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Mar 04
2010
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PaidContent UK has a look at what Penguin has up its sleeve for the Apple iPad, and in a few words, what they have planned is exciting.

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Mar 04
2010
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PaidContent UK has a look at what Penguin has up its sleeve for the Apple iPad, and in a few words, what they have planned is exciting.
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Feb 18
2010
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Behind The Bestsellers Returns!Posted by Dan Gibson in the help , lost symbol , james patterson , fiction , female authors , behind the bestsellers |
As you may or may not know, Behind the Bestsellers was a monthly feature of our e-zine, and while we haven't looked at the charts officially since November, to some extent, not much has changed.
The Help is now the publishing feel good story of this year, like it was in 2009. The Lost Symbol is still on the charts and there's a James Patterson book there as well, along with a stack of similar detective novels. Also, we might not ever rid ourselves of vampires.
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Feb 03
2010
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Amazon vs. Macmillan vs. EveryonePosted by Dan Gibson in tor , macmillan , kindle , ipad , apple , amazon |
Normally, when giant corporations fight, it's more a source of indifferent amusement for me more than anything. While I recognize there was some drama last month over whether companies should be able to act like people, most of the time when public kefuffles occur, it's provides me a giggle over whether Papa John's hurt Pizza Hut's market share by saying that their ingredients are better. There are certainly underlying issues involved, but it ends up sounding like two fifth graders upset that one didn't invite the other to a birthday party. Even though it involves the business I work in, I have to admit, this whole Amazon vs. Macmillan seemed to fall into that category, until I started reading authors talk about how they've been affected.
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Jan 27
2010
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It's Apple tablet day, and since Apple has a level of security that beats the C.I.A., no one really what these things will actually be like, but that doesn't stop a wave of a wild speculation.
However, with the general success and market domination of Apple products (seriously, do you spend much time thinking about Zunes?), you'd have to believe that the existing producers of e-book readers are sitting on the edge of their plush, executive seats today. Publishers are on edge as well...how will this change the market for electronically distributed books? How will Amazon react? Will there be a price war on titles? It's a lot to think about and it will likely take a while for the smoke to clear to actually know what will happen next, but what we can be happy about as authors, editors, publishers, agents, and readers is that people are excited for an innovate device that will likely help them read more.
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Dec 08
2009
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Tuesday Review Wrapup: Best of Science Fiction 2009Posted by Dan Gibson in Untagged |
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Nov 17
2009
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Tuesday Review Wrapup: Sarah Palin's Going RoguePosted by Dan Gibson in Untagged |
We love books here at the Editorial Department...even the ones we weren't personally involved with. However, with dozens of newspapers, magazines and websites covering new releases, it can be difficult to keep track of what people are saying about books newly on shelves. To try to resolve that dilemma, we offer our Tuesday Review Wrapup, using the last sentences of prominent book reviews as literary tea leaves to discern the trends guiding our industry. This week, we're looking at Sarah Palin's memoir, Going Rogue.
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Oct 23
2009
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2010 Publishing Trends via Frankfurt '09Posted by Kristi Jenkins in Untagged |
Every October, publishing representatives and bibliophiles descend on Frankfurt, Germany for the world's largest book trade fair. TED Editor and Director of Packaging Teresa Kennedy compiled a list of hot and cooling trends, and we're breaking down the highlights here.
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Aug 05
2009
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I'll never forget the day I heard of Jane Friedman's departure from HarperCollins. I didn't know much about her at the time, but I remember being amazed by how upset and dismayed folks in and around publishing seemed at the mysterious news of her 'resignation'.
The more I found out about Jane and the climate for this whole development, the more I understood why it was seen as such a dark day in publishing. And now after seeing GalleyCat's August 4th interview with her and Larry Kirshbaum I have an even keener appreciation for what was lost. As the owner of The Editorial Department and someone with a lot of interest in the both the short and long term future of publishing, I was happy to spend an hour listening to these very knowledgeable (and likable) publishing veterans talking so candidly on such an important topic. For those who don't have an hour to spare, I thought I'd share a few highlights.
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Apr 21
2009
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I had an interesting dialogue yesterday with an agent at the Jeff Waxman agency. One topic of discussion was a book proposal I had pitched him for what could very well be the definitive shopper's guide for people wanting to buy the most environmentally friendly products possible.
Jeff Regan Camden, IN |
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