Publishing

News Corp posts $1.6bn loss as NOTW costs soar

The multi-billion dollar costs of the investigation into the closure of the <i>News of the World</i> (NOTW) last July have restricted financial growth at News Corporation.

Lightning Source invests in high-speed colour inkjet

On-demand book printer Lightning Source has announced plans to invest in high-speed colour inkjet technology at its UK site in 2013, after launching a colour inkjet book option in the US this week.

BSS invests 200,000 following contract wins

BSS has bought an array of folding and wrapping equipment following a string of client wins, including one of Scotland's "leading broadsheet Sunday newspapers".

Kindle book sales surpass print at Amazon.co.uk

E-books are outselling printed books in the UK at Amazon just two years after it introduced the Kindle in this country.

Medieval Leaves from a Psalter revived

Oxford artist William de Brailes was commissioned to produce illustrations for a Psalter in approximately 1240, but only seven leaves have survived until the 21st century.

Transcontinental sells two book printing plants to Marquis

Montreal-based Transcontinental has announced the sale of two of its book printing facilities - Louiseville-based Transcontinental Gagn and the Transcontinental Mtrolitho in Sherbrooke - to Marquis...

S&G launches charitable trust

Stephens & George Print Group (S&G) used its centenary celebrations last week to officially launch its charitable trust.

Dennis Publishing launches monthly cycling magazine

Fresh off the back of Wiggo-mania, premium title <i>Cyclist</i> will launch in print and digital formats in September.

Rupert Murdoch quits as News International director

News Corporation has announced that Murdoch stepped down from a number of its UK and US boards on Saturday 21 July.

Tennis stars revert to childhood for Olympics book

The International Tennis Federation commissioned the 140-page Aspire Inspire book to celebrate the presence of worldwide tennis champions at the London 2012 Olympics. The book was launched during the...