Did you know that Book Publishers Northwest is a participant in Span’s Partner Program?
BPNW members can join the Small Publishers Association of North America for $70, a savings of $35.
BPNW provides its members with many different discounts throughout the year. To join, just download the BPNW Membership Form.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Supreme Court ruling on prices and how it affects the book industry
On June 28, 2007 the Supreme Court decided (5-4) that manufacturers could adopt and enforce "resale price maintenance agreements." In essence it means that in some cases a manufacturer can forbid discounting.
I think this is an incredibly important issue in the book-selling community with implications for both publishers and booksellers, especially independent booksellers who can't get the same discounts as the big internet retailers. If publishers are allowed to set prices, the independents will not need to compete against discounts they can't match. The publishers themselves will be in a better position to fight discount demands, too.
This affects me personally with a book (Writing for Wellness: A Prescription for Healing by Julie Davey) that is coming out in October. The book, which describes how to use a writing program as part of healing from cancer, will be sold primarily for fund raising for cancer hospitals and cancer research. As such, discounted books on Amazon.com, for example, will reduce the value of the book as a fund-raising tool. My question for you is whether the Supreme Court ruling applies to this book and how I should notify Amazon and others who are selling the book at a discount that they may not do that.
I'm hoping that the various perspectives will provide the best information on how to use this major change in the way the US does business.
Tom Blaschko
Idyll Arbor
I think this is an incredibly important issue in the book-selling community with implications for both publishers and booksellers, especially independent booksellers who can't get the same discounts as the big internet retailers. If publishers are allowed to set prices, the independents will not need to compete against discounts they can't match. The publishers themselves will be in a better position to fight discount demands, too.
This affects me personally with a book (Writing for Wellness: A Prescription for Healing by Julie Davey) that is coming out in October. The book, which describes how to use a writing program as part of healing from cancer, will be sold primarily for fund raising for cancer hospitals and cancer research. As such, discounted books on Amazon.com, for example, will reduce the value of the book as a fund-raising tool. My question for you is whether the Supreme Court ruling applies to this book and how I should notify Amazon and others who are selling the book at a discount that they may not do that.
I'm hoping that the various perspectives will provide the best information on how to use this major change in the way the US does business.
Tom Blaschko
Idyll Arbor
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Special Sales "Webinar" Given by SPAN
"What is Special-Sales and How Can It Increase Your Profits?"
hosted by Brian Jud
July 18, 7:00 pm Eastern Time
Sell more books and make more money through non-bookstore sales.
Nation-wide expert, Brian Jud will tell us how to sell through the military, airport store, catalogs and many more profitable markets.
The class is limited to 30 people, so sign up early.
SPAN Members: $30 Non-members: $40
For more information and to sign up: http://www.spannet.org/webinar.htm
You can also sign up by calling the SPAN office at 719-475-1726
SPAN is Small Publishers Association of North America. SPAN is a nonprofit professional trade association dedicated to enhancing the image and profits of authors and independent presses in the U.S. and Canada.
hosted by Brian Jud
July 18, 7:00 pm Eastern Time
Sell more books and make more money through non-bookstore sales.
Nation-wide expert, Brian Jud will tell us how to sell through the military, airport store, catalogs and many more profitable markets.
The class is limited to 30 people, so sign up early.
SPAN Members: $30 Non-members: $40
For more information and to sign up: http://www.spannet.org/webinar.htm
You can also sign up by calling the SPAN office at 719-475-1726
SPAN is Small Publishers Association of North America. SPAN is a nonprofit professional trade association dedicated to enhancing the image and profits of authors and independent presses in the U.S. and Canada.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Italian Cooking Class Draws From Biography
Franca Mercati and author Diane Kinman are going to be featured at an “Italian Cooking” class on August 17 and 18 at Diane’s Market Kitchen, 1101 Post Alley, in Seattle. “Diane is no relation to me, but a great teacher!” said Kinman, the award-winning author of Franca’s Story: Survival in WWII Italy.
The class runs from 6 to 9 pm and students get to eat whatever they have just learned to make.
Many of the recipes are from Franca, who will talk about the food situation during WWII and how her family managed to survive.
To learn more about this book and BPNW member Wimer Publishing, check out www.wimerpublishing.com. To participate in the cooking class, call (206) 624-6114
Saturday, June 30, 2007
New Members in June
Book Publishers Northwest welcomed the following new members in June:
Detour Farm
Walla Walla, WA
Publisher of books, CDs, and articles by Sam McLeod (shown right).
Van Patten Publishing
Vancouver, WA
Publishing gardening, hydroponics, and cannabis books since 1990.
To learn more other Book Publishers Northwest members, click on the Member’s Directory in the right hand column.
Friday, June 29, 2007
New Title From Dogwise
When Pigs Fly! Training Success with Impossible Dogs
Author: Jane Killion
Price: $17.95
Binding: Paperback, 192 pages, 180 B&W photos, Indexed
ISBN: 1-929242-44-1
Available: Immediately
Distributed by: Dogwise Publishing, Ingram, B&T
Intended Audience: Pet Dog Owners, Dog Sport Competitors, Trainers, Veterinarians, and Vet Techs
More about BPNW Member: Dogwise focuses on creating humane, understandable and scientifically sound books for people who work with, live with or care about dogs. To learn more about this publisher and other Book Publishers Northwest members, click on the Member's Directory in the right column.
DIY 2007 Focuses on Poetry, Fan Fiction and Zines
The 2007 DIY Book Festival organizers announced that they will place a special focus on the poetry, fan fiction, unpublished stories, and comics/zines categories in its annual event honoring the top independent authors and small publishers. Special reduced entry rates, exclusive category cash prizes and special spotlights for select entries are among the plans for these categories during the sixth annual competition. Details at www.diyconvention.com.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Jan Nathan
Book Publishers Northwest notes with sorrow the passing of Jan Nathan, past executive director of PMA, the Independent Book Publishers Association. Nathan, 68, passed away June 17, 2007.
A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at Green Hills Mortuary at 1:00pm on Thursday, June 28, 2007. In lieu of flowers, her family asks for donations to be made to Heal the Bay (www.healthebay.org) or City of Hope (www.cityofhope.org).
A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at Green Hills Mortuary at 1:00pm on Thursday, June 28, 2007. In lieu of flowers, her family asks for donations to be made to Heal the Bay (www.healthebay.org) or City of Hope (www.cityofhope.org).
Friday, June 22, 2007
Ingram Digital Supplies Microsoft
Ingram Digital will become an outsource partner for Microsoft's Live Search Books.
In a recent press release, Ingram Digital announced they would provide book scanning, content acquisition, metadata management, and account management for print book content submitted for inclusion in Live Search Books, as well as manage digital files delivered by participating publishers.
In a recent press release, Ingram Digital announced they would provide book scanning, content acquisition, metadata management, and account management for print book content submitted for inclusion in Live Search Books, as well as manage digital files delivered by participating publishers.
Creating Buzz for Books: Contests
During yesterday's lively meeting of Book Publishers Northwest, many members discussed how entering contests can help boost a book's visibility. The most cited contest was PMA's Benjamin Franklin awards (see pma-online.org for more information), not only for their size but also for the feedback given to all entrants.
One visitor to our group commented that she was disappointed by the IPPY awards, which did not seem to include any such feedback.
We're always interested in hearing from other publishers about what works or doesn't work about entering contests.
One visitor to our group commented that she was disappointed by the IPPY awards, which did not seem to include any such feedback.
We're always interested in hearing from other publishers about what works or doesn't work about entering contests.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Amazon Expands Chinese Site
Amazon is beefing up their support of their Chinese subsidiary Joyo including renaming the site Joyo Amazon.cn as of today. According to a recent Bloomberg report, the Chinese unit is the company's fastest growing by sales even thoug most customers in China pay by cash rather than credit card. Amazon's Chinese subsidiary has developed a network to accept cash-on-delivery payments in 330 Chinese cities.
Friday, May 25, 2007
PMA Publishing University Starts Next Week
PMA Board member Ben Goodman sent the following message. Each year PMA offers a Publishing University in conjunction with BookExpo America, the largest publishing trade show in the US. Each November, BPNW and PMA offer one scholarship to the Publishing University -- applicants for the 2008 Pub U must have joined BPNW by Sept 1, 2007, and be a PMA member for 2007 and 2008. Watch the blog for more information on the Pub U scholarship.
I look forward to meeting you who are attending Publishing University next week, Unfortunately, I can't attend the affiliates dinner, but I'll look for you at the main event. If you see me, please come over and introduce yourself.
This a great chance for you to meet each other and a bunch of PMA folk. I think I speak for everyone when I wish you the best of experiences in NY. The more you succeed, the more all of us succeed.
Have a great time, take plenty of notes, and share the excitement with your colleagues when you get home.
See you in the Big Apple!
Bob Goodman
PMA Board Member and designated cheerleader
I look forward to meeting you who are attending Publishing University next week, Unfortunately, I can't attend the affiliates dinner, but I'll look for you at the main event. If you see me, please come over and introduce yourself.
This a great chance for you to meet each other and a bunch of PMA folk. I think I speak for everyone when I wish you the best of experiences in NY. The more you succeed, the more all of us succeed.
Have a great time, take plenty of notes, and share the excitement with your colleagues when you get home.
See you in the Big Apple!
Bob Goodman
PMA Board Member and designated cheerleader
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Larry Coffman at Seattle Guild May Meeting
Larry Coffman is a long-time Seattle resident and for the past 20 years has published MARKETING, a trade newspaper for the Puget Sound area. He is the keynote speaker for the May 30 meeting of the SPGA/Seattle Guild of Graphic Artists.
Larry's MARKETING newspaper serves as a resource for designers, illustrators, marketers, advertising agencies, and printers in the Pacific Northwest. It's a go-to source for finding out which talent was snatched up by what firm, who did what, who won what, and the true trends of the industry. The MARKETING contributors are in-the-field professionals providing real insights and tools for today's concerns.
Pre-Registrations:
$25 for Guild members and students (must show current, full-time ID at event check-in)
$30 for Non-Members
At-The-Door admission is $30 for Members and Students (must show current, full-time ID), and $35 for Non-Members. At-the-door payments may now be made with CREDIT CARDS.
For more information on the Guild and the May 30 luncheon, see http://www.seattleguild.org/
Larry's MARKETING newspaper serves as a resource for designers, illustrators, marketers, advertising agencies, and printers in the Pacific Northwest. It's a go-to source for finding out which talent was snatched up by what firm, who did what, who won what, and the true trends of the industry. The MARKETING contributors are in-the-field professionals providing real insights and tools for today's concerns.
Pre-Registrations:
$25 for Guild members and students (must show current, full-time ID at event check-in)
$30 for Non-Members
At-The-Door admission is $30 for Members and Students (must show current, full-time ID), and $35 for Non-Members. At-the-door payments may now be made with CREDIT CARDS.
For more information on the Guild and the May 30 luncheon, see http://www.seattleguild.org/
Monday, May 07, 2007
May 17 Meeting Cancelled
The May 17 Meeting of Book Publishers Northwest has been cancelled.
The next BPNW meeting takes place on June 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside N., Room 221.
The next BPNW meeting takes place on June 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Center, 4649 Sunnyside N., Room 221.
BPNW/NWABP Catalog to Be Mailed to Libraries
The BPNW/NWABP Catalog distributed at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers' Spring Trade Show will be mailed to libraries in Oregon and Washington.
A supplement to the spring catalog will be published for the Fall Pacific Northwest Booksellers Trade Show in Bellevue, Washington. More information on this project will be available in June.
A supplement to the spring catalog will be published for the Fall Pacific Northwest Booksellers Trade Show in Bellevue, Washington. More information on this project will be available in June.
Friday, April 27, 2007
Business of Books Returns in September
The New Business Of Books - 2007 and Beyond
An All-Day Publishing Seminar
In 2005, Book Publishers Northwest's publishing seminar "Business of Books" sold out! Don’t miss this new and expanded all-day event that covers everything a publisher needs to know--from the basics of printing to the new income potential of the web and direct-to-consumer sales.
For registration information, see:
Business of Books 2007
An All-Day Publishing Seminar
In 2005, Book Publishers Northwest's publishing seminar "Business of Books" sold out! Don’t miss this new and expanded all-day event that covers everything a publisher needs to know--from the basics of printing to the new income potential of the web and direct-to-consumer sales.
For registration information, see:
Business of Books 2007
Rainbow Bookfest
The Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation presents the 5th annual Rainbow Bookfest on Saturday (April 28, 2007) at the Asian Resource Center, 1025 S. King St, in Seattle.
Rainbow Bookfest makes it possible for authors of color to share and interact with readers from both mainstream and minority communities.
This free one-day event features guest speakers, author readings, panel discussions, food, and local vendors. This year's keynote address will be given by local author Kathleen Alcala, as well as panel discussions and presentations by more than 20 additional notable authors of color.
The festival opens at 9:30 am and runs until 5:00 p.m. For more information, see www.rainbowbookfest.com.
Rainbow Bookfest makes it possible for authors of color to share and interact with readers from both mainstream and minority communities.
This free one-day event features guest speakers, author readings, panel discussions, food, and local vendors. This year's keynote address will be given by local author Kathleen Alcala, as well as panel discussions and presentations by more than 20 additional notable authors of color.
The festival opens at 9:30 am and runs until 5:00 p.m. For more information, see www.rainbowbookfest.com.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Amazon Sales to Top $13 Billion
Following a first quarter report of $3.02 billion in sales, Amazon.com now expects sales of more than $13.4 billion in 2007.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Ingram Bails Out Graphic Arts
According to Anchorage Daily News, Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co. of Oregon has been able to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings due to a "significant investment" from Ingram Book Group.
The reorganization plan will allow Graphic Arts to continue operating its businesses: Graphic Arts Books, WestWind Press and Alaska Northwest Books, the latter based in Anchorage.
The reorganization plan will allow Graphic Arts to continue operating its businesses: Graphic Arts Books, WestWind Press and Alaska Northwest Books, the latter based in Anchorage.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
Bright Ring Wins Homeschooling Award
Bright Ring Publishing, Inc. was recently awarded the 2007 Practical Homeschooling Reader Award in Art Appreciation for the title, Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Kids in the Styles of the Great Masters (by MaryAnn Kohl and Kim Solga). The award is by nomination from readers of the Practical Homeschooling magazine, and is Discovering Great Artists’ second year winning this award. Bright Ring is owned by MaryAnn Kohl.
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