement with Amazon co.uk. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers in the UK are Expecting Digital Revenues to Increase by 15% This Year

Digital revenue growth among online publishers in the UK is expected to grow by 15 per cent in 2013 according to the fifth annual organisation census by the Association of Online Publishers, while technology and data will play an increased role in re ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC UK puts Knox memoir on hold

HarperCollins will not be publishing Amanda Knox's memoir Waiting to be Heard in the UK this... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Atlantis book and film for Penguin

Penguin is teaming up with film production company Amber Entertainment to produce a book and film... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Portfolio Penguin signs Tamara Mellon

Jimmy Choo founder Tamara Mellon is writing a memoir, to be published by Portfolio Penguin in... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC and Hachette UK refine agency model

HarperCollins and Hachette UK are the first UK publishers to introduce a refined agency model... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s epubli Brings Self-publishing Expertise to UK and Beyond

Holtzbrinck's five-year-old self-publishing platform epubli is expanding to the UK amid a huge shift in attitude toward self-publishing and its potential. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random hails 'most successful year of all time'

Random House enjoyed a record year in 2012, with worldwide sales up 23% and profits up by 76%. In... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin signs Monica McInerney

Australian-born novelist Monica McInerney has signed a global publishing deal with Penguin for... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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