Former Simon & Schuster Australia managing director Lou Johnson has been appointed publishing director of Murdoch Books. In a statement, Johnson said she was ‘extremely excited to be leading Murdoch... Read more
Shares in online book retailer Booktopia have been priced at $2 each ahead of the company’s planned listing on the ASX, with management and sponsor brokers Morgans and Ord Minnett speaking... Read more
Bookseller Angus & Robertson will celebrate its 130th anniversary by holding its first national book poll since its bricks-and-mortar stores closed in 2011. The poll is open until the end... Read more
In Ireland, a publisher’s decision to charge writers €100 (A$147) per manuscript submission, except those received from a recognised literary agent, has drawn criticism from industry association Publishing Ireland, reports... Read more