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The Guardian view on changes to copyright law: book lovers beware | Editorial | The Guardian

Wed, 08/09/2021 - 11:58am — Chris Holifield

6 September 2021

The Guardian view on changes to copyright law: book lovers beware | Editorial | The Guardian website

The hoopla around the release of Sally Rooney's new novel on Tuesday - with bookshops opening early, and queues of shoppers eager to lay their hands on Beautiful World, Where Are You - has contributed to the image of a publishing industry in rude health. Last year had the highest sales in eight years. Read more

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Brexit - what might change, what won't?

Thu, 25/10/2018 - 4:21pm — Chris Holifield

22 October 2018

Brexit - what might change, what won't? website

It is less than six months until the UK's official withdrawal from the EU at 11pm on 29 March 2019, yet the terms of the withdrawal agreement and the key principles of future relations are not agreed. While both parties are aiming to make significant progress at the EU summit this month, it is possible that an agreement will not be reached until November or December, or at all. Read more

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British Book Publishers Fear Brexit Will Bring a U.S. Invasion - The New York Times

Thu, 19/04/2018 - 6:19pm — Chris Holifield

16 April 2018

British Book Publishers Fear Brexit Will Bring a U.S. Invasion - The New York Times website

LONDON - At the opening of the London Book Fair on Tuesday, a mobile massage company set up a row of stools for anyone in need of a shoulder and neck rub. It's been a feature of the fair for years, but the service has never seemed more timely. Read more

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Brexit will usher in a dark chapter for new British authors, warns publisher

Thu, 04/01/2018 - 1:38pm — Chris Holifield

1 January 2018

Brexit will usher in a dark chapter for new British authors, warns publisher website

The next generation of British authors could struggle to land a book deal after Brexit, according to the publisher who launched Harry Potter writer JK Rowling's career.

The UK's close ties with Europe meant British publishers enjoyed a huge financial benefit from exploiting the exclusive English-language rights to books sold across the continent. Read more

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London Book Fair 2017: For Publishers, Business Is Booming, but Brexit Means Uncertainty

Fri, 17/03/2017 - 12:17pm — Chris Holifield

13 March 2017

London Book Fair 2017: For Publishers, Business Is Booming, but Brexit Means Uncertainty website

The 2017 London Book Fair officially opened today, and at the fair's opening press conference LBF director Jacks Thomas smiled as she raced through her slides. For the second year in a row, Thomas noted, publishers headed to London with fairly strong sales in the U.K. Read more

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The Guardian view on changes to copyright law: book lovers beware | Editorial | The Guardian

Brexit - what might change, what won't?

British Book Publishers Fear Brexit Will Bring a U.S. Invasion - The New York Times

Brexit will usher in a dark chapter for new British authors, warns publisher

London Book Fair 2017: For Publishers, Business Is Booming, but Brexit Means Uncertainty

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