The Australian Academy of Science and Springer Nature team up on a first survey, one that may go to markets beyond Australia.
The UK’s Welbeck Publishing Group To Publish in Australia, New Zealand
Anticipating producing 50 titles per year from Australia, Welbeck’s Marcus Leaver and Mark Smith are partnering with retailer Tony Nash.
Rights Roundup: Nostalgia, Uncertainty, an ‘Ex-Son,’ and ‘Lost Words’
Rights Roundup today includes titles from Russia, Catalonian Spain, Turkey, Australia, Germany, Chile, and the Belarusian struggle.
‘Amplified Publishing’: Kate Pullinger Leads a New Exploration
The author, university professor, and evolving-media specialist opens a new project in creative work and the digital context.
Australia’s Miles Franklin Literary Award: Longlist
The award program established in 1957 puts forward 12 titles for this year’s longlist, each chosen for its evocation of Australian life.
Rights Roundup: Sweden, Australia, Korea, Finland, Spain
The works featured in this installment in our Rights Roundup series include the tale of a famous pearl and ‘Magic Candies’ from Korea.
Scribd Opens a Digital Subscription Service in Australia
The Scribd subscription introduced in Australia this week has opened at a price of AU$13.99 and includes audio as well as reading content.
UK: Welbeck Acquires Australian Illustrator Robert Ingpen’s Backlist
en titles from illustrator Robert Ingpen now form the basis of a new UK children’s book publishing imprint, Welbeck Children’s Classics.
International Authors’ Groups Not Satisfied in #Audiblegate Dispute
Under the transatlantic pressure of writers’ associations and unions, Audible offers a concession. And the authors say it’s not enough.
Nielsen Book Releases Australian Audiobook Consumer Research
What’s reported to be the first study of audiobook consumer behavior in Australia points to a new, young audience for the format.