Like other media industries, book publishing fundamentally relies on creativity. Here, agency executives offer some tips on managing creative people.
On Being a Woman in Publishing
Erin L. Cox looks at her career in publishing and wonders, does the number of female CEOs really measure the impact women have on the publishing business?
Diversity in UK Publishing Still a Challenge
The book industry remains largely white and middle class, while efforts are being made to boost socio-economic and ethnic diversity in publishing.
Leaning In — In Publishing
Women rising to leadership roles in publishing is complicated by social history and individual factors, say publishing pros.
Download: 2015 Global Publishing Magazine and FBF Preview Guide
Download and read the latest Publishing Perspectives magazine on leadership in global publishing and book business trends in countries around the world.
UK’s Whitefox Serves Publishing By Curating Freelancers
Publishers have a growing need for trusted outsourcing and greater access to curated networks of the talented people, says John Bond of Whitefox.
Infographic: Future of Library and Information Science Jobs
What does the future of Library and Information Science look like? What do patrons expect from libraries? This infographic from USC has some answers.
Frankfurt Book Fair Takes St. Gallen Publishing Course to Singapore
The 2015 St. Gallen Publishing Course, a 10-day executive training program, will take place in Singapore to connect participants with Asian businesses.
UK’s FutureBook Conference 2014: The Penguin Random House Show!
The Bookseller’s Futurebook conference found the UK publishing industry focused on issues of marketing, ebook subscriptions and direct sales, among others.
UK Publishing Pros Ask: “Is Publishing Cool Any More?”
Will the bright, imaginative, tech savvy, book reading (or content devouring) twentysomething choose Gollancz or Google, Faber or Facebook, Orion or O2?