Gotterdammerung postponed
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Booksellers gathered at Frankfurt to promote growth in their industry. Books as a medium for the printed word are withstanding challenges from electronic publishing, as indicated by declining CD-ROM sales. America's publishing industry leads the world with an annual growth rate of five percent.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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Readers beware, (dust-jacket blurbs)
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The testimonials often found on the dust covers of books rarely provide the potential reader with a reliable idea of the quality of the contents. The best method for readers, and the most effective for publishers is word of mouth appraisals given by someone who has read the book.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1995
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Author! Author!
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Book tours have become a popular way to fuel the greed of selling bestsellers. Despite appearances, book tours are not glamorous, and they can become horrifying affairs for publicists if authors have difficult personalities.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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