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Which One of You Sent Me Lonesome Dove in the Mail? Or: Tackling the Great American Western

It was a random day in August when a trade paperback copy of Lonesome Dove showed up in the mail from Simon & Schuster. It didn’t come with a press release or a note, and I’m still not sure who sent it to me (I’ve asked a few S&S publicists and it remains a mystery!), […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-10-10 11:50:25 UTC ]
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HP printers apparently have AI now, because of course they do

The technology industry over the last few years has felt a lot like an episode of the original Power Rangers: It’s AI, AI, AI. Artificial intelligence already had a nebulous and inconsistent definition here in the real world (almost everything we’re calling “AI” now is machine learning,... Continue reading at 'PC World'

[ PC World | 2024-09-26 13:46:31 UTC ]
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Now we await Megan Fox’s “dark” poetry.

In big news for bodies keeping the score and also bibliotherapy, Simon & Schuster have announced the November 7 release of actor Megan Fox’s debut poetry collection, Pretty Boys Are Poisonous, with imprint Gallery Books. Per the press release: “These poems were written in an attempt to... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-08-08 16:42:42 UTC ]
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Britney Spears’s ‘brave’ tell-all memoir out in October

The Woman in Me, which will cover pop star’s conservatorship experience among other topics, is set for release later this yearBritney Spears will release her tell-all memoir, The Woman in Me on 24 October, the publisher announced on Tuesday.The Woman in Me will be “a brave and astonishingly... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-07-11 16:02:28 UTC ]
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Michael Caine’s novel will most likely be rubbish, but I’m glad he’s found his happy ending | Xan Brooks

Most actors make terrible novelists – but writing the ‘cracking thriller’ Deadly Game was life-affirming for the veteran star, so never mind the finished productGod spare us another millionaire actor who fancies themself as a bestselling author –unless the actor is Michael Caine, in which case... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-06-08 12:30:07 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #novelists #bestselling author #basic idea #press release #happy ending


Meta is spinning off the Pytorch framework into its own AI research foundation

In 2016, Meta (then but a simple country Facebook) launched its open-source AI research library, the Pytorch framework. Six years and 150,000 projects from 2,400 contributors later, Meta announced on Monday that the Pytorch project will soon spin out from the company’s direct control to become... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2022-09-12 14:00:51 UTC ]
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Frederick Douglass Books, a new imprint, will publish nonfiction by writers of color.

Forefront Books and the Frederick Douglass Family Initiatives are teaming up to form Frederick Douglass Books, a publishing imprint meant to “establish a pathway for Black and Brown authors” into the publishing industry, the two organizations announced in a press release last week. The imprint... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-16 13:04:40 UTC ]
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McNally Jackson is publishing gorgeous new paperback editions of overlooked classics.

This morning, in a press release, Sarah McNally of McNally Jackson announced the launch of McNally Editions, a new paperback reprint series “devoted to hidden gems.” “As any bookseller knows, recommending books is the most rewarding part of our job—especially when you get to take the reader off... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-08-26 14:41:45 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #bookseller #beaten path #recommending books #hidden gems #press release #paperback editions #mcnally jackson


Report publication: Publishing Sector in Ukraine

Exploring the Ukrainian publishing sectorThe British Council, with support from the Ukrainian Book Institute, commissioned the research which was undertaken by Emma Shercliff from February to October 2020, with the aim of exploring the Ukrainian publishing sector in more detail, and finding ways... Continue reading at 'British Council global'

[ British Council global | 2021-03-29 15:27:40 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #independent publisher #press release #key players #covid-19 pandemic #continuing success #british council


Here’s the longlist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction.

Last but certainly not least: it’s the time for fiction! The National Book Foundation has announced the ten books contending for this year’s National Book Award for Fiction. The award, created in 1950, is the most prestigious literary prize in the United States, rewarding bold and cogent... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-09-18 14:15:26 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #national book award #national book foundation #literary prize #press release #cogent writing #rewarding bold


All the poets on the longlist for the National Book Award for Poetry are first timers.

And now, it’s the time for the poets! Today, the National Book Foundation announced the longlist for the 2020 National Book Award for Poetry. The National Book Awards, created in 1950, is the most prestigious literary prize in the United States, rewarding bold and cogent writing. According to... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-09-17 14:15:43 UTC ]
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Zinczenko Out and Ritchie In as Bonnier Corp. CEO

[caption id="attachment_126571" align="alignright" width="150"] Eric Zinczenko[/caption] After five years as CEO and 14 years with Bonnier Corp., Eric Zinczenko will be stepping down. Replacing Zinczenko will 25-year company vet, David Ritchie, who had been serving as EVP of operations out of... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-17 14:08:15 UTC ]
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Lisa Lucas stepping down as executive director of the National Book Foundation

Lisa Lucas is stepping down as executive director of the National Book Foundation to become Senior Vice President & Publisher of Pantheon and Schocken Books. According to a press release from the NBF Lucas, who took over the ED role in 2016, …was instrumental in securing a $900,000 grant... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-15 13:10:05 UTC ]
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Bobit Business Media Sells Automotive Aftermarket Division

Torrance, Calif.-based Bobit Business Media has sold its automotive aftermarket division, consisting of two controlled-circulation magazines as well as a paid membership program, to 10 Missions Media, a St. Paul, Minn.-based publisher of five B2B publications serving various segments of the... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-06-22 15:09:13 UTC ]
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‘I’m not getting much Take a Break’: Extinction Rebellion’s newspaper, reviewed

The climate activists release their first print publication this week. But does a crisis-hit planet make for winning journalism?In a move that feels more than slightly ironic, the climate activists Extinction Rebellion have decided to go into a media on the brink of extinction, having released... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2019-09-25 16:31:16 UTC ]
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Shanker Out, Litterick In as CEO of EnsembleIQ

[caption id="attachment_170775" align="alignright" width="150"] Jennifer Litterick[/caption] EnsembleIQ's board of directors has appointed Jennifer Litterick as the company's next CEO, effective immediately, marking the third leadership change at the Chicago-based B2B publisher since its... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'

[ Folio Magazine | 2019-09-09 19:33:28 UTC ]
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WPP and iHeartMedia join forces to lure more audio branding business

WPP is hooking up with IHeartMedia on a new partnership aimed at luring more audio business from marketers. The venture, called “Project Listen,” will offer creative consulting and media planning covering multiple platforms, including broadcast radio, digital streaming, podcasts, smart speakers... Continue reading at 'Advertising Age'

[ Advertising Age | 2019-06-17 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Press Release: Akadémiai Kiadó Partners with Sheridan PubFactory to Host All of Their Journals

Hanover, PA — Akadémiai Kiadó is relaunching their AKJournals publishing program―60+ peer-reviewed STM titles―on Sheridan PubFactory’s online hosting platform. Balázs Réffy, CEO, Akadémiai Kiadó said: “As the most prestigious STM publishing organization in Central and Eastern Europe, we are... Continue reading at 'Publishing Executive'

[ Publishing Executive | 2019-06-05 13:54:55 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #eastern europe #press release


Press Release: Meredith and Hearst Among First Publishers to Commit to Adopting IAB Tech Lab Transparency Label

This week Meredith Corporation and Hearst Magazines pledged to adopt the IAB Tech Lab’s proposed industry standard Data Transparency Label. The label will provide advertisers and buyers with four key sets of data: data solution provider information, audience snapshot, audience construction, and... Continue reading at 'Publishing Executive'

[ Publishing Executive | 2019-05-03 16:21:31 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #provide advertisers #press release #data set


Good to meet you… Hannah Heiskanen

This Finnish book lover reads the Guardian in order to keep in touch with the UK after coming here on the Erasmus programmeI’m originally from Helsinki, Finland. I majored in English philology at the University of Helsinki, and began an ongoing relationship not only with my British boyfriend but... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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