Print
Output Dipped in 2013
The number of print books produced by traditional publishers fell about 1% in 2013, according to statistics released Tuesday morning by R.R. Bowker. Based on data drawn from its Books In Print database, Bowker reported that 304,912 books were produced by traditional publishers in 2013 compared to 309,957 in 2012. more »
The number of print books produced by traditional publishers fell about 1% in 2013, according to statistics released Tuesday morning by R.R. Bowker. Based on data drawn from its Books In Print database, Bowker reported that 304,912 books were produced by traditional publishers in 2013 compared to 309,957 in 2012. more »
O’Reilly
Takes Full Ownership of Safari Books O’Reilly Media has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Safari Books, a subscription e-book service offering access to business and tech content, originally launched as a joint venture with the Pearson Technology Group in 2001. more »
Reagan Book
Draws Criticism : Rick Perlstein’s new 856-page book, 'The
Invisible Bridge: The Fall of Nixon and the Rise of Reagan,' has drawn both
strong reviews from prominent book critics, and sharp criticism from some
scholars and commentators who accuse Perlstein of sloppy scholarship, improper
attribution and plagiarism.
What Amazon's
E-book Numbers Say: Carolyn Kellogg, at the 'Los Angeles Times,'
writes about what Amazon's math on e-books does and doesn't tell you.
New London Store
to Become Co-op: The Monte Cristo Bookshop in New London, Conn.,
will be converted from a private enterprise to a nonprofit cooperative run by a
nine-member board of directors, co-owner Christopher Jones said Monday.
Doyle Estate
Slammed Again : Seventh Circuit Judge Richard Posner knocks the
Doyle estate's license demands as "a form of extortion" and
celebrates author Leslie Klinger for performing a "public service."
Does 'Novel' Now
Mean Any Book?: Ben Yagoda explores the use of the term
"novel," at Slate.
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