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The article explores how print suppliers in Hong Kong and China are responding to changes and challenges posed by market and geopolitical events. Topics covered include the impact of the devaluation of the British pound caused by the Brexit on the print suppliers that service British publishers, the effect of the overcapacity in the U.S. and China and adopting digital printing technology.

An interview is presented with author Sandra Hempel. Hempel states that the inspiration for her 2013 book "The Inheritor's Powder: A Tale of Arsenic, Murder & the New Forensic Science" came from a research paper on criminal poisoning in the 19th century. She states that her own research surprised her by the haphazard nature of criminal justice in that time. Hempel states that creating the book's structure was the most challenging part of its authorship.

Presents information on the report "Rip Off 101: Second Edition: How the Publishing Industry's Practices Needlessly Drive Up Textbook Costs," issued by the State Public Interest Research Groups. Findings of the report; Comparison between textbook costs in the U.S. and Great Britain; Reaction of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) to the report; Details of the survey offered by AAP about the importance of textbooks.

Provides information on the issue of the periodical "McSweeney's Quarterly" edited and designed by comic artist Chris Ware. Names of cartoonists whose works were featured in the book; Number of copies to be printed in the first printing in the U.S.; Number of copies to be released in Great Britain and Europe.

The article looks at the impact of technology on the publishing industry in Great Britain. Legal and academic publishing is thoroughly digitized. But while the digital audio market is showing distinct signs of life, there is no serious market for e-books. A recent survey revealed that using the Internet is now the favorite occupation of retired Britons. Comments from Peter Bowron of Random House are included.

Discusses the condition of the British publishing industry. Information on the management team employed by W.H. Smith for their High Streets stores; Performance of Ottakar's and Waterstone's in 2003; Types of price promotion schemes used in book stores; Plans of Charles Cork, supplier of books to Tesco, to restructure its finances.

Focuses on the popularity of literature focusing on fashion and magazine-like topics in the U.S. as of October 2003. Decline in the popularity of the literature in Great Britain; Challenges of making such literature a stand out; Importance of word of mouth among readers.

Highlights developments in the British publishing industry in 2002. Potential implications of the euro for the industry; Comparison of the British and American book industries; Changes at the Booksellers Association; Target growth of Simon & Schuster Inc. in 2002.

Comments on Eric Lomax who took nearly 50 years to write `The Railway Man,' which won the NCR Book Award in 1996. Britain's major nonfiction prize; The amount of his award; Background of the book which started out as a paper on Japanese atrocities during World War II; Other titles on the shortlist.

Presents a look at the British publishing scene. The American superstore invasion; Direct sales of American books to British customers by way of Amazon.com and other online merchants; Retail shakeups; Flexible pricing; Smaller British publishers that are doing well with some more literary American titles, fiction and nonfiction; British publishers talking about working with American publishers on distribution deals.

The article offers information on the bestselling books in several countries across the world in 2017. Topics discussed include the bestselling books in Great Britain including "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Getaway" by Jeff Kinney and "Origin" by Dan Brown, the bestselling books in Australia including "Five Ingredients" by Jamie Oliver and "The Barefoot Investor" by Scott Cape, and the bestselling books in New Zealand including "Eat" by Chelsea Winter.

The article provides information on Bookouture, a digital publishing company in Great Britain. The company published three of the titles on Amazon's Top 20 Kindle Electronic-books (E-books) List in July 2016, including "The Girl in the Ice" by Robert Bryndza. According to founder Oliver Rhodes, their pricing strategy is aimed at maximizing the author's revenue and royalties.

Talks about the children's books in Great Britain. Fastest-selling novel in British history; Award winners of children's books; Information on the National Year of Reading campaign in 2000 of the Hungarian Publishers and Booksellers Association.

Reports on a pair of British children's literature companies entering the United States market in 1998. Element Books reflecting the adult list's focus on the body-mind-spirit area; Comments from publisher Barry Cunningham; Barefoot books to issue its debut list in the United States; Comments from founder Nancy Traversy.

The article offers information on the efforts of the writer Tom wilder to publish his book "The Conservation, Restoration, and Repair of Stringed Instruments and Their Bows." It states that he found a co-publisher in Archetype Publications in the Great Britain for the sale of his book. It further informs that It takes 10 years and 1.2 million dollar investment to publish his book and achieve the Canada's Alcuin Award.

The article features Orbit, the science fiction/fantasy imprint of the Hachette Book Group. The imprint was launched in Great Britain in 1974 and started a list in the U.S. in 2007 after becoming an imprint at Little Brown. It celebrates its third-year anniversary in September 2010. Under the leadership of publisher Tim Holman, Orbit now publishes 60 books per year in the U.S. and holds 128 books in print.

Announces that Borders Group has purchased a controlling interest in Paperchase products Ltd., a British stationery, gift wrap and greeting cards retailer. Number of stand-alone stores and concessions through which Paperchase products are sold; Total shares held by Borders in Paperchase in 2004.

Focuses on the electronic publishing plans of several publishers in Great Britain. Information on BBC Worldwide's electronic book `On the Edge'; Devices used for reading electronic books.

Presents news briefs concerning the children's book industry, compiled as of May 31, 1999. Includes the selection of British author/illustrator Quentin Blake as the first Children's Laureate in Great Britain; FAO Schwartz's decision to highlight children's book illustrator Todd Parr's works at its stores in New York City and San Francisco, California; Candlewick Press's sponsorship of a contest for handselling.

Reports on developments related to book trade in Great Britain as of May 24, 1999. Includes Orion's plan to open an office in New York; Literary festival held in London, England.

Reports that the United Kingdom publisher Taylor & Francis has announced plans for a stock market flotation. Comments from Chief Executive Anthony Selvey; Money raised to enhance the company's status and market profile; History of the publisher; Rapid growth in the 1990s.