Bound in Skin, Bound to History – The Macabre Legacy of Anthropodermic Books
Following his execution, Corder’s body was publicly dissected – a fate reserved for the most heinous criminals back then. (Don’t tell Donald Trump, or we may seen another Executive Order dashed off…)...
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Two Roads Diverged in the AI Woods: American Pragmatism vs. British Bluster
So the AAP presented the court with a series of existing (AI publishing) deals – over 65 examples, collectively valued at $2.5 billion, with projections soaring to $30 billion over the next decade. In...
View ArticleWhat is “western publishing”, anyway?
Trade fiction, academic works, comics, audiobooks and digital serials are all being reimagined- from Tokyo’s manga cafés to Dubai’s audiobook studios. And all too often it is the “west” that is...
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Amazon is an AI Tech Company. Why Does it Get a Free Pass from the UK’s...
Amazon now has nailed its publishing industry AI colours to the mast. We cannot have one rule for Amazon and another for every other AI company. Contrast these statements on AI: “We will be hand...
View ArticleThe Enduring Appeal of Murder Mysteries: Neuroscience, Female Sleuths, and...
A 2012 study found mystery readers scored higher in empathy and analytical thinking, suggesting long-term cognitive benefits. The news that the BBC has reincarnated Agatha Christie as a writing...
View ArticleAI and the Workforce: Implications for Publishing from PwC’s 2025 Global AI...
Bad news for the Luddite Fringe. The latest PwC report is bad news for the Luddite Fringe. AI Drives Productivity and Revenue Industries most able to use AI have seen revenue generated per employee...
View ArticleThe Mattel-OpenAI Partnership: A Wake-Up Call for Trade Publishing
“Publishers must ask themselves: do they want to lead this transformation or be left behind by it just to keep the yapping dogs of the Luddite Fringe at bay?” The Strategic Alliance That Changes...
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Streaming TV Beats Combined Broadcast and Cable – Why Publishing Must Embrace...
The shift towards streaming isn’t merely about consumer convenience – it represents a fundamental change in how content is discovered, consumed, and valued. The Watershed Moment: Television’s...
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How Publishing Lost James Bond and What It Means for the Industry
In the future, Fleming’s original James Bond novels may be remembered as historical curiosities rather than the foundation of one of entertainment’s most valuable properties. Full Disclosure The...
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The Sarah J. Maas Model: How Authors Are Bypassing Publishers in the IP Gold...
Where Bond represents a historical failure of franchise management, the Maas deal demonstrates how contemporary authors are proactively ensuring that publishers remain locked out of the most lucrative...
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