My late father first introduced me to book collecting, in what now seems like a vanished world of dusty second-hand bookshops ...

According to a survey by a London bookshop – and although no statistician, I know an unrepresentative sample when I see one – ...

I've been resolutely old school until now when it comes to reading – I'd rather carry around a forest of dead trees than spend any more of my time squinting at a screen – but there's a gathering trend ...

The US publishing business is in turmoil, driven by the rise of e-books and the decline of print. It has now reached a turning point with e-book revenues overtaking those of adult hardbacks. The ...

Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Some of the biggest names in publishing have had a lousy year, posting spectacular sales falls in the run-up to Christmas. The ...

Q: Years ago, I read that publishers were going to end the practice of bringing out hardback editions before paperbacks. But it never happened. Why do they still do this, and does anyone apart from ...

The volume of hardback books sold in the first week of publication by some of the bestselling authors is down compared to their previous titles, despite the fact that in some cases revenues have ...

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) will soon prohibit hardback books and any books that appear clearly used from entering state facilities. The policy, set to take effect next month, is ...