Amid rising book bans and attacks on DEI initiatives from the White House, the American Booksellers Association and its members struck a note of defiance at their annual gathering in Denver. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
While it may not quite be a death knell, Readerlink’s decision to end distribution for the format is likely to push publishers to dramatically cut back the number of mass market reprints they publish. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
Jaime Hernandez’s new graphic novel is a generational update on the lives of his fictional punk rock duo Maggie and Hopey from the original Locas and Love and Rockets comics series. A ten-page excerpt. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
With Diamond Comics Distributors in the midst of bankruptcy proceedings and sales of comics periodicals flying unexpectedly high, things looked very different at this year’s conference for direct market comics retailers—including the surprisingly buoyant mood. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
Comments at Senate estimates came after Daily Telegraph editor said it ‘never intended to provoke an incident’ but approach could have been ‘better-handled’Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s domestic spy... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-02-26 01:19:04 UTC ]
The Publishers Association's Dan Conway calls for 'partnership' rather than 'subservience' as the UK's AI consultation closes. The post UK: ‘The Great Copyright Heist Cannot Go Unchallenged’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-25 23:10:14 UTC ]
The Queer Beauty of Unfaithful Translations, by paparouna Essay [email protected] Tue, 02/25/2025 - 15:23 Photo by Igne B / Unsplash The author explores some common issues in translation and how they might affect translation of queer texts.... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2025-02-25 21:23:36 UTC ]
Iowa public libraries may lose access to state funds for being affiliated by the American Library Association under a new anti-library bill floated by state republicans. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-02-25 18:20:00 UTC ]
The longlist for the International Booker Prize 2025 “celebrates the best works of long-form fiction or collections of short stories ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-02-25 18:01:05 UTC ]
The New York Times weathered some powerful storms in media over the last 20 years to transform itself into a digital publication with more than 11 million subscribers and $300 million in annual earnings.Unfortunately, success hasn’t carried over to a chunk of its 1.5 million square-foot... Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2025-02-25 16:19:40 UTC ]
The importance of documentation in an era of misinformation. Where and how the story of Ohio library budget cuts emerged and what is–and is not–true right now. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-02-25 14:30:00 UTC ]
Looking at books that make the bestseller lists week after week and the ones that get chosen for big-name book ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2025-02-25 13:00:00 UTC ]
The Daily Mail introduced its first paywall for its U.S. edition on Tuesday, marking a shift in its digital strategy as the general interest publisher seeks to diversify its revenue streams beyond advertising. DailyMail+ is part of a broader plan from the privately owned... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2025-02-25 12:00:00 UTC ]
This year's 13-book International Booker Prize longlist comprises 11 novels and two short story collections translated from 10 languages. The six-book shortlist will be revealed on April 8, and the winner will be named on May 20. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has launched Requited, HBG’s first new adult imprint, which will publish 10–20 titles per year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
Caldecott Medalist Uri Shulevitz, widely celebrated for his distinctive ink and watercolor images that capture a child's viewpoint, and stories often drawn from his evocative childhood memories, died on February 15, two weeks short of his 90th birthday. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-25 05:00:00 UTC ]
Richard Charkin looks ahead to 'magic bullets' that may be offered to the book business at London Book Fair. The post Richard Charkin: Approaching London Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2025-02-24 22:47:06 UTC ]
Out of the Shadows, by Lilach Galil Fiction [email protected] Mon, 02/24/2025 - 15:16 Photo by Lucas Alexandros / Flickr Lilach Galil’s 2009 novel, Betsilo (In its shadow), is a polyphonic novel told by the six main characters. Rona is a poet... Continue reading >> [ Source: World Literature Today | 2025-02-24 21:16:13 UTC ]
The Lives of the Caesars, translated from Latin by The Rest Is History podcast co-host Tom Holland, details everything from ancient policy failures to sex scandalsA gossipy account of the lives of Roman emperors has entered the bestseller charts – 2,000 years after it was written. Sex scandals... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2025-02-24 14:00:06 UTC ]
On the dedication page of No Offense: A Memoir in Essays, Jackie Domenus writes, “To all the queer and trans folks who have bitten their tongues until they bled: this book is for you.” In this powerful and timely collection, Domenus defends and celebrates identity and love with an unflinching... Continue reading >> [ Source: Electric Literature | 2025-02-24 12:00:00 UTC ]