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Saunders hired to manage Enid Blyton brand

Hachette Children’s Group (HCG) has appointed Etta Saunders to the newly-created role of global brand manager to take prime responsibility for the Enid Blyton brand. Starting on 23rd November 2015, Etta will be working closely with the licensing and publishing teams to maximise opportunities... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comma Press to publish Diao Dou

Comma Press is publishing the first full title in English by popular Chinese author Diao Dou, translated by Brendan O’Kane. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“Politics is Distinct from Publishing,” says Saudi Publishers Association

As new members of the IPA, the Arab Publishers Association wants to emphasize that they are an independent, professional, non-governmental organization. The post “Politics is Distinct from Publishing,” says Saudi Publishers Association appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Curation Help Libraries Break Out of Frontlist Dependency?

Why must library patrons wait for weeks to read the latest bestsellers when there are so man more great books to discover? The post Can Curation Help Libraries Break Out of Frontlist Dependency? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Old Street signs former literary agent James Crawford

Old Street Publishing is releasing the first book by former literary agent James Crawford, who is publishing and research grants operational manager for Historic Environment Scotland. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bidding Frenzy Erupts for Princeton U Press Backlist Title

Princeton University Press is breaking foreign sales records with its 2013 book 'The Great Escape,' after author Angus Deaton was named a Nobel Prize winner in economics last month. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A high school senior fights for her dreams: 'We must be greater than what we suffer'

Miriam Antonio left her Koreatown apartment just past 6:30 Friday morning and walked in darkness to her bus stop on Wilshire Boulevard. It's a two-bus journey to Fairfax High School, where Antonio is an 18-year-old senior with a dream that seems tantalizingly within reach. "I live with my Mom and... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Turkey sinks to new low in its debasement of a free press

The appointment of a ‘trustee panel’ to oversee the output of Istanbul publisher Koza-Ipek is more depressing than the police closing it downWhen Turkish police stormed the Koza-Ipek publishing house last week, closing down two daily papers and two TV channels in a forest of shields and batons,... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How the 'Paranormal Activity' franchise found its finale

"Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension" is the final chapter in the "Paranormal Activity" anthology. And after years of terrorizing young couples inside their suburban homes and open-concept kitchens, it's time to close the book on the demon Toby and his evil coven. But how do you end a... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Coloring Books Have in Common With Networks and Nodes

A theorem for coloring a large class of “perfect” mathematical networks could ease the way for a long-sought general coloring proof. The post What Coloring Books Have in Common With Networks and Nodes appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at 'Wired'

[ Wired | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blloon confirms closure but considers 'complete pivot'

Blloon has confirmed that following a series of talks on Friday (30th October) the subscription service will close. However, the platform’s founder Thomas Leliveld told The Bookseller the company was currently evaluating the “different strategic options we have at our disposal” and said as a... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orbit acquires two Jason Arnopp thrillers at auction

Orbit UK is publishing a thriller about the untimely demise of a social media star.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Margo Jefferson memoir to Granta

Granta has acquired Pulitzer Prize-winning author Margo Jefferson's "astonishing" memoir, Negroland. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Instagram Offering Self-Service Carousel Ads Could Attract More Marketers

Touting strong early performances of its Carousel ads, Instagram has opened up the option to buy the multi-photo campaigns through its self-service interfaces. Carousel lets marketers use up to five still images in a single ad, as viewers can swipe through them like virtual magazine pages. ... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'

[ AdWeek | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Halloween 2016 book by Sharratt and Goodhart

Egmont is to publish Little Monster and the Spooky Party by illustrator Nick Sharratt and author Pippa Goodhart to coincide with Halloween next year.   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Garrett Graff Departs Politico

Steve Heuser, editor of The Agenda, will take over Politico Magazine editorial duties on an interim basis. The post Garrett Graff Departs Politico appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Five Minutes With Michael Evans, co-owner of Expressions bookstore at Lexington Market

Bookseller Michael Evans sees great possibilities ahead for historic Lexington Market and Baltimore's west side, where his family has built a business over three decades.While other independent bookstores have shut down and even big chains have struggled to stay relevant in an age of ebooks,... Continue reading at 'Baltimore Sun'

[ Baltimore Sun | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From Minecraft to books: what Stampy did next after YouTube stardom

British gamer Joseph Garrett may be nervous in crowds, but he has a growing legion of young fans – and a publishing deal to make their Christmas“When you’re trying to get somewhere and you’re surrounded, that’s when I get panicked. I’m not great with crowds anyway, but it’s OK on stage. It’s... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Corbyn colouring book to be released

Old Street Publishing is to release The Corbyn Colouring Book, an "adult colouring book with a sense of humour" inspired by Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, in time for Christmas. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Courageous' book on Isis radicalisation to Saqi

Saqi Books has acquired the rights to The Battle for British Islam, an "urgent and courageous book" by human rights campaigner Sara Khan. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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