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Cameron refuses prison campaigners' meeting

The prime minister David Cameron has refused to meet with campaigners and authors seeking to... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Fifty Shades’ All The Rage, Again

When the first trailer for the much-anticipated adaptation of E.L. James’s "Fifty Shades of Grey" dropped on July 24, it took the Internet by storm, becoming the most-watched YouTube preview of the year thus far. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dorset based indie bags 'Book of the Week'

A monograph published by Dorset-based publisher Little Toller Books has scooped a coveted BBC... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poet Frank Bidart, journalist James Wolcott take PEN Literary Awards

Bidart, Wolcott, and playwright David Rabe are among the recipients of the 2014 PEN Literary Awards. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of August 4, 2014

Harlequin sale to HarperCollins closes and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German copyright law is unconstitutional, Yahoo says in complaint

A German copyright law that gives publishers the exclusive right to the commercial use of their content online is unconstitutional according to Yahoo, which has filed a complaint with Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court.The law, which came into effect last August, gives publishers exclusive... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lagardere reports hit to Hachette US ebook sales

Hachette Book Group's ebook sales declined in the first half of 2014, and the impact of the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manga Buzz is Strong at Comic-Con 2014

While there were fewer manga-related panels than ever on the programming schedule at Comic-con International, there was still lots to see on the floor and publishers reported strong sales at this year's show. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A preview of the Hatchards St Pancras bookstore

The second branch of Waterstones' iconic London Hatchards bookstore will open in St Pancras... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air July 31, 2014: Luke Nichter

Luke Nichter, author of "The Nixon Tapes: 1971-1972" (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9780544274150) will appear on WNYC's "The Leonard Lopate Show" on Thursday, July 31. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why you should ignore the superlatives on book jackets

Cover blurbs aren't reviews, they're advertisements that offer no space for balanced, nuanced positivityRecently I was at a literature festival, being interviewed by a man who hadn't had the chance to read my novel. It was fine. These things happen and we muddle through.Unable to draw upon the... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Logitech TogetherWeGame will make you a game developer -- no skills needed

Growing up as a computer nerd, I remember thinking that I would learn how to program, so I could develop my own video games. I think this is a dream that many nerds share. I remember that my dad bought me a huge book on programming and after about 5 pages, I gave up and began reading comic books... Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yoga Meets Religion, Spirituality in Four New Books

Some people of faith worry that yoga’s philosophical and spiritual aspects might conflict with their personal beliefs. Others find that faith can interact with yoga practice in a way that makes it far more meaningful than “a good stretch.” Four new books examine the intersections of religion and... Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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TISP network makes innovation recommendations

New recommendations to help “foster and sustain innovation” between the publishing... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Evernote Teams with FastPencil for E-books and Print

Evernote users can import their notes into FastPencil and create an ebook or PDF that can be distributed through all the major ebook retail platforms. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lavelle to take over from Quadrille's O'Shea

Quadrille has appointed Sarah Lavelle as its new publishing director, replacing Jane O'Shea,... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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John Green's novels will stay in Wisconsin, Florida schools

Parents complained about Green's books 'Looking for Alaska' and 'Paper Towns,' but a school committee in Wisconsin decided not to remove 'Alaska' and 'Towns' was taken off a reading list in Florida, then restored.  Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

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The Daily Dot goes long and slow with relaunch of The Kernel

Count The Daily Dot as the latest digital publisher getting into the "magazine" business. The post The Daily Dot goes long and slow with relaunch of The Kernel appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HBG Sales Rise 5.6% Despite Amazon’s 'Punitive' Actions

Despite its dispute with Amazon, in the first six months of 2014 Hachette Book Group revenue rose 5.6% over sales in the first half of 2013. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VfL celebrates 50th anniversary of Public Libraries Act

Voices for the Library is marking the 50th anniversary of the Public Libraries and Museums Act by... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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