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Amazon to Acquire Digital Comics Vendor Comixology
The rumors flying around the Web most of last week are true. Amazon has reached an agreement to acquire Comixology, the dominant digital comics marketplace, and a platform that has been instrumental in driving the growth and popularity of digital comics. more »

PW Talks with 'Flash Boys' Editor Starling Lawrence
"Flash Boys" is the #1 adult nonfiction book on PW’s bestseller list this week, and Norton reports the book has sold 135,000 copies in print and digital formats in its first week on sale. PW checked in with author Michael Lewis’ longtime editor, Starling Lawrence, to get some more background on the country's hottest adult title. more »


Bezos Pens Long Amazon Shareholder Letter
In one of his longest shareholder letters, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos gave readers a “tour” of 21 Amazon initiatives. Shout outs included a "landmark year" for Audible, heavy investment "on behalf of readers," and plans to expand Sunday delivery to most of the U.S. And Amazon's "Prime Air team" is testing the 5th and 6th generation "aerial vehicles," Bezos wrote. more »

Klassen's 'Hat' Books Hit One-Million Mark
Just two and a half years after author-illustrator Jon Klassen made his solo debut with "I Want My Hat Back," that picture book and its companion, "This Is Not My Hat," have reached a combined worldwide in-print tally of one million copies. The two books have been translated into a total of 22 languages, including Finnish, Catalan, and Tetum. more »

THE ROUNDUP

Amazon Pays Staff $5k If They Quit : The intent of the program is to ensure that Amazon only retains people who really, really want to work at Amazon.

Beautiful Photos of Bygone Bookstores : Indulge in some literary nostalgia and appease your book-beauty tooth (you know you’ve got one) with these lovely photos of old bookstores.

Parting is Not-So-Sweet Sorrow: The current home of Shakespeare & Company, 716 Broadway, was listed for rent by Massey Knakal Realty Services yesterday morning.

Will Amazon Hurt Comic Shops?: What Amazon purchasing Comixology means for your local comic book store.

W.H. Smith to Operate Franchises : WH Smith is moving into operating franchise stores for other retailers including Marks & Spencer as the books to paperclips retailer develops a growing portfolio of brands.

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