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Start Over Topic book industry Publication Year Range Last 10 years Region canada
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1. The Latest Word.

Subjects
PRINTING industry, PRINTING software, SCHOLARSHIPS, POSTSECONDARY education, NONPROFIT organizations, BOOK industry
Abstract

The article offers news briefs related to printing industry. The latest version (10) of Fortuna Security Design software for high security printing was released by Agfa Graphics. Speciality Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA) is accepting applications for its scholarship program from students who plan to attend a post-secondary education program in the 2017. BookNet Canada, Toronto, Ontario-based non-profit organization, is developing technology to serve Canadian book industry.

Published
2016

4. Canadian Kids Publishers Extend Reach into U.S., TV.

Author

NAWOTKA, ED

Subjects
CHILDREN'S books, BOOK industry, ECONOMICS
Abstract

The article reports on the success of the children's book industry of Canada. Orca publisher Andrew Wooldridge says that Canada has a good reputation on the world stage when it comes to publishing children's books. He adds that Orca was up 15% in 2015, on the strength of a number of good projects. He mentions that the Secrets series of novels by Kelley Armstrong sold 80,000 copies.

Published
2016

5. E-book Sales Level Off.

Author

GODFREY, LAURA

Subjects
ELECTRONIC books, SALES reporting, BOOK industry, BOOK sales & prices
Abstract

The article reports on the sales of electronic books (e-books) in Canada which leveled off for most part of 2015. According to a report from publishers HarperCollins Canada and Penguin Random House Canada, e-book sales represent 15%-16% of their total sales. Comments from Noah Genner of BookNet, Robin Philpot of Baraka Books, and Owlkids Books publisher Karen Boersma are mentioned.

Published
2015