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7Jun | '13
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5 Top Publishing News Stories of the Week, 6/3 – 6/7

By Lena Morris | Published: June 7, 2013

Every week we recommend 5 links to publishing news that the young professional should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. **** More drama sparks from the Apple eBooks trial as focus shifts the blame Amazon’s pricing methods. (Need to brush up on the backstory? Check out our Agency Model infographic) French cultural minister says Amazon is “destroying bookstores” as she attempts to implement a ... Read more

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24May | '13
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5 Top Publishing News Stories of the Week, 5/20 – 5/24

By Lena Morris | Published: May 24, 2013

Every week we recommend 5 links to publishing news that the young professional should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. **** Amazon Publishing introduced “Kindle Worlds,” allowing any writer to create fan fiction and earn royalties for their work. Still hashing out DOJ drama, Penguin agrees to pay over $90 million to settle eBook pricing suits. U.S. District Judge rules $210 Million worth of Borders ... Read more

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22Feb | '13
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5 Top Publishing News Stories of the Week: 2/18 – 2/22

By Marnise Tucker | Published: February 22, 2013

Every week we recommend 5 links to publishing news that the young professional should read to feel more connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know. This time, the Big 6 and Amazon are sitting in the same hot-seat: 3 indie bookstores have brought a lawsuit, alleging DRM as an unfair business practice. Grand Central Publishing announced expansion of Romance imprint Forever and e-book counterpart Forever Yours  to upwards of ... Read more

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31Aug | '12
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5 Top Publishing News Stories, Week of 8/27-8/31

By Elisabeth Watson | Published: August 31, 2012

Every week we recommend 5 links to publishing news that the young professional should read to feel more informed and connected to what’s going on in the industry. There are only 5, so even if you weren’t able to read a thing all week, these should help keep you in the know.     This week’s cause for righteous indignation: the discovery of just how many glowing online book reviews were bought at a price. (One blogger’s infographic on how one might be able to detect shady book reviews on Amazon.) ... Read more

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18Aug | '11
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Design Candy: Three Book-Places I Love

By Annie Beth Ericsson | Published: August 18, 2011

When I need to gain inspiration, I try to find galleries, museums, or events around the city that combine my love of art, design AND books.  So if you have an afternoon to spend in New York City looking for the same inspiration, old and new, read on . . .  Photo by Joel Zimmer Art House Co-op – This small Williamsburg establishment is home to a VERY large exhibit: The Sketchbook Project.  Each year, thousands of artists contribute theme-based books (from a provided blank Moleskine), and the huge

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