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Mass Market Paperback Sales Down 54%
According to the Association of American Publishers (AAP) net sales revenue report for September 2011, the adult mass paperback category declined 54 percent (to $31 million) in September compared to the same period last year.
The “New Author Platform” – What you need to know
THE AUTHOR PLATFORM ISN’T what it used to be. A new definition is emerging, based on the reality that in the 21st century, readers don’t depend on the Today Show or the feature pages of the New York Times to find a new book to read.
E-books At $10 Billion, Bookstores Under Pressure In 2016
By 2016, e-book revenues from portable devices will reach nearly $10 billion and bookstores that don't merge digital and traditional commerce may face extinction, according to a new report.
What Purpose Do Book Publishers Serve?
While many people seem to see the publishing industry as dead in the water, some still believe there are good publishers out there, that they serve a purpose and that their recommendation of a book has value.
Publishers Try To Adapt As Digital Revolution Grows
Much like when iTunes set a new standard for the music industry in 2001, book publishers have been reeling as the digital revolution continues to alter the way we consume media.
Turning Self-Publishing Into Self-Employed
As indie publishing becomes more and more prevalent, writers will become self-employed as well as self-published.
Amazon Backlash Continues to Build
By Judith Rosen
For many booksellers, tomorrow’s discounts of up to $15 for using Amazon’s price check app is the last straw. Although the app does not apply to books, it does affect bookstore sidelines like toys, music, and DVDs, and it adds to a perception that bricks-and-mortar bookstores grossly overcharge.
How I Became a Best-Selling Author
Self-publishing is upending the book industry. One woman's unlikely road to a hit novel.
Ten Bold Predictions for Book Publishing in 2012
Posted by Jeremy Greenfield / Digital Book World
Now that 2011 is coming to a close, what’s on tap for 2012?
We spoke with book industry experts, observers and players to get their bold predictions on what extraordinary events await us in the coming twelve months.
