Trade Sales Rose in 2012

April 11, 2013

Trade Up, Industry Down in 2012, StatShot Shows Sales were up for both the adult trade and children's/YA trade segments in 2012, but revenue for the entire industry fell 2.2%, to $14.90 billion at the 1,193 companies that report to AAP's StatShot program. In the adult book category, sales rose 5.6% in the year, to $4.85 billion at reporting publishers led by a 33.2% increase in e-book sales that hit $1.25 billion. more » What Does Common Core Mean for Publishers? Common Core, the state standards education initiative that is being developed across the country, was the focus of PW's Discussion Series, held at Random House on April 10 in front of a sold-out audience. To date, 46 states have joined the ELA Common Core initiative which promises to dramatically change the way reading, and other subjects, are taught and the types of materials used in classrooms. more » Goodreads a Hot Topic at SCIBA Spring Meeting How independent booksellers can react to Amazon's purchase of Goodreads was a hot topic of discussion at the April 9 spring meeting of the Southern California Independent Booksellers Association that attracted about 60 booksellers. more » BJ Novak Book Proposal Draws Bidders Another young comedian, who found fame on television, is shopping a book. PW has learned that Richard Abate, at 3 Arts Entertainment, is out with a proposal for a short story collection by The Office actor/writer BJ Novak. The book, which, as of Tuesday, had a rumored nine bidders vying for it, is being pitched as something in the vein of comedic writers like Woody Allen and Joshua Ferris. more » Today's Job Prometheus Books is seeking a Senior Acquisitions Editor - Nonfiction. Maybe it's you! For more about this and other jobs, visit PW JobZone. To post a new job, click here. Floridis Joins Zola Zola Books, the new independent retailer unveiled at 2012's BEA, has hired Tad Floridis as director of international business development. Floridis, who co-founded Canongate U.S., will, Zola said, be "laying the groundword for [the company's] launch abroad." more » » NCAC Demands Answers for Chicago 'Persepolis' Ban The National Coalition Against Censorship continues to demand answers from Chicago Public Schools regarding the decision to ban 'Persepolis,' with a letter and second FOIA request. more » » Job Moves: April 11, 2013 Laney Katz Becker, previously at Markson Thoma and, before that, Folio Literary Management, has joined the New York-based literary agency Lippincott Massie McQuilkin as an agent. more » » THE ROUNDUP Spotify-Like Service for Books: To be launched by Waterstones founder this year. What the Heck Does a Book Cost?: Get ready for some math. Irish Coin Misquotes 'Ulysses': Central Bank of Ireland gaffe causes 10,000 €10 coins honoring Joyce to be minted with an extra word. Charlotte Bronte Poem Sells: For £92,000. Welsh Kindle Row: A Welsh language publisher says it plans to protest over Amazon's current inability to support its books. VIEW ALL » Authors on the Air Authors on the Air April 11, 2013: Moses Gates, Mark Geragos and Pat Harris Moses Gates, author of PW Pick Hidden Cities (Tarcher, 978-1585429349), will be on The Leonard Lopate Show. After the segment airs, listen here. Mark Geragos and Pat Harris, authors of Mistrial: An Inside Look at How the Criminal Justice System Works...and Somtimes Doesn't (Gotham, 978-1592407729), will be on Good Morning America, Piers Morgan Live, and, on April 12, Fox & Friends. more » » BLOGS PWxyz Blog PWStaff What Was the First Book that Made You Love Books? PW Staff Picks You never forget your first. more » Beyond Her Book Barbara Vey Romance Writers of America Launches 2013 Award Finalists Online Series To help the readers get to know the Rita Award nominees this year, RWA will be sponsoring a series of online events. more » ShelfTalker Josie Leavitt Prepping for Summer Reading It's hardly feeling spring-like in Vermont, but now is the time smart booksellers plan for the annual summer reading season. more » PICTURE OF THE DAY Kennedy and Healy in Coversation Carolyn Kennedy (Poems to Read by Heart, Disney/Hyperion) in discussion with Eloise Klein Healy (A Wild Surmise, Red Hen Press)), Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, at the Los Angeles Public Library as part of the ALOUD literary series on April 9. Photo Credit: Gary Leonard	Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

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