The February update from the Association of American Publishers shows solid gains in children’s and religious books, and hardbacks with a 3-percent growth.
WIPO Announces US Membership in the Marrakesh Treaty
More than half-a-million accessible texts from the United States have immediately become available to visually impaired people in the 78 nations adherent to the Marrakesh Treaty.
‘Cyberwar’ Wins AAP’s Hawkins Award: Jamieson Sounds Alarm for Publishers
At the Annenberg, Kathleen Hall Jamieson’s ‘Library of Alexandria moment’ is a warning to publishers that their essential content could go up in cyber-flames.
AAP’s 2019 Professional and Scholarly Conference: ‘Mission Critical’
At the Association of American Publishers’ PSP conference on scholarly and professional publishing, speakers will address data security, licensing, AI, and leadership.
AAP Announces 2019 PROSE Award Category Winners, Board Officers
The 48 subject category winners of the 2019 PROSE Award cycle from the Association of American Publishers will yield four top category titles and an overall winner.
American Market StatShot Report: Double-Digit Trade Growth in November
Hardback books benefitted the most from the uptick in trade book revenue, with 28.5-percent growth compared to November 2017.
AAP StatShot Monthly Report for October: A Rare Rise for Ebooks
For a second time in two years, the Association of American Publishers cites a rise in ebook revenues, as downloaded audio charges ahead as the main gainer.
AAP Opens 2019 PROSE Awards to Entries; National Book Awards Host Is Nick Offerman
The Association of American Publishers’ PROSE Awards for scholarly and professional books will be named in February. The National Book Awards winners ceremony is on November 14.
AAP Reports August Revenue Up for Trade Publishers in the US
Once again, digital audio sales show robust gains, with ebook sales largely holding steady in August. Adult sales in the US market show a rise of $22.7 million, with children’s and YA also moving upward.
The ‘New’ Association of American Publishers to Focus on Advocacy, Copyright
Taking direction from its board members, the AAP has reset its focus on copyright and advocacy for the value of book publishing in modern society.