Eligible for books originally published in English or in translation, the FT-McKinsey program looks for work to ‘stand the test of time.’
Switzerland’s getAbstract: Nonfiction Summaries, by Permission
Some fear that a summary can kill book sales, but Lucerne’s getAbstract for 20 years has created and distributed summaries in partnership with publishers.
China Bestsellers for May: Staying Power and Stalwarts
The resilience of a Scottish author’s popularity in China puts a third book on the list, and a Frenchman’s business book arrives as ‘The American Trap.’
An Indie Publisher at 50: Kogan Page’s International Language of Business
Thanks to digital initiatives and a strong list of titles, 50-year-old UK book publisher Kogan Page is growing its business, despite more competition.
Trends: Sourcebooks Expands Book Personalization to Business Titles
Riding the success of its Put Me in the Story book personalization for children, the independent publisher Sourcebooks rolls out an offering on business-inspirational material.
FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Longlist Announced
Fifteen titles have made the cut for the 2015 longlist of the FT/McKinsey Business Book of the Year, last year won by Brad Stone’s ‘The Everything Store’.
Blinkist Condenses Nonfiction Books to 15-Minute Audiobooks
Berlin-based Blinkist condenses nonfiction books down to key points called blinks and is offering an app that delivers books as 15-minute audio summaries.
What If Novels Were Treated Like Business Books?
After attending the FT Business Book of the Year ceremony in London, Roger Tagholm wonders, what if novels had subtitles like business books do?
What Do Horatio Alger and Book Piracy Have in Common?
Patterns of book piracy can tell you a lot about the aspirations of a culture and what people really want to read. And it might direct you toward the next bestseller.
The Deal from Hell: A Cautionary Tale Every Publisher Should Read
Why is the new book “The Deal From Hell” universally important to the publishing business? It shows the ease with which moneymen incur debt and ruin companies.
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