Year-End Russian Book Publishing Industry Assessment: ‘Seriously Difficult’

The downturn in print book sales in Russia may have been as deep as between 50 and 70 percent, according to editor Svetlana Zorin. The post Year-End Russian Book Publishing Industry Assessment: ‘Seriously Difficult’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Re-launch for Wellcome Trust Book Prize

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Innovation Taking the Publishing Business Beyond Borders

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Here's That Steve Jobs E-Book Email to James Murdoch

"Heck, Amazon is selling these books at $9.99, and who knows maybe they are right and we will fail even at $12.99." Continue reading at AllThingsD

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Orwell Prize for Baha Mousa book

The Orwell Book Prize for political writing is won by AT Williams for his book on Baha Mousa, while Marie Colvin is honoured with a posthumous award. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Marketing Q&A: Jeff Yamaguchi Talks Advertising

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MEI Portico Version 2.5 for Adobe Digital Publishing Suite Now Available

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[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Are Publishers in South Korea Gaming Their Bestseller Lists?

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Apple tells DOJ: 'we negotiated individually with publishers'

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Baha Mousa book wins George Orwell Prize 

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In ebook case, Apple says publishers had already taken measures to counter Amazon

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DOJ Filing Calls Apple "Ringmaster" of E-Book Pricing Rise

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Biteback signs Vicky Pryce book

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Archie Comics Grows Book Side

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After 37 Years, Winton Steps Back

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Online Retailers, E-books Gained in 2012

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