Wednesday, May 23, 2012

News from Publishing Perspectives


For publishers to make the best use of D2C e-bookselling opportunities they need to have an authentic relationship with their readers, says Sweden's Publit. Read more »

The big US trade publishers have largely opted out of selling direct-to-consumer. Why? Fear of disintermediating the booksellers seems moot at this point. 
Granta has opened submissions for the 4th edition of their seminal Best of Young British Novelists list. 

Despite European economic woes, the Czech Republic's major book fair thrived, aided by a neighborly focus, underscoring the strong draw of good literature. 

People are looking for a reliable alternative to the so-called authorities, be they politicians, bankers or media, who are so often wrong. Books provide that. Read more »

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