BEA 2015: Harper Teams with Shazam

HarperCollins will be the exclusive global content partner for the launch of Shazam's new "visual recognition functionality" that transforms static pages into "dynamic pieces of content."

BEA 2015: Program Highlights for Librarians

The lines of communication between librarians and publishers are open, and this year’s BEA program features a number of panels dedicated to keeping a dialogue going. Among the highlights:

BEA 2015: ‘PW’ Hosts Event-Filled Librarians Lounge

PW is hosting this year’s BEA Librarians Lounge, and it has a lot in store for our librarian peeps. Librarians who are looking for a place to actually lounge (and/or grab a snack or fuel up on coffee) will be able to do so in the exclusive area in booth R420.

BEA 2015: Is Subscription the Future of E-Books?

Subscription e-book services have been a buzzworthy topic in recent years, but are they a good deal for authors and publishers? That was the topic of a standing room only panel, moderated by Smashwords founder Mark Coker who noted the promise of subscription models as well as the “legitimate challenges” they face.

BEA 2015: 10 Books to Grab at BEA

With so many galleys flooding the BEA show floor, it’s hard to know which ones to choose. Here are 10 of our favorites, with excerpts from PW reviews.

BEA 2015: The Dinosaurs are Evolving

After nearly decade of digital transition, publishers are beginning to mark how far they've traveled. This year's IDPF Digital Book 2015 offered assessments from publishing startups such as Michael Bhaskar's Canelo Publishing and from publishing veterans like Richard Charkin, Bloomsbury publishing director, and Ken Michaels, Macmillan Education CEO.

BEA 2015: A Busy Bloomsbury

At this year’s BEA, Bloomsbury (3156) will be launching a new imprint, marking the fifth anniversary of Bloomsbury Qatar Foundation Publishing, and hosting signings for two authors: one already a familiar name to booksellers around the world and the other, a new presence on the international scene.

BEA 2015: BEA and BookCon Booths Addendum

An addendum to exhibitor booth listing and BEA and BookCon 2015.

BEA 2015: A Remarkable Publication Journey

Reba Riley remembers her 29th birthday well—she was weeping on the floor of her closet while friends and family waited to help her celebrate.

BEA 2015: 'Fault in Our Stars' Top 2014 E-book Seller

John Green's 'The Fault in Our Stars' was the top-selling e-book in 2014, according to data just released by PubTrack Digital, a unit of Nielsen BookScan.

BEA 2015: APAC Celebrates Ever-Changing Audiobook Industry

Drawing some of the biggest names in the business and focusing on the changing nature of the industry, the 21st annual Audio Publishers Association Conference kicked off Wednesday morning at the Javits Center in New York City.

Translating BEA Into International Innovation and Business

As one of the largest and most prominent book and author events in the North American publishing industry, BookExpo America remains a great place to discover new titles, generate rights and licensing business, network and learn about the latest trends.

China at BEA 2015: Introducing China Publishing Group

China Publishing Group Corp. (CPG) is China’s largest and most influential trade and professional publishing group.

China at BEA 2015: Chinese Interest in American Books Remains Strong

Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs—the only authorized biography of the Apple founder—went on sale in China at 10:05 a.m. Beijing Time on Oct. 24, 2011.

China at BEA 2015: Tsinghua University Press

As an integral part of China’s prestigious Tsinghua University, Tsinghua University Press has grown to be one of the country’s leading academic and higher education publishers.

China at BEA 2015: China GMF Guest of Honor Author Events

China at BEA 2015: Chinese Bookstores Had a Healthy 2014

Last year was a great year for the Chinese retail book market.

China at BEA 2015: The E-book Market in China

Digital reading technology has been widely embraced by the Chinese reading public.

China at BEA 2015: Chinese SF Blasts Off

Science fiction in China is brimming with energy.

China at BEA 2015: China Has Ambitious Plans for BEA

The 2015 edition of BookExpo America will feature one of the biggest exhibits ever seen at the annual event—a 25,000-sq.-ft.
display that will be home to China’s large contingent of publishers and authors.