The Da Vinci code author Dan Brown has just donated €300,000 to the Ritman Library to digitize thousands of “pre-1900 texts on alchemy, astrology, magic, and theosophy.” It will include the Corpus Hermeticum (1472), “the source work on Hermetic wisdom”; Giordano Bruno’s Spaccio de la bestia trionfante (1584); and “the first printed version of the tree of life (1516): A graphic … [Read more...] about Dan Brown Donates €300,000 to Ritman Library to Digitize Occult Books
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B&N Rebrands Its Self-publishing Platform – Nook Press
Self-published authors who've relied on multiple sales channels to put their books in front of readers will be excited by today's announcement from Barnes & Noble: NOOK Press is now re-launching as simply Barnes & Noble Press, which will incorporate both the ebook and print-on-demand sites.The rollout is expected to take place over the next three days, and there … [Read more...] about B&N Rebrands Its Self-publishing Platform – Nook Press
Amazon Accidentally Drops a 50% Royalty Bombshell
Indie authors who took a browse through their KDP dashboards this week might have noticed a tiny new "unclickable" feature: a 50% royalty. As reported by the Alliance of Independent Authors, there are a ton of reasons why Amazon might be prepping to make 50% an option instead of the two current choices, 70% and 35%, but those reasons are all speculation at this point.First, … [Read more...] about Amazon Accidentally Drops a 50% Royalty Bombshell
Dutch Authors Bring Awareness to eBook Piracy with New Short Film
The Association of Authors has just made a new short film that uses a number of popular Dutch authors to bring awareness to ebook piracy. Arthur Japin, Alma Mathijsen, Francine Oomen, Ernest van der Kwast and Jessica Durlacher, steal an ice cream, a newspaper, a bottle of wine and a dog.Piracy in the Netherlands is a big deal. Dutch research firm GfK. has stated that 10% … [Read more...] about Dutch Authors Bring Awareness to eBook Piracy with New Short Film
British Book Awards Add New Categories
So the Golden Globes are in the books, and a lot of sentiments and life-changing perspectives were shared. But don't put away that red carpet attire just yet...the Nibbies are on the horizon.Nicknamed for the iconic pen nib trophies, the British Book Awards have a long history. However, that history shifted somewhat when The Bookseller purchased the rights to stage the … [Read more...] about British Book Awards Add New Categories
Your Disney Publishing Purchase Has a Higher Purpose
As if you ever needed an excuse to buy a book, Disney Publishing has sweetened the deal with its latest First Book campaign. The Washington, DC-based non-profit works to put brand-new, high-interest, leveled books into low-income area classrooms, giving both the students and their teachers a much-needed boost in materials to improve literacy.What does that have to do with … [Read more...] about Your Disney Publishing Purchase Has a Higher Purpose
Trump Tell-All Fire and Fury: “It’s Like Harry Potter Mania…for Adults”
Michael Wolff gained unprecedented access to Donald Trump during the past year, and the results of that access are now on sale in the form of a no-holds-barred tell-all book, Fire and Fury. The title, published by Henry Holt/Macmillan and originally slated for a January 9th release date, was pushed up to the 5th due to record-setting pre-orders.Despite the "my cousin made … [Read more...] about Trump Tell-All Fire and Fury: “It’s Like Harry Potter Mania…for Adults”
Bookstores Are Dying…And It’s Certainly Taking Them Long Enough
Facetiously speaking, it took an estimated four minutes from the launch of the first-ever Kindle and Amazon bookstore for someone to whine that it would be the death of bookstores. The industry has been incessantly proclaiming "the end of bookstores" for years now, and if articles like this one are any indication, they're still not done announcing the end is nigh.Well, … [Read more...] about Bookstores Are Dying…And It’s Certainly Taking Them Long Enough
Full Milo Yiannopolous Manuscript Released With Editor’s Comments
Milo Yiannopolous has made waves for years, but more recently, he made news in the publishing world for losing out on a book deal that included a $250,000 advance. A number of people assumed that Simon & Schuster cancelled his book deal for his manuscript, Dangerous, following the release of a taped interview in which Yiannopolous made glib remarks seemingly in support of … [Read more...] about Full Milo Yiannopolous Manuscript Released With Editor’s Comments
IP Infringement: a threat to the literary world, or just a case of speculation?
Over the past decade the eBook industry has developed beyond expectations, transforming the traditional literary world, and today it is thriving at the centre of consumer culture.The concept of digital publishing undoubtedly became a popular and realistic alternative for writers with the rise of outlets such as Amazon. However, this has exposed authors and publishers alike … [Read more...] about IP Infringement: a threat to the literary world, or just a case of speculation?
WattPad reveals the most popular Fan Fiction trends of 2017
WattPad is the undisputed leader when it comes to young writers self-publishing fan fiction. The Toronto based company company released new data that looks at the most popular trends of 2017. Three of the most popular shows that spawned hundreds of thousands of fan fic submissions were Riverdale, Game of Thrones and Stranger Things. . Riverdale stood out as a fan favourite, … [Read more...] about WattPad reveals the most popular Fan Fiction trends of 2017
Siteabook is a new audiobook and eBook social community
Siteabook is preparing to launch their fully featured website in the next few weeks and their Android app launched last month. Siteabook is aiming to be a GoodReads alternative and users can leave reviews and discover new audiobooks and eBooks.Siteabook is employing metadata from Bowker’s Global Books in Print database, which includes US, Canadian, European, New Zealand, … [Read more...] about Siteabook is a new audiobook and eBook social community
Amazon is encouraging authors to advertise their ebooks
Amazon has just sent out an email to authors and publishers that states "eBook season is just getting started. With so many new E-readers being unwrapped this month, there's never been a better time to start promoting your eBooks." If you are not aware, Amazon is referring their own pay per click advertising program that helps with discoverability when users are typing in … [Read more...] about Amazon is encouraging authors to advertise their ebooks
New York Times Cuts Free Articles by Half
The New York Times is cutting down the amount of free articles you can read per month. The old limit used to be 10 and now it is 5 for non-subscribers. The Times justification for this move is that the demand for journalism is “at an all-time high" and all of the ongoing news about the Trump administration and sexual harassment cases across various industries.”We think it’s … [Read more...] about New York Times Cuts Free Articles by Half