Category Archives: Booksellers

Recent PW Daily updates

There is a new literary prize, the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, that will be awarding $10,000 each year to a novel with themes that promote peaceful solutions to conflict.

Five major booksellers and distributors of Europe sent an open letter to American and British publishers, “voicing their concern over the attempt by U.K. houses to get exclusive rights to the European market.”

Many e-book software companies and device manufacturers are supporting new standards that would make it easier for both e-book customers and publishers.

Posted in Awards, Booksellers, E-books |

Powell's bookstore remains independent

It was recently announced that Portland, Oregon-based Powell’s, one of the largest independent bookstores in the US, will be transfered from owner Michael Powell to his daughter Emily.

The article notes that their website was released before Amazon.com, and that they were one of the first booksellers to shelve used and new books in the same place. Overall, it’s an interesting read – I suggest you take a look for yourself.

Posted in Booksellers, Websites |