“Digital spending rose by 66% to £411m. But it does not appear to have led to a marked decline for print, with physical book sales down by just 1% at £2.9bn.”
Tag: 05.01.13
No Winner Chosen For Australia’s Vogel Literary Prize
Jury chairman Geordie Williamson explains why.
Sydney Symphony’s Net Profit Down By Two-Thirds
“The orchestra recorded a profit of $425,613 last year, down from the $1.522 million profit of 2011, according to its annual report, released on Tuesday.”
Indian Readers Snap Up Reworkings Of Hindu Myths
“With several mythological tales getting a modern makeover and imaginative retellings crowding bookshelves, Dadwal and millions of other urban, educated Indians who prefer to read in English have more choices than ever before.”
Creating A Musical From Scratch In 24 Hours
“Ben Folds, the indie-rock songwriter, spent most of Sunday watching people on the streets of New York and thinking about what might make them burst into song. ‘That was my only preparation,’ he said … ‘If you go in with melodies or words and things preconceived you really hang yourself in something like this’.”