Our ongoing series on illustrated book publishing in the US looks at the changing retail landscape for specialty and illustrated titles.
The State of US Illustrated Book Publishing (Part 2)
The continuation of our series looking at the increasingly competitive and innovative illustrated book publishing market in the United States.
The State of US Illustrated Book Publishing (Part 1)
The first in a series looking at the increasingly competitive and innovative illustrated book publishing market in the United States.
Amazon’s Bestselling Book is an Adult Coloring Book
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?