Amazon is said to be negotiating to acquire Saraiva, Brazil’s dominant bookseller, with 102 stores. Is it realistic? We break down the facts and scenarios.
Top Ten Buzzwords of Frankfurt 2012
Every year, the conversations in Frankfurt lead to a set of new buzzwords that you hear over and over throughout the fair. Here are the ten that we discovered this year.
Looking at US E-book Statistics and Trends
Publishers Launch offers an analysis of recent data and trends from the US e-book market, where the rapid slowdown in growth has been something of a surprise.
Booktango and the Future of DIY E-book Publishing
‘[W]hile everyone won’t be successful, everyone will have the opportunity to be successful,’ says Author Solutions’ Keith Ogorek of emerging self-publishers.
What Makes a Children’s Book Great? We Have Some Answers
Publishing Perspectives’ inaugural children’s book conference offered up some fascinating answers to the question of what makes for a truly great kid’s book.
Argentine Survey Picks Top 50 People in Spanish-Language Publishing
A Buenos Aires Book Fair survey names ‘the 50 publishing professionals whose actions have had the strongest impact on their colleagues over the last years.’
Publishers Beware! More Creative Destruction on the Way
The digital transition in publishing could mean unlikely business acquisitions are in store for major publishers by tech giants like Apple.
Discoverability and the New World of Book PR
Tips on how authors can use existing online tools and media outreach to sell more books, from publicity experts Barbara Henricks and Rusty Shelton.
Literary Broccoli: Why Cliches about Translations Hurt Books
Michael Stein argues that translations shouldn’t be treated as ‘literary broccoli’ or armchair travel, and that doing so is counterproductive.
Goodreads’ CEO on Winning the Battle of Book Discovery
After analyzing 5,750,000 books on Goodreads, Otis Chandler shares his insights on the evolving nature of book discovery. The short version: once isn’t enough.