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The Art Newspaper - International art news and events
2 weeks ago
Writing

Is it a golden age for photobook publishing?

Mack publisher expanding ambit by acquiring SPBH Editions in Milan, embracing varied book titles and genres, emphasizing distinct identities under Mack umbrella. [ more ]
Above the Law
1 month ago
Law

Supreme Court Justice Falls For Most Ignorant Trend Of Them All

The trend of using books as decorations by turning them backward is criticized for prioritizing aesthetics over functionality and content.
Despite being mocked and considered outdated, the practice of using books as decorative units with their spines facing the wall continues, as seen in recent appearances. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
1 month ago
Books

Binc Launches Scholarship for Writer-Booksellers

The Susan Kamil Scholarship supports writer-booksellers with a $10,000 award.
Eligibility for the scholarship includes working as a writer-bookseller at a physical book or comic store in the U.S. [ more ]
Irish Independent
1 month ago
Books

Rick O'Shea on why the Dublin Literary Award shortlist deserves your attention

Librarians choose six books for prestigious award showcasing diverse stories, styles, and themes.
Awards shortlists are important to highlight exceptional books that may have been overlooked due to timing or lesser exposure. [ more ]
Persuasion
2 months ago
Books

What Independent Bookshops Really Sell

Independent bookstores have been resilient despite competition from online retailers like Amazon.
Consumers' desire for authentic and socially responsible options is driving the growth of indie bookstores. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
2 months ago
Books

Weighing the Pros and Cons for 2024 Book Sales

Book industry showed resilience in 2023 with gains in adult fiction sales
2024 expected to see a rise in romantasy genre and self-published authors in the book industry. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
Books

Paper book or e-reader: Which is better for the planet? DW 02/23/2024

Nearly $174 billion to be spent on books by 2030
Debate on environmental impact of paper books vs e-readers [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Books

How Cord Jefferson turned a novel about race into American Fiction the year's buzziest comedy

The book industry often categorizes books by Black writers in narrow and stereotypical ways.
Percival Everett's novel Erasure has been adapted into a biting satire that critiques the publishing and media industry's appetite for stereotypically Black narratives. [ more ]
Literary Hub
3 months ago
Books

Why is March 2024 the Best Month in Years For Books?

Book critics, editors, and literary enthusiasts often feel guilty because they can't read all the new books they want to.
The publishing industry relies heavily on a small percentage of bestsellers, leaving many new books overlooked and struggling to break out. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
5 months ago
Canada news

E-readers were supposed to kill printed books. Instead, they're booming | CBC Radio

Sales of print books are increasing, contrary to predictions that e-readers would cause the death of print books.
Younger readers are actually more interested in print books than older generations, who are more likely to use e-readers. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Books

The Book World Still Isn't Diverse. Dhonielle Clayton Is Trying to Change That.

Electric Postcard Entertainment is a new company in the book business that is generating book ideas through teasers and looking for buyers.
Dhonielle Clayton, the mastermind behind the fictional plots, has become an influential power broker in the book world. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
6 months ago
Books

Black Romance Authors and Editors Share Their Passion for Love Stories

Print unit sales for romance books have increased by 16.5% in 2023 compared to 2022.
The romance genre is experiencing industry constriction, with staff cuts and a shift away from mass market paperbacks.
Black authors face additional challenges in breaking through in the romance market. [ more ]
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