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New Data From BookNet: Canadian Book Buying in 2023
March 27, 2024 at 6:41 pm

In a new BookNet Canada survey, consumers say that in 2023 their visits both to physical and digital booksellers increased. The post New Data From BookNet: Canadian Book Buying in 2023 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

AAP’s PROSE Awards: The 2024 Top Winners
March 27, 2024 at 5:35 pm

The PROSE Awards for academic books names its top winners, with Princeton University Press cinching a second RR Hawkins honor. The post AAP’s PROSE Awards: The 2024 Top Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

UK: The Women’s Prize for Nonfiction’s First Shortlist
March 27, 2024 at 3:01 pm

New this year, the Women's Prize for Nonfiction issues its first six-title shortlist of books exploring art, history, technology, and more. The post UK: The Women’s Prize for Nonfiction’s First Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Nicholas Jacobs obituary
March 27, 2024 at 8:24 am

My father, Nick Jacobs, who has died aged 85, was a publisher who brought German writers closer to British readers at a time when there was little interest in doing so. Few have paid attention to the dissemination of German literature in the English-speaking world as much as he did.While in Germany on national service…

Navigating the Retraction Minefield in China and Beyond: A Need for Systemic Changes and Increased Focus on Researcher Well-Being
March 27, 2024 at 5:30 am

The nationwide audit of retracted articles in China underscores the interconnectedness of stakeholders within the research ecosystem and emphasizes the importance of aligning incentives and priorities to foster a culture of integrity and accountability. Can similar efforts be applied globally to cultivate a culture of accountability and transparency?   The post Navigating the Retraction Minefield…

PRH saw 7% sales rise in 2023, but profits were flat
March 27, 2024 at 5:05 am

Penguin Random House recorded a 7% revenue rise worldwide for the full year 2023, to €4,532m, up from €4,223m in 2022. However profit dipped marginally by 0.3% to €664m (€666m in 2022). 

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