Bowker reports number of print books increased in 2010; BISG begins search for new executive director; Blue Rider Press to publish in fall 2011; Lerner Publishing launches distribution company; Minimum advertised pricing on ASTRA agenda; Philip Roth wins Man Booker International Prize
On Friday, May 6, Hachette Book Group, Penguin Group (USA), and Simon & Schuster announced plans to launch Bookish, a new digital platform for readers, sometime this summer.
ABA has launched a completely redesigned and expanded online Booksellers Resource Directory in partnership with Multiview, Inc., a publisher of digital buyer’s guides and e-news briefs.
Joseph-Beth founder outbid; BEA introduces Signature Events; Scroll to New York Times Editor rebuts picture book article; Poll finds most Americans oppose banning books of any kind; Ingram and Recorded Books partner for audio offering; Winners of 2011 Pulitzer Prizes and SIBA Award finalists announced
Publishers have banded together to encourage booksellers to get involved in the May 12th celebration of Doodle Day to raise awareness of Neurofibromatosis, a genetic disorder affecting one in 3,000 children.
Survey finds most Americans prefer buying books at a store; Alliance for Main Street Fairness applauds Texas e-fairness bill; World Book Night is a resounding success; Candlewick launches new imprint
Becky Anderson was “blown away” by the scope of Germany’s Nürnberg Toy Fair, where she recently found several new toy lines for Anderson’s Bookshops and came away with ideas for how indie booksellers can share information about favorite products.
PW names bookseller and rep of the year finalists; PEN/Faulkner award nominees announced; Doerr wins Story Prize; Quarto Group acquires Cool Springs Press; Follett announces textbook rental solution for indie college stores; NPR features books to film preview
On Monday, February 28, ABA indicated its strong support of the decision by Random House to adopt the agency pricing model for the publisher’s e-books. Under the agency model, a publisher sets a retail price for a specific book, which establishes a level playing field for all resellers.
