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What is a university press? For the 160 academic publishers that make up the Association of University Presses (AUPresses), the base commitment is to serious scholarship. But, of course, university [...]

BY NATHALIE OP DE BEECK With socially conscious missions and international outlooks, British Columbia independent publishers have a clear vision for the future. 'B.C. has the second-biggest industry outside of [...]

This fall's regional bookseller trade shows, which kicked off in early August with the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association and the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance joint show in Arlington, Va., [...]

Earlier this month, the Georgia state senate made national headlines by passing SB 390, a bill that seeks to bar the expenditure of state funds on programs or materials involving [...]

The article discusses the evolution of regional bookseller associations in U.S. It highlights the economic issues of associations including New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA), New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association (NAIBA) and the Midwest Independent Booksellers Association (MIBA). Topics discussed include the opinions of executives of the associations, support given to them from publishers and diversity in books.

The article discusses conferences and book shows to be held from September 2017 to October 2017, which include the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) Discovery Show in New Orleans, Louisiana; the New England Independent Booksellers Association (NEIBA) Fall Conference in Providence, Rhode Island and the Heartland Fall Forum in Lombard, Illinois.

With TV playing an increasingly larger role in book sales these days, readers may well wonder what the tube's next book phenomenon will be. Perhaps we can expect 'The Shipping [...]

Children's Regionals Come of Age Although membership may have its privileges, for many children's booksellers membership in the major trade organizations--American Booksellers Association (ABA), the Association of Booksellers for Children [...]

The article presents the forecasts of digital books of the organization the Association of Annual Publishers (AAP) for 2016. The topics discussed include the decline of sales of electronic books (e-books) by 3.7% in August 2014, the projected rise of e-books in 2016, and the eventful history of e-books.

The article discusses the controversy at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) since its executive director David Fenza was fired on March 11, 2018. Topics include an open letter by former U.S. poet laureate Rita Dove, former AWP board president, to its current board about the dismissal of Fenza; a background on AWP; and allegations against Fenza.

The article offers publisher and publishing news briefs. Topics discussed include the launching of two new imprints publishing unit of publishing company Simon & Schuster (S&S), the changes in the selection process for the Children's Choice Book Awards in 2015 by Children's Book Council (CBC) and Every Child a Reader (ECAR), and the availability of Harry Potter electronic books in e-book subscription service provider Oyster.

Groups try to balance business strategies with their passion for children's books THREE AND A HALF years ago, when we last visited children's regionals (Apr. 12, 1991), the children's book [...]

Facing return rates estimated to be as high as 90% on its American Spectrum Encyclopedia and a potential loss of $635,000 on the failed deal to buy the former World [...]

Independent bookseller associations offer an advance look at their upcoming conventions * The 10th annual Upper Midwest Booksellers Association trade show will be held Fri., Sept. 7-Sun., Sept. 9 at [...]

The article offers information about several U.S. regional book industry conferences planned for fall 2013, including the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance conference to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, in September 2013, and the New England Independent Booksellers Association conference to be held in Providence, Rhode Island, and Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association conference to be held in Portland, Oregon, both in October 2013.

The article reports on the plan of the Audio Publishers Association (APA) to launch its 14th annual June Is Audiobook Month campaign in 2011. The event is aimed at celebrating the industry and promoting audiobooks. The June 1 event is expected to be attended by more than 50 popular authors and narrators, including David Baldacci and Meg Cabot. The winners of the Get Caught Listening viral video contest will also be announced by the APA.

This section offers news briefs concerning the book industry. Aletheia Research & Management acquired a 10.8% stake in Barnes & Noble for 137 million U.S. dollars. The Canadian Booksellers Association (CBA) will hold its National Conference the Toronto Delta Airport West hotel. Melanie Kroupa is now the editor-at-large at Marshall Cavendish Children's Books.

The article covers the rebranding of the PEN American Center, a writers association, to PEN America and the organization's strategy under Executive Director Suzanne Nossel. It discusses PEN's efforts to increase awareness of free-expression issues, freedom of press, and free speech at college campuses. Initiatives to increase membership are also covered.

This section offers news briefs on the book industry as of September 7, 2009. Random House posted a decline in its profits in the first half of 2009. The Authors Guild criticized Amazon after it came out against the Google Book Settlement. The 2011 London Book Fair in England will choose Russia as the market focus.

This section presents a schedule of book shows in the U.S. from September to October 2007. A book show of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association will be held in Bellevue, Washington. A book show of the New England Independent Booksellers Association is scheduled in Providence, Rhode Island. A book show of the Great Lakes Booksellers Association will be presented in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Provides information on trade shows and congresses of booksellers associations in the U.S. in 2002. Trade show of Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association; Date set for the award dinner of Southern California Children's Booksellers Association; Seminar of the Southern California Booksellers Association.

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.

ITS BEEN A BUSY YEAR FOR the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, a service organization for independent literary book publishers and magazines. When its director left after less than [...]

After a successful year-long test period involving 20 independent bookstores, the American Booksellers Association is rolling out a Local Marketing Intelligence (LMI) program to all ABA-member bookstores, The LMI program [...]

According to a festively colored invitation sent out for a party at last month's ALA convention in San Francisco, Christopher Franceschelli, publisher of Handprint Books, and several of his colleagues [...]

(Simon & Schuster, dist.) Color-coded locator maps and insider tips enhance new additions to the AAA Spiral Guide series, which includes Egypt and Barcelona (Oct., $16.95 each). Lodgings and restaurants [...]

The National Book Foundation, which administers the National Book Awards, has named five executives to its board of directors. The new members are John Ingram, chairman of the Ingram Book [...]

Frank Daly has been named of the new executive director of the Book Industry Study Group, succeeding longtime BISG director Sandy Paul, who stepped down earlier this year. Daly has [...]

Industry changes prompt two projects for the Children's Book Council In more ways than one, the Children's Book Council is on the move. A physical relocation took place last fall, [...]

For those who attended BEA it comes as old news that the 23-year-old trade organization formerly known as the Rocky Mountain Book Publishers Association has changed its name. The new [...]

The Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, a New York City-based nonprofit dedicated to literary presses, has named Peggy Randall to succeed Celia O'Donnell as its executive director. O'Donnell left [...]

The International eBook Award Foundation, the sponsor of the Frankfurt eBook Award, has announced the roster of American judges for the first annual e-book contest. The panelists are Walter Anderson, [...]

Richard Howorth sees a bright future ahead for the leaner, invigorated ABA board I think booksellers are feeling better than they have in several years,' said Richard Howorth, ABA president [...]

IN REMARKS MADE at last month's meeting of the Publishers' Financial Round Table, Association of American Publishers president Pat Schroeder emphasized two of her favorite themes: the need to protect [...]

IN THE WAKE of declining book sales and the downsizing of Duthie Books, a popular mini-chain (News, June 21), Vancouver's independent bookstore owners are banding together to promote their expertise [...]

Provides information on top book groups in Italy that have joined forces in an Association for Books. Mondadori; Rizzoli and Friends; The Longanesi group.

Reports that record attendance and strong fall lists made for an upbeat show at this year's Christian Bookseller's Association International Convention which was held from July 13-18 in Orlando, Florida. Publishers that capitalized on the Gulf war; Changing directions in the industry; Prospects for big sellers; New fiction titles by Christian authors; More. INSET: ECPA medallion winners; Bringing the word to Russia, by W.G....

Covers the 41st Annual Christian Booksellers Association International Convention, which was held in Denver, Colo. July 14-19. Increased registration. INSET: Getting books to needy kids.;Whither the Life Discovery....

Reports on the Association of American University Presses' annual meeting which was held in Philadelphia at the Wyndham Plaza Hotel June 24-27. Global viewpoint; Culture of publishing; Importance of paperbacks; Reaching college adopters; Contracts and advances; Managing growth; Opportunities for smaller presses; Successful trade publishing; Communication networks; Marketing to Japan; Aggressiveness; Credit and fulfillment issues.

Discusses the Australian Booksellers Association conference in Melbourne, Victoria in 1998. Focus of the conference on Borders Co.'s expansion into Australia; Predictions that Borders will have problems in Australia; Book sales in Australia; How booksellers in Australia are becoming more businesslike; Views on Borders invasion from repre- sentatives of Australian lumber/hardware and music industries; How to market the Australian book industry better; How to improve book stores. INSETS: Borders' jam-packed first site south of the equator;Aussie chains respond.

In the 11 years since the show now known as BookExpo America was held in New York City, arguably no part of the book world has changed as much as [...]

The article reports on the state of the Google Book Search settlement agreement that will have its final fairness hearing in Manhattan, New York City on February 18, 2010. There has been an increasing opposition to the agreement which puts it into jeopardy. The factors that contributed to the declining interest in the agreement include the resignation of U.S. author Ursula K. Le Guin from the Authors Guild.

The article features Romance Writers of America (RWA), a group of writers which celebrates its 25-year anniversary. The group counts more than 150 chapters. For established writers, RWA has evolved into an advocacy group, scoring such victories as persuading Harlequin to register copyrights for authors' works and also allowing writers to own their pseudonyms even if they move to other houses.

Offers a look at the marketing efforts of audiobook publishers in the U.S. Factors considered in promoting audiobooks; Information on an annual awareness campaign conducted by the Audio Publishers Association; Significance of giveaways to audiobook sales; Promotion initiatives of S&S Audio.

Focuses on trade shows and congresses of booksellers associations in the U.S. in September 2002. Dates set for the trade show of the Great Lakes Booksellers Association; Topics to be discussed at the congress of the Upper Midwest Booksellers Association in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Provides information on several trade shows held by booksellers in the United States in October 2001. Upper Midwest Booksellers Association; Northern California Independent Booksellers Association; New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association.

Covers information on the congresses held by bookselling organizations in the United States as of September 2001. Highlights of the Great Lakes Booksellers Association annual trade show and convention; Details of the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Association meeting; Description of the Southeastern Booksellers Association show.

Deals with the trade shows of various organizations of booksellers in Western United States from September to November 2001. Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association; Southern California Booksellers Association; Southern California Children's Booksellers Association; Northern California Independent Booksellers Association.