To the surprise of many, the bestselling title at Amazon US is by Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford, whose adult coloring books are topping the charts.
Making Digital Proofreading Easier for Illustrated Books, Textbooks
Illustrated books and textbooks, far more than novels, require more effort produce and updated digital tools are necessary to make that process easier.
The Evolution of Blurb: Adding Distribution and Experts
Over the past two years Blurb has transitioned from small-scale custom publishing to a high-end, full service self-publishing operation.
Running Running Press: Anticipating Trends, Fostering Fun
Christopher Navratil, v-p and Publisher of Running Press, explains how the publisher stays ahead of the entertainment trend curve and produces hits.
Hotels and Bookstores: A Potent Cocktail?
Several high-end book publishers have made forays into hotel retail and hotels are adding lobby libraries, but are these merely pleasant redundancies?
How the UK’s Folio Society is Changing with the Times
The Folio Society, the UK publisher of up-market limited editions, is moving into retail, innovating in print, and continuing to seek out the best writers have to offer.
Is Self-Publishing and Open Access Viable for Art Publishing?
A German art foundation is experimenting with an open-access self-published monograph as an ebook. Could this be a model for other institutions looking for greater exposure?
How Mapin Publishing Put Indian Illustrated Books on the Map
Bipin Shah, founder of Mapin Publishing, recounts how he ventured into publishing illustrated books on India for the rest of the world and built a global brand.
What is the Future of Adult Illustrated Book Publishing?
So tell us, is the golden age of adult illustrated book publishing over, or has it only just begun?