The iPhone Interviews: Michael Bhaskar of Profile Books
Michael Bhaskar discusses his company's digital publishing programs, the importance of metadata, the wiliness of agent Andrew Wylie, and what is coming next for the world of books and media.
View ArticleWho Are the Digital Innovators in Your Country?
By Edward Nawotka Today’s lead story inaugurates our series of “iPhone Interviews” with digital innovators. We start today with Michael Bhaskar of Profile Books in ...
View ArticleUK Publishers, Agents Find Solidarity in Facing Digital Transition Together
E-books, royalties, territoriality, piracy, agents as publishers, publishers as booksellers, on the agenda for UK book community at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair.
View ArticleMetadata Perspectives: More Sales, Just Don’t Mention the “M” Word
At the first-ever Metadata Perspectives conference, experts from around the world discuss the advantages of good metadata.
View ArticleProfile MD Andrew Franklin Eschews Publishing Mysticism
Andrew Franklin of London’s Profile Books doesn’t believe in publishing mysticism, just good business: "It always comes down to authors and their books." The post Profile MD Andrew Franklin Eschews...
View ArticleWaterstones’ James Daunt: ‘Student of Bookshops’
From Brexit (no) to bookstore social space (yes) Waterstones' managing director James Daunt is certain about one thing: He wants 'to sell more books.' The post Waterstones’ James Daunt: ‘Student of...
View ArticleIndustry Insiders: What’s Ahead for the UK’s Leading Bookseller Waterstones?
Among unknowns facing the UK book industry this year, the idea of a Waterstones sale is among the most vexing. There's one point of agreement: Industry players would like managing director James Daunt...
View ArticleThe ‘Profits From Publishing’ Debate: Is Author Pay Enough?
How profits from publishing are sliced up has become an industry debate in London, where agent Andrew Lownie and the Association of Authors' Agents have joined the Society of Authors in asking for more...
View ArticleA New Literary Agency’s Old Hands: ‘It’s Just Intoxicating’ in London
With decades of experience in the offices and cubicles of the business, three publishing veterans are now repping authors as literary agents who hold meetings at 6 a.m. The post A New Literary Agency’s...
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