Margaret Atwood's first stand-alone novel in 15 years will be published in September, alongside a new collection of short stories. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hodder & Stoughton has acquired a book on leadership by Sir Alex Ferguson, described as a “refreshing, inspiring and straight-talking business book – packed full of leadership lessons that can be applied far beyond the football pitch”. Leading, which will be co-written with investor and... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Vox Media -- the digital publisher behind sites like The Verge, SB Nation and Vox.com -- has opened a department in Los Angeles aimed at making more digital video and, possibly, traditional TV.As Vox Creative Director Chad Mumm told The Hollywood Reporter about the new Vox... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
BuzzFeed Inc. is expanding in Canada as the online publisher of lists, news and quizzes seeks to boost Web traffic with more targeted content tailored to local tastes. Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Portobello Books has signed a novella by Polish author Wioletta Greg. Senior editor Max Porter acquired world English language rights to Guguly (title to be confirmed) from the Barbara J Zitwer Agency in association with Marzena Stefanska of Agencja Literacka Kwiaty Orientu. Published by... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
A new standalone novel from Margaret Atwood will be published by Bloomsbury in September. The Heart Goes Last, Atwood's first standalone novel since the Man Booker Prize-winning The Blind Assassin in 2010, will be published on 24th September, the day that will also see Virago publish the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
"@TheBuzzer," a Fox Sports network show that exists almost entirely on social platforms, has reduced its output on YouTube over the past several months in favor of publishing videos directly to Facebook and Twitter. In doing so, it has found that Twitter is best for videos about breaking news... Continue reading >> [ Source: Digiday | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Myrmidon has acquired the true story of a young British girl and her family trapped in France during the Second World War after her father is incarcerated by the Nazis. Kate Nash, director at Myrmidon, acquired world rights to the memoir, titled Nell and the Girls, direct from the author,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Sir Terry Pratchett, the author best known for his Discworld series, has died aged 66. His novels weaved fantasy, science fiction, satire and whimsy to great effect -- more than 80 million Discworld books have been sold worldwide. Despite publishing ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
[Sponsored Content] Miami International Airport and HCP/Aboard Publishing takes a cutting-edge approach to engaging travelers while they are en route. The post MIA Connections Makes A Huge Impact In The Travel Industry appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading >> [ Source: Folio Magazine | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
HarperCollins Children’s Books and Bloomsbury Children’s both have two books shortlisted for this year’s Children’s Books Ireland (CBI) Book of the Year awards [see full list below]. Bloomsbury’s Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan and When Mr Dog Bites by Brian Conaghan are on the shortlist, as... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Reader’s Guild has signed a long-term licensing agreement to market and publish Reader’s Digest's Condensed Book series as Reader’s Digest Classic Editions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Friends, family members, colleagues, and those otherwise touched by the work of the late author gathered for an evening of rich and decidedly up-tempo readings, speeches, and performances to honor his life. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The festival featured more than 40 authors who spoke on panels, signed copies of their books, and met with readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Illustrator and cartoonist Roy McKie, best known for his several children's book collaborations with Dr. Seuss, died on January 8 in New Holland, Pa. He was 93. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has announced the recipients of the 2015 Carle Honors. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Here's an exclusive first look at Jeffrey Brown's fourth and final take on the Skywalker family's foibles, 'Darth Vader and Friends,' due in April. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Award-winning British fantasy author Terry Pratchett, creator of more than 70 books, including the long-running Discworld series, died on March 12 at his home following complications from a chest infection. He was 66. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
The recipients of this year's National Book Critics Circle Awards, which recognized titles published in 2014, were announced at a ceremony at the New School on March 12. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
When it comes to catering to Millennials, Total BooX believes that eliminating the the friction in the traditional ebook purchasing process is key. The post Total BooX: Ebooks for the Way the 21st-Century Reader Reads appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]