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Bowie was a 'true pioneer' says V&A

David Bowie’s book publisher and director of the V&A museum has called the singer a "true pioneer" and said his death is "a loss to us all". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Executive Shutters Print Edition

Will go digital-only along with Book Business, with plans for more events and webinars. The post Publishing Executive Shutters Print Edition appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

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Prowse wins 2015 Sainsbury's ebook of the year

A Mother’s Story, the “gripping and heart-wrenching novel” from Amanda Prowse about a young mother struggling to cope with postnatal depression, has won Sainsbury’s Entertainment on Demand’s ebook of the year. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Thousands sign petition to name new element in Pratchett's honour

A petition has launched to name a newly-discovered element "octarine" - the colour of magic in the late Terry Pratchett's novel of the same name. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Murphy appointed PRH Ireland publicity director

Fiona Murphy has been appointed to the new in-house role of publicity director at Penguin Random House Ireland. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Post-Lawsuit, HC Publishing 'Julie of the Wolves' E-book

The announcement comes after a federal judge found, in 2014, that Open Road had infringed HarperCollins’ copyright by releasing an unauthorized ebook edition of the Newbery Medal-winning novel. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrating with 'Champagne and Donuts': Sophie Blackall on Her 2016 Caldecott

When asked how she was going to finish the rest of her day yesterday, just-named Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall responded: “Champagne! And donuts." Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Magazines As Training Ground for Readers, Writers and Publishers

South African writer and literary magazine publisher Nick Mulgrew discusses how literary magazines are perfect training for pursuing more ambitious projects. The post Literary Magazines As Training Ground for Readers, Writers and Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2016 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners

PW spoke with the three big winners of the ALA's 2016 Youth Media Awards, about what they were doing when the committee called. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'A Huge, Huge Shock': Matt de la Peña on His 2016 Newbery Medal

Well known for his realistic YA novels that explore class and racial identity, Matt de la Peña became the first Hispanic author to receive the John Newbery Medal on Monday, and only the second author to win the Newbery for a picture book. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Howe's debut wins T S Eliot Prize

Sarah Howe has won the £20,000 T S Eliot Prize for her debut collection Loop of Jade – the first time a debut has won the award. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Authors and publishers urge US to help missing booksellers

Author and publishing organisations worldwide have banded together to urge the United States' government to investigate the disappearances of five missing Hong Kong (HK) publishers. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Slightly Foxed bookshop to close

Slightly Foxed bookshop on London's Gloucester Road is to close at the end of the month due to “extortionate” rental rates. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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What's Next for The New Republic</em>?

Chris Hughes, the Facebook co-founder who bought the venerable magazine in 2012, says it’s up for sale again.   Continue reading at 'The Atlantic'

[ The Atlantic | 2016-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Popular history writing remains a male preserve, publishing study finds

Slate survey of US titles published last year shows overwhelming bias towards male historians and subjects – with a similar picture emerging in the UKAmerican popular history is a “male preserve”, according to new research from the US online journal Slate, with three-quarters of works published... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

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The 10 Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2016

"The Girl on the Train," J. K. Rowling's "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Peyton paces on with new novel

Next month will mark more than 70 years of the work of author K M Peyton being in print, and David Fickling Books will recognise the occasion by publishing a new novel by the Flambards creator. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Chris Hughes Puts The New Republic Up for Sale

Chris Hughes' ownership of The New Republic looks like it will come to an end.The Facebook co-founder, in a staff memo later published on Medium, announced that he is seeking a new owner for the magazine, which he acquired in 2012."After investing a great deal of time, energy, and over $20... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

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Harlequin Hopes to Find 'Binge' Readers with New E-Serial

Mimicking the model popularized by streaming television, Harlequin is releasing all eight parts of its new Tough Justice digital serial today. The hope is that readers will binge-read the series, as they binge-watch certain TV shows. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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De la Peña, Blackall, Ruby Win Newbery, Caldecott, Printz

Matt de la Peña has won the 2016 Newbery Medal for ‘Last Stop on Market Street’; Sophie Blackall has won the 2016 Caldecott Medal for 'Finding Winnie'; and Laura Ruby has won the 2016 Printz Award for 'Bone Gap.' Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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