M&G Book Printers News

Orlando in July is Hot, Hot, Hot!

diane — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:05:57 +0000

But it will be cool at the National Speakers Association Annual Convention. Held the 17th through the 20th at the Orlando World Center Marriot, M&G will be exhibiting at table #47. Stop by and see us and pick up an M&G beach ball.

Orange Frazer Press Video Debuts on YouTube

diane — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:47:50 +0000

Take a few minutes to enjoy the fun, delightful video Orange Frazer Custom Books Stop Motion.

Based in Wilmington, Ohio, Orange Frazer Press publishes beautiful, high quality books about Ohio and Ohioans.

Kudos to Ocoee Middle School

diane — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:32:14 +0000

The McNaughton & Gunn Team sends kudos out to Ocoee Middle School and their tribute to literacy. Check out their video Gotta Keep Reading.

To iPad or Not to iPad…

diane — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:39:49 +0000

The publishing world is abuzz with speculation on the future of eBooks and how the launch of the iPad will impact it. For a couple of opinions click on the links below. And by all means, let us know what you think about eBooks, the iPad or publishing in general.

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-ipad-notebook12-2010apr12,0,4893505.story

http://www.idealog.com/blog/looking-at-the-ipad-from-an-ebook-readers-perspective

Thought for the day…

diane — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:42:32 +0000

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”

- Charles W. Eliot

Thought for the day…

diane — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:42:13 +0000

“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.”

-Ruth Stout

City Lights Books is Honored

diane — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:05:15 +0000

City Lights has been named Bookseller of the Year by Publisher’s Weekly. Located in San Francisco, the independent bookstore is a favorite destination among book lovers worldwide.

City Lights Books also has a publishing division that produces cutting-edge fiction, poetry, memoirs, literary translations and books on vital social and political issues.

Our sincere congratulations go out to City Lights. Click on the link to visit the City Lights web site.

Celebrate Small Press Month

diane — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:20:58 +0000

Held annually in March, Small Press Month is a celebration of the literary works produced by independent publishers . What exactly is a Small Press? Generally the group is comprised of smaller publishing houses that release books for niche markets. The term is used interchangeably with Independent Publishers.

Click here for more information on Small Press Month.

Bryant Named to Environmental Council

diane — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:38:03 +0000

Jonnie Bryant, Executive Director of Marketing and Sales, has been named to the Book Industry Environmental Council (BIEC). The BIEC is coordinated by Green Press Initiative and the Book Industry Study Group. The council focuses its efforts on the following three priority areas.

Tracking environmental progress of the book industry
Setting an industry wide goal for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Establishing a label to identify publishers that are leading the way in reducing environmental impacts

The M&G team is pleased and privileged to be represented on this council of publishers, printers, paper manufacturers and suppliers, retailers and relevant non-profit organizations.

M&G Remembers Lucille Clifton

diane — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:44:25 +0000

The M&G Team was saddened by the news of the passing of award winning poet, Lucille Clifton. M&G had the privilege of printing several of Clifton’s titles. Our condolences to her family, friends and work associates.

Click her to read an article from the Baltimore Sun.