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Your store: #loveOzYA in action

Thursday, 6 October 2016
The #LoveOzYA movement has been gaining traction in local bookstores, with a number of booksellers creating dedicated shelves and promotions for Australian YA. One of those booksellers is Dymocks, which...

Editor’s picks: Translated titles

Thursday, 6 October 2016
The end of the year sees the arrival of several new translated titles. Andrea Hanke rounds up a selection for her editor’s picks. In November, Text is publishing a collection of...

Along came Harry: On the launch of Harry Hartog Woden

Thursday, 6 October 2016
In 2014, Harry Hartog Woden store manager James Redden had the ‘humbling and terrifying’ experience of launching a new bookselling brand. He shares his bookseller’s diary. It was both humbling...

Small presses, big data: Bestselling titles for small presses

Thursday, 6 October 2016
Former Nielsen Book Australia general manager Shaun Symonds takes a closer look at the small press sector and its bestselling titles. There is no standard definition of a small publisher,...

The smaller picture: Challenges and opportunities for small presses

Thursday, 6 October 2016
Small presses have been lauded for their investment in literature and new Australian authors, yet they continue to face challenges around funding, distribution and their role in an evolving publishing...

Drawing from experience: An interview with Quarto director Marcus Leaver

Thursday, 6 October 2016
International publisher Quarto—which partners with Murdoch Books in Australia—is celebrating its 40th birthday this year. Portia Lindsay spoke to director Marcus Leaver about artistry and innovation in illustrated publishing. Publishing...

Talkback: Improving diversity

Thursday, 6 October 2016
What can publishing do to improve diversity? Books+Publishing asked three publishers. Publishers need to ask themselves—am I being proactive about the diversity of the voice and author I am about to...

Reflections from differently angled mirrors: Terri-ann White on diversity in publishing

Thursday, 6 October 2016
The publishing industry needs to take a closer look at the diversity of its workforce and its books, argues UWA Publishing director, author and former bookseller Terri-ann White. As one’s...

Fifield reportedly in talks to return Catalyst money to OzCo

Thursday, 6 October 2016
Federal Arts Minister Mitch Fifield is working with other agencies and arts bodies to return some or all of the $104m taken from the Australia Council in the 2015-16 federal...

Readings Matters 2017 authors announced

Thursday, 6 October 2016
US authors A S King and Rick Yancey and Canadian author Mariko Tamaki are among the guests attending next year’s Reading Matters conference. The 2017 conference, which is presented by...

Organisers cancel 2016 Book Expo Australia

Thursday, 6 October 2016
Book Expo Australia organisers have cancelled this year’s event, which was scheduled to run at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse in Sydney on 8-9 October, due to low ticket sales. Founder Sandra...

Queensland Literary Awards 2016 winners announced

Thursday, 6 October 2016
The winners of the 2016 Queensland Literary Awards have been announced. The winning titles in each category are: Fiction ($10,000) Between a Wolf and a Dog (Georgia Blain, Scribe) Nonfiction ($10,000)...

ASA announces 2016 Barbara Jefferis Award shortlist

Thursday, 6 October 2016
The Australian Society of Authors (ASA) has announced the shortlist for the 2016 Barbara Jefferis Award. The shortlisted titles are: This Picture of You (Sarah Hopkins, A&U) A Guide to...

Leading Edge to hold 2017 conference in Surfers Paradise

Thursday, 6 October 2016
Leading Edge Books will host its 2017 annual conference at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa on 19-21 March. The conference program features an informal lunch and afternoon sessions...

Screen stories: Australian books adapted for film and TV

Wednesday, 5 October 2016
An increasing number of Australian books are being turned into films or television series, reports Jackie Tang. The past five years has seen a significant rise in Australian books adapted...

Hines to retire as A&U group publishing director

Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Allen & Unwin has announced that group publishing director Sue Hines will retire from the position at the end of 2016. Hines joined A&U in 1996 and held roles as...

Small publisher spotlight: Niche Press

Wednesday, 5 October 2016
Founded in 2014, Melbourne-based Niche Press specialises in ‘quirky smaller-scale publications’ that might get overlooked by the mass market. Founder Michael Carolan spoke to Books+Publishing for our ‘small publisher spotlight’...