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AppWatch
May 1, 2012

Fragile Earth

Produced by: HarperCollins UK, Collins Geo and Aimer Media
Not tied to a specific title, this app is a project of HarperCollins' Collins Geo, which is best known for "The Times Comprehensive Atlas of the World" but also offers data solutions to the likes of National Geographic, the United Nations and the defense sector. Fragile Earth employs stunning photography and satellite images to depict a world in flux. The interface allows users to swipe multiple layers across the screen to illustrate, for instance, how irrigation projects have all but dried up the once-massive Aral Sea (juxtaposing images from 1973, 1986, 2001 and 2009) or the effects of last year's earthquake and tsunami on Japan.

The Street: HarperCollins Publishers To Acquire Thomas Nelson
October 31, 2011

HarperCollins Publishers today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Thomas Nelson, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. Thomas Nelson is one of the leading trade publishers in the United States. The Company provides multiple forms of inspirational content including: books, Bibles, e-books, journals, audio, video, curriculum and digital applications available for download on “smart” electronic devices.

Going with the Flow
November 1, 2006

It’s more important than ever to get books to the market fast. More days in production can mean fewer days on the market and fewer sales. For many publishers, especially those producing many titles simultaneously, good production scheduling tools are essential in keeping projects easily trackable, on schedule and problem-free. Here, Book Business takes a look at some of the industry’s leading software providers and the software on the market to help you with the complex task of production scheduling. AEC Software Product: FastTrack Schedule 9 Description: Colorful timelines and calendars are designed to illustrate project deadlines, status and goals. Production details are centralized, aiming to control your

HarperCollins to Create Its Own Digital Library
December 14, 2005

New York -- HarperCollins Publishers plans to create a digital warehouse for all of its content and will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) this month as part of an effort to develop the necessary technical infrastructure to broadly exploit its content digitally. The plan is the first step in satisfying the demands of the marketplace, which is increasingly requiring that content be made available online and in numerous formats, while allowing the publisher to remain in control of its digital files and intellectual property. "In keeping with our commitment to be a 21st century publisher, our content needs to be

HarperCollins and Rayo Launch Mass Market En Espanol Initiative
September 30, 2005

First Spanish-Language Mass Market Program to Publish Best-Selling Titles in Mystery, Thriller, Romance Categories New York, NY (September 29, 2005) - Coinciding with Hispanic Heritage Month, HarperCollins Publishers announces the launch of the company's pioneering "Mass Market en Español" initiative, aimed at providing a selection of the publishing house's most popular authors to America's burgeoning Hispanic market. The program begins in October 2005 with the Harper/Rayo paperback co-imprinted publication of La Noche de la Bruja Muerta (the Spanish language edition of Kim Harrison's bestselling Dead Witch Walking). It is aimed specifically to meet the demand in the Spanish-language book market for high visibility titles with

HarperCollins Borrows from DVD Model, Adds Bonus Features
January 10, 2004

One of the biggest advantages that comes with viewing a DVD is the behind-the-scenes features that makes buying the disc worthwhile. Now, HarperCollins and its Perennial imprint have integrated the concept into the realm of literature. A series of paperback books have been released as "P.S. Titles," and each contains a 16-page supplement with 'behind-the-pages interviews,' essays, articles, photos and illustrations that give readers a deeper understanding of the author's inspiration. Each P.S. Title is easily identified by a logo on its front and back covers, and the P.S. section itself has shaded edges. Ten well-known titles, such as the critically acclaimed "The