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    • Google Ends eBook Agreement with Indies – PW

      Posted at 12:48 pm by Laura, on April 6, 2012

      Google Ends eBook Agreement with Indies – Publisher’s Weekly – Judith Rosen

      On Tuesday representatives of Google contacted the American Booksellers Association and Powell’s Books to announce that it will end its Google eBooks reseller program worldwide. In February, it had seemed as if independent booksellers were getting a reprieve when Google reinstated some affiliate stores that had low sales. But in yet another sign of industry consolidation, Google will start selling e-books solely through its recently launched Google Play beginning January 31, 2013.

      If you rely on Google ebooks, don’t worry. They will still be available on bookseller websites. This is still pretty sad news.

      Posted in books, Link, publishing | 0 Comments | Tagged ebooks, magazine, news, publishing
    • Vook Launches E-book Creation and Publishing Platform – PW

      Posted at 4:36 pm by Laura, on March 26, 2012

      Vook Launches E-book Creation and Publishing Platform – Publisher’s Weekly – Craig Morgean Teicher

      Vook, one of the pioneering e-book app developers, is launching a new business today with its Vook e-book creation and publishing platform, a comprehensive, cloud-based tool that allows authors and publishers to turn any document into a professionally styled e-book. Vook’s platform then makes it easy to distribute the finished e-book to Amazon, iBooks and BN.com. The platform also allows users to embed images, videos and other multimedia into e-books to create enhanced e-books. PW has been testing the platform and it could indeed be a game changer, giving small and large publishers fairly inexpensive, one-stop access to e-book publication.

      *impressed, low whistle* Well, there you have it, folks!

      Posted in Link, publishing | 0 Comments | Tagged ebooks, magazine, news, publishing, technology
    • PW Tip Sheet: This Week in History

      Posted at 11:31 am by Laura, on March 10, 2012

      Publisher’s Weekly – Marc Schultz

      The historical novel is a perennial fixture in the book business, a nimble genre that works its way into all corners of  the storytelling ecosystem: bestseller lists, hot new subgenres, movie adaptations and, of course, the literary canon. Historicals make up more than half of the just-released longlist for the UK’s Orange Prize for woman-penned fiction, and scripted historicals are in full force on TV (Downton Abbey, Mad Men) and at the movies (2011 Best Picture winner The Artist was one of four historicals nominated for the honor—five, if you count Midnight in Paris). This week, they’re also all over the On-Sale Calendar.

      I’m a huge fan of historical novels! There’s something fun and thrilling about taking historical fact, throwing in fictional characters or turn-of-events, and creating a new piece. Sometimes the novels can be silly, and other times there are gems that convince you of plausibility.

      This list contains historical paranormal, historical romance, historical fiction, historical mystery, and even “straight-up” history in the nonfiction list. Michael Morpurgo (author of War Horse) is also mentioned in his latest young reader book about a cat on the Titanic.

      Posted in books, Link | 0 Comments | Tagged books, genre: adult fiction, genre: children, genre: fiction, genre: history, history, magazine, news
    • ALA Asks Random to Scale Back Price Hikes – PW

      Posted at 8:51 pm by Laura, on March 6, 2012

      ALA Asks Random to Scale Back Price Hikes – Publisher’s Weekly – Andrew Albanese

      While ALA president Molly Raphael praised Random House’s “engagement with libraries and its commitment to perpetual access,” she urged Random House to scale back the price increase. “I am deeply disappointed in the severe escalation in e-book pricing,” Raphael said. “The American Library Association strongly urges Random House to reconsider its decision. In a time of extreme financial constraint, a major price increase effectively curtails access for many libraries, and especially our communities that are hardest hit economically.”

      In response, Stuart Applebaum, spokesman for Random House, said the publisher welcomes “continuing discussions on the value we place on the unrestricted perpetuity, as well as the simultaneous release of our titles to retail booksellers and public libraries, the key differentiating factors determining our new pricing to library wholesalers.”

      Remember last week’s news on Random House increasing e-book prices? Here’s the conversation between ALA and Random House.

      Posted in library, publishing | 0 Comments | Tagged ebooks, library, magazine, news, publishing
    • James Atlas Joins Amazon Publishing; Atlas & Co. Stops Releasing New Titles – PW

      Posted at 9:47 pm by Laura, on March 2, 2012

      James Atlas Joins Amazon Publishing; Atlas & Co. Stops Releasing New Titles – Publisher’s Weekly – Calvin Reid

      According to accounts from sources, James Atlas, founder of the independent publishing house Atlas & Co., has joined Amazon Publishing and his indie house has stopped releasing frontlist titles. Atlas is said to have reached an agreement with Amazon’s Larry Kirshbaum to publish a series of short biographies for Amazon Publishing.

      Hmmm…

      Posted in Link, publishing | 0 Comments | Tagged magazine, news, publishing
    • Charlotte Brontë’s lost manuscript “L’Ingratitude” to be published

      Posted at 8:23 am by Laura, on February 29, 2012

      London Review of Books: Charlotte Brontë’s lost manuscript L’Ingratitude – available to read in French and English

      The Guardian: Charlotte Brontë’s lost short story to be published

      A long-lost short story written by Charlotte Brontë for a married man with whom she fell in love is to be published for the first time after being found in a Belgian museum a century after it was last heard of.

      The tale, written in grammatically erratic French and entitled L’Ingratitude, is the first-known piece of homework set for Brontë by Constantin Heger, a Belgian tutor who taught both her and her sister Emily, and is believed to have inspired such ardour in the elder sibling that she drew on their relationship for her novel Villette.

      Posted in books, Link, publishing | 0 Comments | Tagged authors, genre: children, genre: classics, history, magazine, news, newspaper
    • Are Teens Embracing E-books? – PW

      Posted at 2:19 pm by Laura, on February 24, 2012

      Are Teens Embracing E-books?: The Digital Divide – Publisher’s Weekly – Karen Springen

      A recent PubTrak survey from R.R. Bowker indicated that teens remain reluctant when it comes to e-books. Accustomed to social media, they find that electronic stories have “too many restrictions,” according to the report. But many industry players—agents, booksellers, publishers, and authors—are saying just the opposite: digital sales are booming for YA fiction.

      …

      As for the dreaded cannibalization of print, it does not appear to be happening in YA. “The whole pie grows,” says Hilt. “There’s a lot more evidence that users are going back and forth between digital and physical. People are now buying more books when they become digital readers. The key is to have the book available in all formats.”

      The goal for books of any format is to create more readers. The article is very optimistic that more and more teens will embrace the e-reading experience. The YA market is expanding, and it also allows for any self-conscious adults who may otherwise steer clear of the YA/children’s section of bookstores to browse more freely with e-readers.

      Posted in Link, publishing | 0 Comments | Tagged ebooks, ereaders, genre: young adult, magazine, news, publishing
    • Bring on the Flavor – PW

      Posted at 9:07 am by Laura, on February 22, 2012

      Bring on the Flavor: It’s Not Just About Health (bit it won’t hurt) – Publisher’s Weekly – Mark Rotella

      To change things up a bit, here’s an article on the latest news in cooking trends and recently published cookbooks! Makes me want to toss everything out of my fridge, start over, and buy all organic foods and attack my personal fear of the oven and stove.

      Butter, eggs, heavy cream with sherry, and lobster—combined in ramekins and topped with a puff pastry. Like many recipes from Lobster (Storey, May), there is no sparing fat for health concerns. This season’s batch of cookbooks represents an ode to fresh flavor—both traditional and cutting edge.

      …

      But you don’t have to eat fat to get flavor these days—or any animal products at all. Vegetarian, even vegan, cookbooks are striving to reach more general audiences. And they are succeeding—in both recipes and design.

      Coming out from Chronicle is Pure Vegan by Joseph Shuldiner. “Think visual, gorgeous, and stylish,” says Chronicle’s publicity manager, David Hawkey. “It’s not your typical vegan cookbook.”

      Adam Salomone, associate publisher of Harvard Common Press, sees changing trends in vegan and vegetarian cookbooks alike, primarily with Herbivoracious: A Flavor Revolution with 150 Vibrant and Original Vegetarian Recipes by Michael Natkin. “It’s not a book that is just healthy or good for the planet—it’s just good food.”

      …

      There is little doubt that families greatly benefit, both physically and emotionally, from sitting around the table for mealtime. The number of new cookbooks emphasizing the importance of eating together at home illustrates the interest in this trend.

      Makes your mouth water, doesn’t it? Read on for more!

      Posted in books, Link, publishing | 0 Comments | Tagged books, genre: cooking, magazine, news, publishing
    • Sourcebooks Gives ‘Embrace’ a Big Marketing Push – PW

      Posted at 1:28 pm by Laura, on February 17, 2012

      Sourcebooks Gives ‘Embrace’ a Big Marketing Push – Publisher’s Weekly – Sally Lodge

      In a world where angels seek vengeance and humans are warriors, a teen must choose her destiny in Embrace, the launch title of a fantasy series by debut author Jessica Shirvington. Due in March from Sourcebooks Fire, the novel is supported by a $200,000 marketing budget, the largest the publisher has ever allocated for a young adult book. Sourcebooks doubled the size of the initial marketing campaign due to the enthusiastic reaction to its 4,000-copy ARC mailing to booksellers, librarians, teachers, and book media, a response that Chris Bauerle, director of sales and marketing, describes as “a tidal wave.” What is it about the novel that triggered the early buzz?

      Read on to find out why! Normally I would never pick up a paranormal book with a cover like this – seems too stereotypical teeny-bopper – but the summaries and reviews are absolutely stunning.

      Posted in books, Link, publishing | 0 Comments | Tagged books, genre: fantasy, genre: young adult, magazine, news, publishing
    • TOC 2012: Children’s Books Must Exist in Both Formats – PW

      Posted at 5:19 pm by Laura, on February 15, 2012

      TOC 2012: Children’s Books Must Exist in Digital and Print – Publisher’s Weekly – Gabe Habash

      The “What Works Well Where? Considering Books for Children in Different Formats” session at TOC 2012 stressed the necessary coexistence of digital and traditional books for children, an opinion put forth by Junko Yokota, director of the Center for Teaching Through Children’s Books.

      I couldn’t agree more! There are some aspects of a print book that are necessary for infants and children in order to adapt to the environment and to learn! In this case, there are things technology cannot touch.

      Posted in books, Link, publishing | 1 Comment | Tagged books, ebooks, ereaders, genre: children, magazine, news, technology
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