July 29, 2019 Edition
Industry News
Rob Moll, author and editor, dies at forty-one
Rob Moll, author of "The Art of Dying" and "What Your Body Knows About God," has died at the age of forty-one. Leaving behind his wife and four young children, Moll will be remembered as a talented writer and editor as well as a beloved friend.
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IVP announces personnel changes for future growth and initiatives
Over the past two fiscal years IVP has seen a 27 percent increase in sales. In preparation for continued sales increases and new initiatives, IVP has announced a number of personnel changes that will contribute to its ongoing growth and vision.
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Quad, LSC Call Off Merger
Publishers Weekly — Quad and LSC Communications have mutually agreed to call off the planned purchase of LSC by Quad. The deal would have united the country’s two largest printers. The purchase was scheduled to be completed this October, but the Department of Justice sued to stop the merger.
Songwriter, musician, author Andrew Peterson to inspire publishing professionals at ECPA PubU
JUST ANNOUNCED: Songwriter, musician, author ANDREW PETERSON will open the program of ECPA PubU, held November 5-6 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, with a plenary session on “The Mystery of Making: Our Call to Creativity as Christian Publishers.” He joins LYSA TERKEURST — who closes the program with her keynote on “Reaching the Heart of Readers” — and more than 50 other presenters leading sessions for Christian publishing professionals in six publishing tracks. Early bird registration is open for only one more month!
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PubU attendees receive additional discounts on industry events:
>> PubU attendees receive a discount on attending the Art of Writing conference and The Christy Award™ Gala, held after PubU on November 6 at Lipscomb University, for publishers and writers. Register for all events on the PubU registration form.
>> Those who register for ECPA PubU are also eligible for an 80% discount on the Digital Book World conference, held September 10-12 in Nashville. More information on the PubU registration page.
Last week for early bird rates for C-Suite Symposium held September 22-24
The top leaders in Christian publishing will gather September 22-24 in Boston for the industry’s annual C-Suite Symposium to focus on the theme, “Anticipating the Future.” Speakers include Skot Welch (Global Bridgebuilders), Michele Cobb (Audio Publishers Association), Nancy Beach (SlingShot Group), Jon Frendl (Cappital), Matt Baehr (Book Manufacturers Institute), Don Bergen (Lindenmeyr), and more. Early bird rates end this Friday, August 2nd.
Call for Nominations for Top Shelf Book Cover Awards: Judges named
The Top Shelf Book Cover Award program is now accepting online submissions for the 2019 program until August 31. Each nomination is only $59 so that publishers can submit as many of their top book cover designs as possible. Each year, a prestigious team of judges is recruited to review the industry’s submissions and choose the best designs. This year’s judges are renowned designers Dana Tanamachi, Jason Ramirez, and Richard Ljoenes.
Registration opens for Publishing in Color held October 19 in Nashville
Registration is now open for Publishing in Color Nashville, held Saturday, October 19. Writers of color have the opportunity to meet with acquisition editors from Abingdon Press, Thomas Nelson, Upper Room Books, and more. For more information: PublishinginColor.com.
Milestones
Bethany House celebrates Julie Klassen’s sales of over one million books
Award-winning, bestselling author Julie Klassen has reached over a million readers with her compelling Regency fiction novels. Bethany House Publishers staff gathered together this month to celebrate this milestone.
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Baker Book House employee named a PW Star Watch nominee
Baker Book House is pleased to announce that long-time employee Josh Mosey has been named a PW Star Watch nominee. Publishers Weekly created PW Star Watch to identify and celebrate non-executives who are making an impact on the publishing industry.
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Product News
New York Times best-selling author Jonathan Cahn releasing newest book ‘The Oracle’ with Charisma House
Jonathan Cahn is releasing his newest book, “The Oracle: The Jubilean Mysteries Unveiled,” on Sept. 3 from Charisma Media. Over the years, Cahn, the subject of a New York Times feature article, has written several smash hits, and devoted readers clamor for his work.
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New Growth Press to release debut book from social media influencer Emma Mae Jenkins
Emma Mae Jenkins, a young writer, has inspired many with the freedom she has to be herself—a dearly loved child of God. In her first book, "Be Loved," she invites readers to join her on a journey of life-changing faith and the freedom that comes from knowing the love of God.
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Tyndale to release new edition of the Life Application Study Bible in October
Tyndale House Publishers has announced that it will release a third edition of its Life Application Study Bible in October 2019. More than 20 million copies of the LASB have been sold since it was first published in 1988, making it the bestselling study Bible in the world.
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Thomas Nelson announces “The Seasons Edition”
Thomas Nelson is releasing the 'Seasons Edition' - a selection of fine edition classics that have been cultivated because of the season in which the book takes place. A limited-edition collection with only one print run, all books will be first editions and numbered out of 10,000.
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Zondervan releases special edition of the NIV Psalms and Proverbs
This special edition of the NIV Psalms and Proverbs is a beautiful and engaging compilation of these beloved books of the Bible. Using the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV), each book is set in the exclusive Zondervan NIV Comfort Print® typeface.
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Media Announcements
Selfies & Signings event brings top Christian fiction authors to Baker Book House
The public is invited to a special evening filled with top fiction writers, book signings, selfie opportunities, and giveaways. Selfies & Signings takes place at 7 pm, Friday, August 9 at Baker Book House in Grand Rapids, MI. Fourteen authors will meet readers and sign books.
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On Jesus Calling podcast: Author Jonathan Pitts, father of 4, adjusts to life as widower
Weeks after celebrating 15 years of marriage, 38-year old Wynter Evans Pitts passed away unexpectedly in her sleep. Her husband Jonathan Pitts recently joined the Jesus Calling podcast to share about his life with Wynter and discuss details of the final book they wrote together, Emptied: Experiencing the Fullness of a Poured-Out Marriage (Harvest House).
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Bible Gateway interviews Mark E. Moore, author of “Core 52”
Can a few minutes a day tactically reading the Bible help you master the core of Scripture? Bible Gateway interviewed Mark E. Moore about his book, Core 52: A Fifteen-Minute Daily Guide to Build Your Bible IQ in a Year (WaterBrook, 2019).
Bible Gateway interviews Hal Donaldson, author of “Disruptive Compassion”
Do you wonder what one person can really do to enact the profound change the world needs? Bible Gateway interviewed Hal Donaldson co-author of Disruptive Compassion: Becoming the Revolutionary You Were Born to Be (Zondervan, 2019).
Bible Gateway interviews Costi W. Hinn, author of “God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel”
What is the “prosperity gospel” and why is it considered a dangerous theology? Bible Gateway interviewed Costi W. Hinn about his book, God, Greed, and the (Prosperity) Gospel: How Truth Overwhelms a Life Built on Lies (Zondervan, 2019).
Bible Gateway interviews Aaron Smith, author of “Marriage After God”
Is your marriage what God intends it to be: a life-saving, hope-inspiring, and transforming force of his love? Bible Gateway interviewed Aaron Smith, who, with his wife Jennifer Smith, is the author of Marriage After God: Chasing Boldly After God’s Purpose for Your Life Together (Zondervan, 2019).
Other News
INDUSTRY
- Religion Presses See Big Sales Jump
- PW Call for Information: Bibles and Devotionals
- PW Call for Information: Christian Fiction
- Brazos Signs Homeless Outreach Worker’s Debut
- Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: August 2019
- Cedar Springs Christian Store is not closing
- Call for nominations for the Christian Indie Awards
- WriterFest Nashville Returns November 22-23
- Faith for the Future: largest Barna study launches w/ webcast
PUBLISHING
- Koontz Inks Multibook Deal with Amazon Publishing
- Audible's Captions Program Stirs Fears, Frustration Among Publishers
- US Publishers Association and Authors Guild Renew Support for CASE Act
- Amazon Q2 Results: 20% Revenue Jump, Smaller Profit Increase
- Audio Publishers Association Survey: Nearly $1 Billion in 2018 US Sales
- US print sales dip while audio booms by 25%
- Sales Dipped, Profits Rose in First Six Months at HBG
- HarperCollins and Sony Pictures Entertainment in Partnership
- Mike Shatzkin: A lot has changed in book publishing in the last ten years
- BISG Convenes First Meeting of New Board
- BISG webinar Paper Market Update
RETAILING
