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Thomas Nelson Licenses NKJV Bible to B&H
Thomas Nelson has signed an agreement with B&H Publishing granting B&H “certain publication rights” to the New King James Version of the Bible, according to a company spokesperson.
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New Harper Christian Division Head Schoenwald Says 'Everything Is Under Review'
HarperCollins has formed a new Christian publishing division that brings Zondervan and the newly acquired Thomas Nelson under one roof.
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Religion Editor’s Note, July 2012
At the International Christian Retail Show, there were positive signs for Christian booksellers. Christmas sales were up, store attrition has slowed, and new stores are opening. The show itself is a third of the size it was at its peak, but it will survive.
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It Is Written: News in Bibles and Sacred Texts, July 2012
Childrens’ Bible choices grow; a fast start for the Common English Bible.
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August 2012 Christian Bestsellers: Adult, Children’s and Young Adult, Bibles
Your guide to the mega-sellers from Christian publishers.
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Reviews of New and Forthcoming Religion/Spirituality Books, July 2012
Translating the messages and imperatives in the Hebrew Bible; reclaiming the feminine in God; naming God in a meaningful way; assessing what’s good for the Jews.
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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, July 2012
Awards, deals, milestones, appointments, high honors, and a new Dead Sea Scrolls exhibition.
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BeBe Winans: Remembering His Friend, Whitney Houston
BeBe Winans grew up with Whitney Houston, and he saw up close the real woman and the perils of fame.
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Leaving a Legacy: PW Talks with Joe Durepos About an Author’s Parting Words
Editor Joe Durepos inspired a book that turned out to be the author’s last, and wise, words.
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Tami Simon: Still Sounding True
Tami Simon launched what became a multimedia publishing company at 22 and has also returned to her radio roots—what’s next for her?
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Good Grief: New Books on the Ways We Grieve
Grief can be a catalyst for questions about life, loss, and meaning, and is thus a recurring topic for religion/spirituality publishers.
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Christian Fiction at ICRS: Awards, Statistics Aplenty
Christian novelists were recognized for excellence at the 2012 Christian Retail Show, without any shades of gray.
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New Ventures, Trends at Christian Retail Show
From the debut of an e-reader, the premiere of a mini-series on the Bible, and the launch of a children’s imprint, to seminars on comics and children’s books, ICRS 2012 offered many new developments.
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Christian Retail Show Upbeat in Orlando
The International Christian Retail Show wrapped up last week in Orlando, Fla., with a small uptick in total attendance, a mood that was optimistic, and blasé reactions to the HarperCollins-Thomas Nelson deal.
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Christian Market Distributors Find Their Way in Changing Market
While e-book and Internet sales continue to challenge Christian book distributors, the digital transition offers something of a silver lining to companies serving the niche. Lower orders that don't meet publishers' minimums have forced many retailers to turn to wholesalers, while companies are also expanding their offerings.
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Family Christian Chain Launches E-Reader
Family Christian Stores--the largest Christian retail chain, with almost 300 outlets nationwide--has started selling its own e-reader. With a seven-inch screen, the Android-based edifi can also play music and videos and retails for $149.99.
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B&H Publishing Announces New Children's Imprint
Just before this week's International Christian Retail Show in Orlando, Fla., B&H Publishing Group announced the launch of B&H Kids, a new children’s imprint.
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At Christian Retail Show, Talk of Harper’s Thomas Nelson Buy
At the recently concluded ICRS--the Christian retailers trade show in Orlando--there was lots of discussion about HarperCollins' purchase of Thomas Nelson. Reactions ranged from relief to shrugs to speculation about what the deal will mean for Nelson, for Harper’s Zondervan unit, and for the Christian publishing industry.
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Zondervan Realigns, Lays off Eight
On June 26, Zondervan laid off eight staffers, in what the company called a “realignment.” According to Zondervan, the eight positions that were eliminated were “primarily support functions.”
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More Religion Publishers Join Exhibitors at ALA
There were a dozen or so religion/spirituality specialty houses at the ALA annual conference this year, along with several general trade publishers with religion imprints or lines.
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