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Rebellion Taps into the U.K.’s Long Comics Heritage

4 weeks 2 days ago

Rebellion Developments began life as a video game production studio, but over the past 25 years, it has become a force in the U.K. publishing industry, developing robust businesses around valuable IPs including Judge Dredd and Rogue Trooper.

Constantia Constantinou Tapped to Lead Whiting Foundation

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4 weeks 2 days ago

Constantinou, a longtime leader in library innovation, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Whiting Foundation.

Rebellion Taps Into U.K.’s Long Comics Heritage for New Publishing and Media Projects

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4 weeks 2 days ago

Rebellion Developments began life as a video game production studio, but over the past 25 years, it has become a force in the U.K. publishing industry, developing a robust robust periodical, prose, trade comics, and collectibles business.

B&NE Sees Profits Rise in Second Quarter

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4 weeks 2 days ago

A sales increase in its First Day program and more cost cuts led to net income doubling at Barnes & Noble Education in the quarter ended in October 2024.

Becoming a Healed and Healthy Leader

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1 month ago

InterVarsity Press offers a suite of titles to help leaders fend off burnout and lead with compassion. (Sponsored)

Strand Union Strikes After Bargaining Breaks Down

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1 month ago

After resuming bargaining last week following the expiration of their contract and the decision to call off their authorized Black Friday strike, unionized employees at the Strand Book Store in New York City took to the picket line this weekend.

This Week’s Bestsellers: December 9, 2024

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1 month ago

Shake it off, retailers: Taylor Swift’s self-published tour book may be a Target exclusive, but music journalist Annie Zeleski is stepping into that blank space. Plus Richard Paul Evans has readers seeing double, and deluxe editions continue to entice.

Librarian Amanda Jones Files New Defamation Lawsuit

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1 month ago

In a November 26 complaint, Jones accused Dan Kleinman, a longtime ALA critic who authors a blog called Safe Libraries, of Defamation and False Light, seeking damages in excess of $75,000.

How 'I'll Come to You' by Rebecca Kauffman Got Made

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1 month ago

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.

Book Deals: Week of December 9, 2024

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1 month ago

Avon lands Raven Kennedy’s new romantasy duology, Bloomsbury signs historian Jacob Anbinder’s exploration of the housing crisis in America, and more.

Taylor Swift Book Hits a Sales Bullseye

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1 month ago

Taylor Swift’s publishing gambit has paid off on the strength of her brand, with ‘The Eras Tour Book’ selling just over 814,000 copies in its first week on sale and only through Target locations.

Wiley Looks Ahead After a Solid Second Quarter

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1 month ago

With its divesture program behind it, the company reported solid increases in its ongoing research and learning groups in the second quarter of fiscal 2025.

Internet Archive Copyright Case Ends Without Supreme Court Review

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1 month ago

Officials at the nonprofit have decided against exercising their last option, an appeal to the Supreme Court, ending the closely-watched case over the scanning and lending of library books.

Palestinian Publisher Wins Top IPA Award

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1 month ago

The International Publishers Association awarded this year’s Prix Voltaire to Gaza-based publisher Samir Mansour, with a special award given to the late Ukrainian author Victoria Amelina, who was killed last year in a Russian missile attack.

New HarperCollins Imprint to Focus on Pop Culture

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1 month ago

HarperPop “will partner with high-profile brands and personalities to craft unique books for their fans and communities” under a new imprint to be overseen by executives from HarperCollins Children's Books and Morrow’s Dey Street Books imprint.

U.K. Authors Weigh In on AI Licensing in New Survey

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1 month ago

Many writers are open to having their works used to train AI models, provided that they give permission and receive fair compensation and credit, according to a survey of 13,574 members of the Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society in the U.K.

'Christianty Today' Names Annual Award Winners

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1 month ago

This year two titles shared the Book of The Year title and the top books were named in 15 categories.

Indie Bookstores Report a Strong Start to a Short Holiday Season

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1 month ago

Independent bookshops around the country are reporting that, despite a late start to the holiday season, sales last weekend were mostly on par with or better than the 2023 post-Thanksgiving weekend, with Small Business proving especially busy.

Folklore Bookshop Opens in Utah's Wasatch Mountains

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1 month ago

The Swiss-themed town of Midway is now home to Folklore Bookshop. Co-owned by children’s author Lindsey Leavitt, Audrey Lind, and Alison Russell, Folklore welcomed customers on October 5 and held a grand opening October 26.

Penguin Random House Raises Base Salary to $51,000

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1 month ago

Effective January 1, Penguin Random House will raise its entry-level salary to $51,000, from $48,000, as well as base salaries across seven other employment levels.