The British author, who lived in the US, blended memoir and travelogue in books that were often inspired by the seaJonathan Raban, the British travel writer, critic and novelist known for his candid accounts of travelling the world in books such as Passage to Juneau and Coasting, has died aged... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-01-18 08:53:25 UTC ]
On strike since November 2022, the HarperCollins union walkout has become a test case for how labor unions could change the publishing business. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Adam Bessie and Peter Glanting’s debut graphic memoir 'Going Remote: A Teacher’s Journey' chronicles the impact of the pandemic on the community college where Bessie teaches and on the lives and education of his students after the suspension of in-person classes and the switch to online... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
'PW' talks with Stephane Metayer about the making of 'Tephlon Funk!,' a fast-paced paranormal adventure graphic novel set in the Queensbridge housing projects in New York City in the 1990s. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Bookstore sales inched up 0.5% in November over a year ago, to $668 million, compared to $665 million in November 2021. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
DBW's final day looked at a recent study of publishing industry startups and found that innovation takes all forms, from wildly successful ideas that took time to take off, like Audible, to cutting edge innovations, like blockchain book retailing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
Yale University historian Ned Blackhawk, author of 'The Rediscovery of America,' selects 10 must-read works of Native American history. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
DBW's final day looked at a recent study of publishing industry startups and found that innovation takes all forms, from wildly successful ideas that took time to take off, like Audible, to cutting edge innovations, like blockchain book retailing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
“Teller of the Unexpected,” an elegant new biography, sidesteps the ugly side of the children’s book author while capturing his grandiose, tragedy-specked life. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2023-01-17 20:39:40 UTC ]
First week of the controversial memoir’s sales breaks official UK records reports Nielsen, Guinness World Records and WaterstonesPrince Harry’s Spare has sold almost half a million copies in the UK in its first week on sale, making it the fastest-selling nonfiction book since records... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-01-17 16:13:57 UTC ]
The Frankfurt-based Bookwire has entered a partnership with Google Play Books for broader automated production of audiobooks. The post Bookwire Expands Its Text-to-Speech Audiobook Offer with Google Play Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-17 14:43:24 UTC ]
In 'Spare,' the Duke of Sussex attacks just about everything but the real source of his woes: the British monarchy itself. Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2023-01-17 14:00:28 UTC ]
Banned books are some of the best to discuss in book clubs. This reading guide to frequently banned book New Kid will help you get started! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-01-17 11:37:00 UTC ]
Find 9 of the best revenge manga, with plenty of options whether you’re a long-time manga fan or just getting started. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-01-17 11:34:00 UTC ]
Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new release titles from De’Shawn Charles Winslow, Dan Kois, Colm Tóibín, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2023-01-17 10:59:00 UTC ]
Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new release titles from De’Shawn Charles Winslow, Dan Kois, Colm Tóibín, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Millions | 2023-01-17 10:59:00 UTC ]
I assume that at some point I must’ve told Dan Kois what to do. During the years he worked for me at the grand old Bull’s Head Bookshop on the UNC-Chapel Hill campus somewhere in the late ‘90s. I must’ve said, at least once, “Shelve. Show that customer to the cookbooks. Shut up.” If so, […] Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-01-17 09:54:33 UTC ]
As nominations open for the 2023 German Book Trade Peace Prize, the program joins in the 'Winter Aid Ukraine' campaign. The post German Book Trade Peace Prize: ‘Winter Aid for Ukraine’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-17 05:19:13 UTC ]
Katie Hafner, author of the novel 'The Boys,' takes note of 10 books that resonate with male readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
Europe Comics, which offered consumers digital editions of European comics in English in addition to rights sales, is shutting down its consumer-facing activities. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-17 05:00:00 UTC ]