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L.A. kids menus that don't suck: Think burrata flatbread, not pizza

Your kids deserve more than dry, fried chicken strips and ketchup, a cheeseburger and watery mac 'n' cheese. And in your quest to find a kids menu that doubles as a coloring book, you shouldn't be forced to eat UFO-saucer-sized plates of red sauce spaghetti and bricks of onion rings.  Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CIA torture report to arrive in every US presidential candidate's mailbox

Independent publisher Melville House will send five copies of the US Senate’s report on torture to every White House hopeful – ‘even Donald Trump’Independent publisher Melville House is sending its edition of the CIA torture report to every candidate standing for the American presidency, in a... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ello, the ad-free social network alternative to Facebook, launches mobile app

Ello's mobile app will hit the Apple App store Thursday, about eight months after the ad-free social network launched as an invite-only alternative to Facebook. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘I would call it fraud': Why attribution has a viewability problem

Premium online publishers have struggled to make their ads viewable. But those that do may be paying the price with direct-response advertising. DR tends to be measured on a view-through basis, which gives credit for the conversion to the last exposure. But this model traditionally doesn’t bake... Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In 2018, this publisher will only release books by women. Here's why.

After attending a panel discussion on 'The Crisis of American Fiction,' in which an all-male panel discussed only male authors for an entire hour, author Kamila Shamsie began to research the dearth of women in publishing and literary fiction. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For TV shows based on books or comics, fans are a mixed blessing

During a recent talk show chat, "Game of Thrones" actress Maisie Williams revealed she had listened to fans' online opinions when crafting her scrappy Arya Stark character, originally written as a left-handed swordswoman in George R.R. Martin's book series. "The fans are so die-hard; they're... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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France to Be 2017 Guest of Honor at Frankfurt Book Fair

The Frankfurt Book Fair has formally announced France will be its 2017 Guest of Honor country. The Institut Français will organize France's program. The post France to Be 2017 Guest of Honor at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paul Bacon dies at 91; he revolutionized the design of book covers

Paul Bacon's name may be unfamiliar, but anyone who has browsed the bestseller racks over the last 60 years knows his work. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Toby Jones given senior role at S&S

Former Penguin communications manager Toby Jones has been hired as group marketing and publicity director by Simon & Schuster.  Jones, who left Penguin in 2013 to go travelling, will begin at S&S on 1st July and report to chief executive and publisher Ian Chapman.  Marketing director... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Recession, Inflation Combine to Pop Brazilian Book Bubble

High inflation offset gains, leading to a 5.16% decline for the Brazilian book market in 2014, which totaled just US$2.03 billion. The post Recession, Inflation Combine to Pop Brazilian Book Bubble appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Everett gets a big boost: Boeing lands largest 747 order in 25 years

Big is back. Boeing (NYSE: BA) has landed its largest order for the four-engine 747 jet in a quarter century, a 20-jet order from Volga-Dnepr Group, a Russian cargo carrier. The intent to order, announced at the Paris Air Show, is for 747-8F freighters, and probably is worth about $3.8 billion... Continue reading at 'Silicon Valley Business Journal'

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A reading from the Book of Desmond: and lo, Richard created the Beckhams

Media mogul Richard Desmond’s typically self-effacing new autobiography shows how he took virtual unknowns David and Victoria and made it all OK!A rival emerges to the claim that Al Gore invented the internet. It turns out that Richard Desmond invented the Beckhams. Please adjust your records... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EL James heads to Texas for rare signing event as fourth novel, Grey, is released

Sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey, told from Christian’s perspective, is Amazon.co.uk’s most pre-ordered book of the year Related: EL James to publish Fifty Shades sequel telling story from hero's point of view An independent bookshop in Texas that opened its doors for the first time earlier this... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Coates promoted at Vintage

Beth Coates has been promoted to the role of editorial director at Vintage Paperbacks. Coates will now be responsible for the day to day running of the paperback editorial team as well as continuing her work across Jonathan Cape. Her appointment follows the promotion of Rachel Cugnoni to the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Report: Tim Duncan claims he lost $20 million to financial advisor

Tim Duncan claims he lost more than $20 million to a dishonest financial advisor, according to a report in Bloomberg Business. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sphere signs novels from Carrie Hope Fletcher

YouTube star Carrie Hope Fletcher is to write two novels for Sphere, including a “high-concept love story like no other”. Fletcher’s non-fiction book All I Know Now was published by Sphere earlier this year. Sphere commissioning editor Manpreet Grewal acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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France to be FBF guest of honour in 2017

France has been confirmed as the guest of honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair (FBF) in 2017. The country received the invite to be the chosen guest of honour in 2013, but declined to reply to the invitation until last year, saying that it needed the state to confirm finance for the event. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barbeque book to Little, Brown

Little, Brown has acquired a new cookery title form the founders of barbecue brand, Grillstock. Publishing director signed World rights in Grillstock: The Bar-B-Q Book by Jon Finch and Ben Merrington from Clive Wilson at Harris and Wilson. The book will feature 100 recipes inspired by Deep... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Launches Key Ad Tech Tools for Publishers and Marketers

Google is bringing a clearer picture of advertising to the mobile world with three tech advancements it announced at a company conference in the Florida Keys today. With Neal Mohan still at the helm of the display ad business, Google unveiled new services that help advertisers more effectively... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'

[ AdWeek | 2015-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guild Calls for Higher Royalties, Contract Limits

The Authors Guild has outlined some of the "egregious terms" of current contract boilerplates it plans to address in its Fair Contract Initiative, first announced May 28 during BookExpo America. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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