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An author bought his own book to get higher on bestseller lists. Is that fair?
July 20, 2020 at 11:59 am

Author Mark Dawson has attracted criticism after bulk buying his own book gave him a high chart position. But that isn’t breaking any rulesFor any author, being able to describe yourself as a bona fide bestseller is key to conferring your career with a certain gravitas – and will often bring you even more sales.…

Coronavirus Impact: Russian Book Market Struggling Despite Reopenings
July 20, 2020 at 11:49 am

Eased restrictions in Russia have yet to result in a return of sales for the publishing industry. Some 40 percent of bookstores remain closed. The post Coronavirus Impact: Russian Book Market Struggling Despite Reopenings appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Coronavirus Impact: Russian Book Market Struggling Despite Reopenings
July 20, 2020 at 11:49 am

Eased restrictions in Russia have yet to result in a return of sales for the publishing industry. Some 40 percent of bookstores remain closed. The post Coronavirus Impact: Russian Book Market Struggling Despite Reopenings appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Not the Booker prize 2020: nominate your favourite book of the year
July 20, 2020 at 9:19 am

Returning for its 12th year, our collective search for the year’s best novel gains its bracing charm from readers’ involvement – so we need your votes by 1 AugustThe always interesting Not the Booker prize terms and conditions The Not the Booker prize is back – again! It feels great to write those words. After…

IPA Announces ‘Extreme Concern’ About Book Censorship in Hong Kong
July 20, 2020 at 9:17 am

The ongoing implementation of Beijing's new national security law in Hong Kong reportedly includes the removal of published content. The post IPA Announces ‘Extreme Concern’ About Book Censorship in Hong Kong appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

IPA Announces ‘Extreme Concern’ About Book Censorship in Hong Kong
July 20, 2020 at 9:17 am

The ongoing implementation of Beijing's new national security law in Hong Kong reportedly includes the removal of published content. The post IPA Announces ‘Extreme Concern’ About Book Censorship in Hong Kong appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

This may not destroy you
July 18, 2020 at 1:45 am

In Michaela Coel’s excellent BBC TV series “I May Destroy You”, her character Arabella’s journey concludes in a bookshop with the launch of her self-published book.