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10 Famous Creative Minds That Didn't Quit Their Day Jobs

Kurt Vonnegut worked at a car dealer after publishing his first novel, and Philip Glass worked as a plumber while crafting his music. So while you may be itching to ditch your 9 to 5, take a lesson from these legendary creatives and pursue your passions while still collecting a pay check.No... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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U.S. Publishers Increase Presence at Guadalajara

The first ever "USA Pavilion" contributed to an increase in American publishers' participation at this year's Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL). Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quercus Books chosen for Shropshire Bookfest

Two books published by Quercus, The Last Wild by Piers Torday and Secrets, Lies... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PP’s Shakespeare Book Club: No More Tragedy…It’s Time for Romance

Publishing Perspective’s epic reading of the complete plays of Shakespeare, The Play’s The Thing. is near the finale. Next up: the romances, starting with "Cymbeline." Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Next Generation of Custom Textbooks

A number of new developments and new technologies suggest that custom textbook publishing is on the cusp of a boom not seen since the early 1990s. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Accounting investigation for B&N

Barnes & Noble is being investigated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission over its... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paizo’s RPG Design Contest Opens December 10

Tabletop game publisher Paizo Publishing is opening its 8th RPG Superstar Design contest, an annual competition to find the best new game designers. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Vikings of Brazil

We interview São Paulo-based literary agent Pasi Loman who specializes in selling book rights between Brazilian and Scandinavian publishers. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wisdom Publications in Transition at 25

We’re at a watershed,” said Tim McNeill, CEO and publisher of Wisdom Publications, a Buddhist publisher in Somerville, Mass. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daily Mail overtakes Sun as biggest-selling Saturday paper

News UK red-top outsold by rival by more than 20,000 copies in November, but remains the UK's top-selling title across six daysThe Daily Mail overhauled the Sun in November to become the UK's biggest-selling Saturday paper for the first time.However, the News UK red-top remains by some distance... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Briefs: Week of December 9, 2013

Swinwood to succeed Hayes at Harlequin and more in this week's publishing news briefs. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sunday Express critic claims he was fired over gay website images

Mark Shenton says he was accused of bringing the paper into disrepute after bosses found pictures of him on a gay websiteMark Shenton, the chief theatre critic of the Sunday Express, has claimed he was fired after executives discovered naked pictures of him on a gay website.In the daily blog he... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Buying Guide: Find the perfect ebook reader

What's the best device if you want to embrace a post-paper reading world? That all depends on whether you want a dedicated reading device or a more versatile tablet. Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Small Is Beautiful: Micro Bookstores Find a Place

Even before the demise of Borders, the trend of opening superstores was waning, and new bookstores were getting smaller and cozier (many were in the 3,000 to 5,000 sq. ft. range). Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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December 2013 Audio Books: In the Studio

Diaz adds narration to her body of work and more in this week's audio books news. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Reason for Thanks

Print sales held up well during the week of Thanksgiving this year, rising 7.5% in Nielsen BookScan’s retail & club channel compared to the week of Thanksgiving in 2012. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter's new image revealed

New, fully-illustrated edition of JK Rowling's novels will see artist Jim Kay reimagining the entire Potter universe• Q&A: illustrator Jim Kay on the 'brain-freezing terror' of reimagining Harry PotterJK Rowling's bestselling boy wizard is due for a makeover, with the launch of award-winning... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pembrokeshire reviews mobile libraries

  The mobile library service run by Pembrokeshire County Council, used by about 1% of the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Press regulation: most national and regional newspapers sign up to Ipso

New industry-backed watchdog, successor to the Press Complaints Commission, could be up and running by 1 MayMore than 90% of national newspapers and most regional publishers have signed up to the industry's successor to the Press Complaints Commission, according to the new regulator's... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Long Walk to Freedom

We've compiled a brief look at a few of the books on Mandela (including his own). Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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