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Indie Bookstore High Hopes for Holidays
Black Friday shoppers were in a good mood at indie bookstores around the US
When Robots Become Authors and Publishers
Amara’s law, named after Roy Amara, a president of the Institute for the Future, captures concisely the predicament we face. We overestimate the effect of technology in the short run and underestimate the effect in the long run.
At Elsevier, Enabled to Succeed
One in six people around the world have some kind of disability. The impact on their lives is considerable. In the US and the UK, employment among people with disabilities is 30% lower than for the rest of the population.
Paris Rendezvous for Arabic-language Publishers
Arabic-language publishers gathered in Paris for some sightseeing and some serious business
PW Salary Survey Finds Marginal Changes
While 8 of 10 publishing employees are women, in management, the split is about half and half
The Stories of the Great Smog of India
There are many stories about the air pollution that has enshrouded Delhi since last month. Most of those stories, though, repeat only the basic facts.
A Nightmare Before Christmas Book Sales
Reports this week that Amazon appears to be cutting back on orders from publishers represents concerning news for how the all-important fourth quarter might go.
When Audiobooks and Podcasts Collide
The coming collision of audiobooks and podcasts means more choice for consumers along with more confusion – and more opportunity – for publishers, authors, and other content producers.
White House Promotes Book By Trying to Block It
The Department of Justice under the Trump Administration has again shown a talent for book publicity.
