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This article focuses on the paper-back, quality books. It is no secret that the American book business is going through a fundamental change of life, with its ultimate personality still in doubt. There will be at least seven companies publishing the best kind of modern books, in paper editions, at prices ranging from $.65 to $1.95. Before examining the manner in which this healthy division of paperback publishing got under way in America, it is impossible, and downright unfair, to avoid mentioning England's Penguin books.

The article focuses on the growth of the book publishing industry which starts in 1942 when 200,000,000 volumes of books are published in the U.S. It claims that production in 1943 is estimated at 400 million and volumes are mass produced for the Armed Forces. It also indicates that a large part of the total number of published volumes is accounted to mass output of reprints and paper-bound, pocket-size books, and book club circulations.

The article focuses on topics related to personal business in the U.S. It states that developing an efficient system for keeping personal records which are needed in preparing income-tax return will help save time and energy. It mentions that duplicate copies of income tax return should be kept along with other documents which justify claims and deductions. It adds that booksellers are challenged to get 81% of the non-reading Americans through big sales campaign.

The author reflects on his interest for the Humpty Dumpty mascot as a booksellers. He talks about an auction wherein he bought a pâpier-maché model of Humpty Dumpty after it was placed on the podium as the next item in the sale, the wisdom that Humpty Dumpty provided to him, and his realization that he should have entered the papier-mâché business.

Several charts are presented listing the best seller fiction and nonfiction books during the sales period from June 22-28, 2014 including "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed, "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell and "Instinct" by T. D Jakes.

Discusses the Bloomsbury Book Auctions' sale. How boxes feature in the sale; Letters that were written by Charlotte Bronte; Description of a mysterious chest owned by Dr. William Harvey, from which his papers were stolen; The poem which lined a wooden charter box from Yorkshire.

Presents tips for buying old books. Type of paper used for old books; Acquisition of books by subject; Purchase of first edition books.

The article features the growing interest on literary works in 1977 in the U.S. The author noted the increase in prices for rare books such as "The Great Gatsby," F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Marble Faun," by William Faulkner and "Poems," by William Carlos Williams; which reached up to 18,000 dollars. Rare-book dealers and collectors had a mixed reaction on the trend and the excitement of the so-called paper chase. The author noted that a book's value depended on the collective judgment of critics, establishing a basic market value.

The development of the art of printing has made possible the production of beautiful books in great quantities at low cost. And free public education has endowed the average citizen with the training for enjoyment of good literature. The author's public is now potentially as extensive as the entire citizenship of the land. In other fields the benefits of modern processes and methods have been passed on to the consumer, but in the field of books prices have steadily risen. The average novel is now sold at from two dollars to three dollars and non-fiction at from three to five dollars.

This article focuses on an interview with Bill Arms, member of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Publications Board, on the challenges presented by digital libraries. ACM is the leading publisher of journals, conference proceedings and related items in the field of computing science. ACM has a substantial private membership but most scientific journals are paid for by librarians. Library budgets come from general university funds, but when you track it down, one can see a great deal of those funds come from indirect cost recovery on research grants. This model of paying for scientific publications has served very well for many, many years. Creating materials and putting them up on the network dominate the entire cost of electronic publishing so the marketing and business plans have to change. ACM is pushing for a model that encourages all members to subscribe to everything. The impact of www and open communication has changed the expectations of people. Open distribution sets up competition to traditional publishers like ACM.

The article presents information about several books. "A Bookseller's Library and How to Use It" is the title chosen for the reprint of a bibliography of catalogues and works of reference necessary to the finding of books which has recently appeared in the Publishers' Weekly, in the series of articles on "The Profession of Bookselling." The reprint will issue from the office of that paper. "With the Beduins," by Gray Hill, is a simple but very entertaining account of adventures in unfrequented parts of Syria. D.C. Heath & Co. will soon bring out "Studies in United States History," for use in grammar schools.

The article focuses on the decline of the book business in the U.S. in the wake of rise in printing and paper costs. It notes the sale of nearly one-third of the 900 million paperbacks shipped in 1981 echoed in the decreasing rewareds to writers. Louis Wolfe, president of paperback house Bantam Books owned by Random House Inc., notes the need to have a bottom-line profit not being able to afford the continued operation of some of the hard-cover publishing houses.

The article provides an overview of the history of "agony aunt" feature in magazines. Researchers have discovered that the first agony aunt started with 32-year-old John Dunton, a printer and bookseller who had an affair and have no idea who to ask for advice, in 1961. He got an idea to launch the paper "Athenian Gazette" that threw open to readers and was totally dedicated to problem questions and answers.

The article focuses on a ruling held by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in BookPeople v. Wong challenging the Restricting Explicit and Adult-Designated Educational Resources (READER) Act passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023. Topics include comments from BookPeople chief executive Charley Rejsek about the ruling that favors his indie bookstore and all book vendors in Texas, arguments about the unconstitutionality of the law, and a background on the history of book censorship in Texas.

Discusses the materialism and culture in the Soviet Union with emphasis on socialism. Comparison of the Soviet culture with that of the U.S.; Degree of satisfaction of the elementary wants of food, clothing and shelter; Popularity of opera and symphonic music in the country; Comparison between the sale of books in the Soviet Union and the U.S.; Establishment and improvement of social security by the Soviet system; Care and protection received by the children.

The article focuses on the growth of magazine publisher Time Inc. It notes that the publisher was able to sell 396,788,000 magazines in 1952, generating a profit of 7.8 million U.S. dollars. It states that the growth of the publisher arose from the catechism taught by founder Henry Robinson Luce to his editors and from advertising that he has done such act. The progress made by the magazines "Time" and "Life" is explored.

Discusses ways to reduce the cost of a book in the U.S. Reasons why books are expensive; Overhead costs in the production books; Processes involved and factors considered in publishers' pricing of books; Recommended use of CD-ROMS; Advantages of print-on-demand system of book selling in eliminating distribution costs; Estimated percentage of book price that may be reduced by using CD-ROMS and print-on-demand systems.

Reports that International Paper Co. has obtained an International Standard Book Number to help bookstores and other resellers of Pocket Pal order and maintain sales and inventory levels of the graphic arts handbook in the U.S.

The article presents information on literary publications. The constantly increasing cost of manufacturing books, arising from the high price of paper, etc., is the prevailing topic of interest among the trade. It appears certain that a strong effort will be made during the present Congress to relieve all branches of trade connected with the commerce of literature from the taxation of the internal revenue system, as without this the production of books will cease to be profitable-in view of the superior facilities enjoyed abroad. "Dictionary of the Noted Names of Fiction," lately published by Ticknor & Fields, is his identification of "Mother Goose" the Mother Goose of the world-famous "Melodies" with a real person of New England origin.

The article provides information related to books and their publishing. The oldest literary property in England is now in the market. The proprietor of "Gentleman's Magazine," John Henry Parker, Europe on account of ill health, announces that he is unable to give it the requisite degree of attention, and is willing to treat with a purchaser. The scanty musical literature of England has been much enriched lately by new publications, which show that an interest in the cultivation of the science is gradually increasing, and with it the number of purchasers for books on the subject. The publishers of the Globe edition of "Shakespeare's Complete Works," Macmillan & Co. announce that the sale has exceeded fifty thousand copies.

The article provides suggestions and tips for creating a self-published book. The author includes insights such as communicating with the printer to ensure both quality and cost savings, purchasing used software instead of buying it new, and advice on navigating the legal issues. She strongly recommends self-publishing, as it allows a higher level of author control than having it published by another source.

Bookseller Barnes & Noble aims to expand its footprint by 30 locations in 2023 after a decade of shuttering stores. The expansion, according to a Wall Street Journal report, is due to big customer demand after two years of the... [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article, titled "Some Thoughts Concerning the High Volume of Writings in Africana Philosophy," discusses the challenges of classifying and navigating the vast number of texts in Africana philosophy. The author suggests the need for an entry-level map that distinguishes between different schools of thought within the field. They propose a framework for classification based on the objects of philosophizing (Black experience, race, philosophy) and rules for epistemic justification (evidence, logical truth, theoretical coherence and consistency). The article emphasizes the importance of providing navigational tools to aid readers, particularly those without formal philosophical training, in understanding and engaging with Africana philosophy. [Extracted from the article]

The article explores the intimate connection between a librarian overseeing used-book donations and the donors' lives, highlighting how donated books unveil the inner stories and transitions of readers, serving as authentic links between strangers and generations. The author reflects on the impact of these donated books, contemplating the beauty, sadness, and fullness of others' lives, ultimately recognizing the power of the written word to connect people and leave a lasting legacy.

An interview of Louisa Solano, Former Owner of the Grolier Poetry Bookshop, Cambridge, Massachusetts is presented. Topics discussed include the reasons why she had to put her business up for sale; her views about Gordon Cairnie, and how was it for a woman to run a bookstore, when it was a mostly male-dominated business.

The article presents several suggestions for different situations. The Web site bookmoocho.com is a free service that helps book owners trade books with others around the globe. Ginger is a medicinal plant that can be used to cure aching muscles and upset stomach. Ship a package in a recycled box from usedcardboardboxes.com, the online store that rescues trash-bound boxes and packing materials and sells them at a discount. To keep a jar lid from cementing shut, place a square of waxed paper under lid before resealing.

The article focuses on the use of the Internet to sell electronic books (e-books) on Kindle DX, an electronic reader (e-reader) created with the aim of optimizing the presentation of newspapers and textbooks, by Amazon chief executive officer (CEO) Jeff Bezos. Features of the device are cited, including a black-and-white display with a crippled web browser. An increase in earnings posted by the firm in the first quarter of 2009 was attributed to Kindle 2, the predecessor of Kindle DX. Bezos explains Amazon's interest in adopting digital technology.

The authors discuss how the Friends of the Tucson-Pima, Arizona Public Library generated funds by selling books on the Internet. They discuss factors that impact the value of a book and how to identify valuable books. They mention the process of determining a book's value. They give tips on how to list a book online, such as what information should be included in listings. Web resources and a bibliography of books on collecting and selling books are included. This fund-raising strategy produced an additional $20,000 to $50,000 per year for the library.

"Books and the People Who Make Them" is a detailed and accessible book that explores the process of publishing a book, from the initial inspiration to the final product. Written by Stéphanie Vernet and illustrated by Camille de Cussac, the book breaks down the roles of everyone involved, including authors, editors, illustrators, graphic designers, sales representatives, printers, booksellers, critics, librarians, and readers. It also delves into topics such as fonts, royalties, and the relationships between different roles in the publishing industry. The book is suitable for readers aged eight and above and offers insights that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. [Extracted from the article]

It would be a great mistake, out of enthusiasm for the proliferating and truly admirable new class paperbacks, to overlook the older mass lines. The paperbacks have had another kind of impact on the book trade. The mass publishers have dramatically illustrated a correlation between the price of a book and size of its sales. They have thereby shaken some hidebound trade attitudes and practices. If a certain prestige is still reserved to the hard-cover book, it must not obscure the fact that soft-cover editors are functioning today more creatively than in the past.

The article reports on the collaboration between retailer Sears, Roebuck & Co. and publisher Simon & Schuster to market best-selling books at 1.66 U.S. dollars.

The article discusses book-keeping and the American publication business. It is too early to make any facile predictions regarding the ultimate effect of the announcement by a group of publishers that they are cutting their prices of new novels from the present level of two U.S. dollars and two U.S. dollars and a half to a dollar, the "most sweeping revision in new book prices in the history of modern publishing." The most one can confidently do at the moment is to indicate certain possibilities. The question must first of all be considered in its economic, even in its bookkeeping, aspects. How is such a radical slash possible?

‘Continental Shakespeare’ considers the evidence of Shakespeare on the Continent, including the 1622 advertisement of the First Folio in a supplemental listing of English books to a Latin catalogue for the German book fair at Frankforton-the-Main, to argue that even before there were modern nation-states, Shakespeare was already transnational. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article informs that in 1895, a paper published in the journal reported that booksellers were in an uproar over department stores, which sell books at significant lower rate from the publishers' retail prices.

The article presents a profile of the bookseller Barnes & Noble and its new chief executive officer James Daunt. It mentions the dominance that Barnes & Noble had in the market, its decline with the advent of online bookseller Amazon.com, and the plans of Daunt to improve sales following his success with saving British book chain Waterstones.

The author opines regarding electronic book, or e-book, readers and the prospects that paper books will disappear in the future. The author gives 3 reasons why he believes that such an eventuality is unlikely. They include human fallibility in estimating the time it takes to assimilate future technologies, the likelihood that such technologies will become add-ons rather than replacements, and the crudeness of e-book technology itself.

The article discusses the economic future of the Barnes & Noble retail book chain. As of October 2006 earnings were flat at $23.8 million and revenue almost unchanged at $3.4 billion, with no high-profile blockbuster like a new installment of "Harry Potter" set to buoy revenues, though its stock is a good buy due to its cheap price.

The article discusses the "March Against Illiteracy," a children's reading program started by Janet E. Grojean, the owner and manager of the Little Professor Book Center in LaVista, Nebraska, in 1990. Children who participated read books and had their name added to a paper chain on display around her store. The article presents details of the project, as well as other reading and literacy efforts around the country.

Presents the author's reflections on working as a clerk in Brentano's Bookstore in New York City before World War II. Brentano's particular interest in old and rare books; Description of the riffling process, which was done to make sure that old books did not have anything inserted in their leaves before they were resold; Author's failure to riffle a set of books, which had paper money interleaved in them.

The article discusses the history of selling guitar music manuscripts during the second half of the 18th century in Madrid, Spain by various music printers and booksellers. Topics discussed include the establishment of Spanish music printers, documentation of projects for the establishment of music printing presses in the region and details on guitar music works printed and sold during the time.

Presents information on the state of trade publishing in the U.S. Discussion of the ratio of the cover price to the acquisition and production costs of a book; Changes in the censorship laws; Focus on the scope and prospects of literary and intellectual publishing in the book trade.

Discusses the problems affecting the bookselling industry in the U.S. in 1975. Difficulty in finding books that are more than three years old; Lack of bookstores that accept telephone orders; Conflict between independent sellers and publishers; Problems with the attitudes of booksellers in selling books.

In the course of his travels the Drifter often has received hints, if not direct requests, for things which his friends would like to have brought home from foreign lands. "If one should be in Brittany," a lady will say meaningly, and he hastens to assure her that he will not, well aware that a remark about Quimper plates is impending. If it is not plates from Brittany or glass from Bohemia, or something equally breakable and perhaps more spillable from Bordeaux, France it is likely to be books to ballast an already bursting suitcase. The oddest thing the Drifter has been asked to turn up was a long copper key, supposedly of a bride's dower chest, such as sometimes can be found among the junk of the bookdealers along the Seine in Paris.

One modern invention at least can challenge with hope of success the high place now held by the telephone and the automobile. That is the series of cheap but decently printed classics, and such a series has this advantage over almost any other contrivance that is its individual products do not wear out so soon. Nothing is deader than an old automobile or an old bicycle, but lovers of books have been heard to exult over a Bohn Library volume of 1873 found in a second-hand shop, and certain extinct issues of Morley's Universal Library or the Camelot Series are as precious in the eyes of the discriminating as first editions are to collectors.

The article reports on the release of the mid-summer sales special book of Sears, Roebuck & Co. in May 1949.