The most important people in publishing are the writers and illustrators, those who create brilliant books and stories. Last week I read comments from [new... Read more
I once asked Bloomsbury chief executive Nigel Newton how he could justify the multi-million pound publishing group being a member of the Independent Publishers Guild.... Read more
The contrasts between big and small publishing never cease to throw up points of interest about how this business works. This week’s edition of The... Read more
Independent publishers have voiced their concerns about the “unstoppable juggernaut" of titles anticipated in September and the need to recoup earnings after lockdown.... Read more
A number of independent publishers spoken to by The Bookseller have reported an uplift in print sales this year, despite the difficulties of lockdown. However, others have... Read more
A new independent press in Sheffield has confirmed the release of its first title as part of the Off the Shelf literary festival in October.... Read more
A significant proportion of the UK and Ireland's smallest independent presses say their businesses are at risk as a result of the coronavirus lockdown.... Read more
The Bookseller and writer development charity Spread the Word have launched a survey of small independent presses to assess the financial pressures they are under... Read more
