Tag: print books

  • The Rise Of Collectable Editions In Publishing

    In recent years, the book world has undergone a luxurious transformation. Minimalist designs have given way to foiled hardcovers, sprayed edges, and intricate dust jackets as collectable editions rise to dominance in the publishing industry. These decorative, limited-run books are now a major revenue stream for publishers and a hot commodity among readers, collectors, and…

  • Book Clubs, The Height Of Fashion

    For some of us, reading never went out of fashion but for others picking up and reading a book has been perceived as boring or old fashioned. Why spend time turning over page after page when digital offers immediate access to information, videos, entertainment and more? However, as we become overloaded and exhausted from its…

  • Sustainable Christmas Presents

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    What should you get your environmentally conscious family member this Christmas? We round up some of our favourite eco-friendly presents. How to Save Our Planet by Mark Maslin Described as a ‘handbook of how we together can save our precious planet’, the latest book by Two Sides Seminar speaker Mark Maslin has gained praise from everyone from…

  • Why Generation Z Prefers Print Books

    Young People Are Reading More And More Books In Print, Driving Sales And Shaping The Industry In the continued tussle between print books and e-readers, it seems print books are winning, especially in the eyes of the young. A new report by Pew Research has shown that Generation Z (Gen Z) – those born between 1997 and…

  • Penguin’s Book Vending Machine

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    When Did You Last Read A Book On The Train? Imagine sitting in a hushed train carriage where all that can be heard is the sound of the train on the tracks and the occasional rustle of paper as pages are turned. If you have been on a train lately, you will be aware of…

  • Wondering What Book To Read Next?

    Whether you’re an avid reader or someone who would like to read more, deciding what book to read next can be a challenge, particularly when you consider the overwhelming choice of titles available. Back in 2010, Google Books did a count of the number of books that had been published since the invention of the…

  • How BookTok Is Bringing Back Paper Books

    In the past few years, social media has transformed how we discover stories, and nowhere is this more evident than on TikTok. Within its vast universe of short videos, one particular corner has grown into a global cultural force: BookTok. What started as readers sharing emotional reactions and favourite passages has quickly become a driving force…