Issue 10   April 28, 2009
Got News?
www.bargainbooknews.com
by Valerie May

Got Some News? Bargain Book News is the venue to tell it!

Bargain Book News is the only newsletter that not only keeps you up to date with book industry news but highlights news in the remainder, bargain and overstock book industry.
 
What's the best way for BBN to find out what is going on in this industry? From you, the buyers and sellers and industry professionals! So tell us what's going on - send us your news! If you don't let us know, who will? It's easy. Just email your company news, press releases, new employees, etcetera, to valmay@bargainbooknews.com.
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Freight News
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by Barb Smith

Buying or selling books? Then you know how important it is to factor in the cost of shipping. Here is a guide to help you through the world of shipping.  Read On!
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Industry Trade Shows
by Tiffany Noel

Check out all the latest listings. Be sure to send the dates and places for future trade shows to valmay@bargainbooknews.com. Read On!
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Opps
When reporting on the Hachette/Strictly By The Book lawsuits we had picked up a misstatement from CourtHouse News Service.  The report form CHNS seemed to indicate that Strictly grossed 'annually' $150 million while it should have read that Strictly 'aggregately' grossed an approximate150 million over a 4 year period.
 
Sorry for not having caught the error.
 
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Minding The Store
How to Increase Marketing in a Recession
by Mark J. Zobrosky

With all of the recent focus on the struggling economy, I've seen a lot of press on how independent Booksellers are adjusting their marketing efforts downward.  I don't believe that necessarily should be the case.  Take a look at the following facts and see if you don't agree with me! Read On!
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Industry Interview
Alibris Offers Distribution Services
www.alibris.com

Have more product than you could ever sell? Tired of returns or looking for new markets? Alibris has launched a distribution service (ADS) that may help. Read on for an interview with Mark Nason, Vice President, Operations.
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In The News
by Tiffany Noel

This weeks In The News includes: The upcoming release of Dan Brown’s next novel, details on the London Book Fair, why Facebook is a must for booksellers, bookstore sales decline,Random House pulls out of the International Christian Retail Show, foreclosures jump to 24 percent, special credit card promo for ABA members, Changing Hands celebrates 35 Years and CSPA awards. Read On!
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Southern Review News
A Different Type of Writer's List
http://www.anvilpub.net/southern_review_of_books.h...
by Noel Griese

Deliberate attempts at bad writing have been popularized by the Bulwer-Lytton awards, named after the British author noted for writing purple prose and melodrama. Another notable effort to encourage readers to submit stretches, similes and overwrought metaphors was launched by the Washington Post in 1995 and 1999. Following are some of the noteworthy entries. Read On and smile...or cringe!
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