Please note 19th August 2013 in your workplace diaries. Following a number of calls across social media, Together Magazine and CRT are arranging a Day of Prayer for the whole Christian trade to participate in – Publishers, Distributors, Printers, Marketeers, Agents, Retailers (B&M and online), Agencies and Authors. We envisage this being a focused prayer … Continue reading
I attended the London Book Fair at Earls Court this month; the first time in several years. I was left with several over-riding impressions. The Fair remains the premier International Book Fair. It was busy – very busy – with 25,000 delegates, half from overseas, attracted by the 1,500 exhibitors from 57 countries. The Bookseller suggested … Continue reading
Listening to Liz Pilgrim, a riot-hit small retailer from Ealing on BBC R4 tonight was an inspiration, providing a strident rallying call for support to the High Street. Events of this past week have demonstrated that the UK High Street is hurting badly – in more ways than one. Shops in riot affected areas will have … Continue reading
ALBATROSS, DODO OR JEWEL ‘Is there still a place for Christian bookshops to sparkle on the High Street’? Introduction Last year I was asked to give a lecture on Christian Retailing to the Librarians’ Christian Fellowship and Steve Briars of CRE invited me to deliver similar material at this year’s Christian Resources Together. I am … Continue reading
This list documents extraordinary activity in the wider Book Trade in a few short weeks; UK book sales fell 3% in 2010, selling £56m less than in 2009 NIV Bible eBook tops the USA bestseller list over the New Year 2011 marks the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible Barnes & Noble USA do … Continue reading
From January 24 – 26, the Publishing Industry will gather in New York for the Digital Book World Conference to debate the new technologies. I really wish I was going but, like me, you can follow it on Twitter during the coming week. As Christians in this industry, we simply cannot ignore such immense changes … Continue reading
Phil Groom was kind enough to invite me to cross-post from my personal blog where I have taken a periodic interest in the rise of the eBook. I’m fascinated by the explosive potential of their impact in our small niche within the wider book trade. Digital is clearly not going away but somehow it doesn’t quite … Continue reading
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