Writers Malorie Blackman and Marjane Satrapi are among 50 books recognised by reading charity Seven Stories for their cultural diversity. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
In this week's roundup of books generating interest around the globe, we look at a Spanish novel that became an unexpected buzz title at the Frankfurt Book Fair; a lauded Swedish journalist's stab at crime fiction; and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
No one chronicles a Manuncian night out like her, says Helen Pidd (who also enjoyed Zoe Pilger, Anneliese Mackintosh and Karima Francis at the book fest)I loved Animals by Emma Jane Unsworth so much that I read it twice in a week.Picking it up for the first time over the summer, I binged on it,... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
At New York Comic Con, Vertical Inc., a New York City publisher specializing in Japanese prose works and manga, announced plans to launch Vertical Comics, a new imprint focused solely on manga and anime-related titles. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
On Saturday, more than 150,000 members of the public storm the gates of the Frankfurt Book Fair, many dressed in costume. The question these days is: how many of these fans have books in them? Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Book by well-known performing artist who cannot be named is based on his own experiences of childhood sexual abuseA British performing artist has been forced to shelve a book based on his experiences of childhood sexual abuse after his ex-wife obtained an injunction to prevent their young son... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
A debut novel whose supporters include actor Mark Rylance and Conservative MP Zac Goldsmith wins a £5,000 award given annually to "fearless" writing. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Chris Kubica argues that the book business has so far been too content to put the future of reading in the hands of others, and offers 8 ideas to change that. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Halpern's upcoming book on rogue debt collecting is earning praise for bringing 'unexpected literary heft' to the topic and writing a 'colorful and chilling' story. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Gallimard and publishers around the world celebrate Patrick Modiano’s 2014 Nobel Prize for Literature during the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
In a deal closed shortly before the fair got underway, Trident Media’s Ellen Levine sold a debut novel to Farrar, Straus & Giroux’s Jonathan Galassi for a figure rumored to be in the substantial six figure range. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Some of the U.K.’s leading premium publishers gathered together for the Association of Online Publishers’ Autumn conference on Thursday in London. Top of the agenda was the issue of cross-platform publishing and the challenges pub ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Editor & Publisher | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Hollywood newly-wed George Clooney surprises fans at a New York comic book convention by turning up to promote his upcoming Disney fantasy film. Continue reading >> [ Source: BBC News | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Albertine, the newly opened New York City bookstore of the French Embassy, launches a six-day festival and two stores mark reopenings: Third Street Books and Know Knew Books. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Eighty-nine percent of respondents to PW’s recently concluded salary survey identified themselves as white—a finding that, while hardly surprising, underscores the challenges the industry faces in producing books that appeal to minorities. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week, madness at the dawn of Hollywood, life in South Korea, and Kerry Howley's amazing "Thrown." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More than 300 titles became available in bookstores today in the UK. Bookstore owners are hoping the huge amount of titles will get curious visitors into their shops. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Alvina Ling, executive editorial director, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Cheryl Willis Hudson, v-p and editorial director, Just Us Books; and Jason Low, publisher, Lea & Low Books will be the featured speakers at PW's panel discussion on industry diversity set for October 16. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
The Frankfurt Book Fair ran from October 8 to 12, wrapping up on Sunday, and while professional attendance appears to have dipped (exact figures were not available at press time), there was a noticeable increase in the enthusiasm of attendees. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Looking for a new business opportunity, contact, or specific information at the Frankfurt Book Fair? All you have to do is ask around, writes Edward Nawotka. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]