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The Enduring Power Of Print Cookbooks
Fuelled by the pandemic and the tactile pleasure of print, sales of print cookbooks continue to be strong. Book publishing is a challenging business to be in. Bestsellers in the fiction market will come and go, with little warning as to why they became bestsellers and how long they will continue to sell. While there…
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Should You Annotate Books?
Reading can sometimes be treated as an almost sacred activity. Some believe that books have to be kept pristine, their pages untouched except for the occasional bookmark slipped between chapters. Writing in the margins or folding corners is considered by many readers to be a form of damage. Today, however, attitudes are changing. Across social…
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The National Year Of Reading
Find out about the government’s 12-month initiative to get more young people reading. Despite there being more books, magazines and newspapers, available on more platforms than ever, there’s a fundamental problem with reading – not enough people are doing it. And crucially, not enough young people are doing it. Research by the National Literacy Trust (NLT) has…
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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…
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Sustainable Season Presents
Want to know what to get the eco-aware member of the family for Christmas? Here are a few ideas… Recycled Newspaper Coasters If you know someone who combines sustainable values with obsessive tidiness, then these drinks coasters made from 100% recycled newspaper should be ideal. Available in sets of six and with their own woven…
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Return To Education – Learning on Paper
As students prepare to move away to college or university, we look at the benefits of learning from printed text books. Right now, parents up and down the country will be scouring the aisles of IKEA, picking out the ideal cutlery set or perfect pillow for their child as they prepare to move away to…
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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…
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5 Reasons To Love Libraries
When Did You Last Visit Your Local Library? Since the advent of the internet and search engines, which have given us the ability to explore endless content from all around the world from the comfort of our own home, library visitor numbers have fallen dramatically. You might ask: Does it matter? Are we missing out?…
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The History Of Pop-Up Books And How They Can Encourage Reluctant Readers
There is something magical about a pop-up book. They help bring stories to life in a way that encourages young minds and hands to interact with the printed page. Pop-up books – also known as movable books – are particularly helpful in encouraging reluctant readers to find pleasure in opening the pages of a book.…
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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…
