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US publishers look to new golden age?

The article presents an outlook for the book publishing industry in the U.S., based on the views of delegates who attended the second annual Digital Book World event held in New York City in 2011. OpenRoad chief executive officer (CEO) Jane Friedman and Macmillan USA president Brian Napack agree tha...

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Published in:Bookseller no. 5466; pp. 11 - 12
Main Author: Feldman, Gayle
Format: Article
Published: Bookseller Media Ltd 2/4/2011
Subjects:
Publishing
Electronic books
Friedman, Jane
Napack, Brian
Cader, Michael
Conferences & conventions
United States
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article presents an outlook for the book publishing industry in the U.S., based on the views of delegates who attended the second annual Digital Book World event held in New York City in 2011. OpenRoad chief executive officer (CEO) Jane Friedman and Macmillan USA president Brian Napack agree that there is a change in the sector. Publishers Marketplace head Michael Cader said that booksellers are being threatened by big-box retailers.