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Israel has destroyed two publishing houses in the West Bank.

The Israeli army has raided and destroyed two publishing houses in the West Bank.   The IDF has attacked and destroyed two Palestinian publishing houses in the occupied West Bank. pic.twitter.com/wAlxVSGcDZ — Saul Staniforth (@SaulStaniforth) February 15, 2024 This latest raid in Ramallah is one... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-02-15 18:45:55 UTC ]
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AAP Honors Brave Publishing Around the World

The Association of American Publishers is giving its International Freedom to Publish Award to all publishing houses in multiple countries and regions of the world that continue to publish despite increased government pressure, harassment, and threats. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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‘There’s an industry-wide mental health crisis’: authors and publishers on why the books sector needs to change

After a survey revealed the stresses that authors face when placed in the spotlight for the first time, publishing houses and industry bodies have pledged extra training and pastoral careAuthor and publisher welfare has been a hot topic in the books industry of late. Publishing houses, trade... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2023-07-18 15:13:43 UTC ]
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The Black-owned publishing houses that shaped the Windrush generation

Community-produced newsletters informed newcomers of the local shops, clubs and bars that were most welcoming to Caribbean migrants. Continue reading at 'The Conversation'

[ The Conversation | 2023-06-19 09:17:46 UTC ]
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Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Waives Exhibitor Book Fair Fees

For a third year, publishers, publishing houses, and booksellers will enjoy no-fee participation in all Abu Dhabi book fairs. The post Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center Waives Exhibitor Book Fair Fees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-05 15:40:07 UTC ]
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What Happens When Publishing Houses Merge?

In November 2020, Penguin Random House expressed interest to buy competitor Simon & Schuster. What are the impacts of mergers such as this? Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2022-11-23 11:33:00 UTC ]
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Arabic Language Centre Issues Rights Grants, Signs UAEU Agreement

Publishing houses in 16 countries are to benefit from the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre's 'Spotlight on Rights' grants. The post Arabic Language Centre Issues Rights Grants, Signs UAEU Agreement appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-21 14:41:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins union workers go on strike over pay ‘for as long as it takes’

Workers at the only ‘big four’ publisher to have a union authorize indefinite strike over low wages and diversityStephanie Guerdan started working in the children’s book department of HarperCollins Publishers six years ago. It was a dream job – just not a dream paycheck. The $33,500-a-year... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-11-10 18:03:45 UTC ]
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Finnish Frankfurt Fellow Kalle Siltala: ‘A Versatile View’

Helsinki's Kalle Siltala's family founded one of the two publishing houses at which he works. He's one of this year's Frankfurt Fellows. The post Finnish Frankfurt Fellow Kalle Siltala: ‘A Versatile View’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-22 20:40:11 UTC ]
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What Is Publishing Doing to Combat Censorship?

Have you wondered what concrete measures publishing houses are taking to combat censorship? Read n to find out. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2022-07-27 10:34:00 UTC ]
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Germany’s De Gruyter Completes Archive Digitization: 53,000 Titles

Four publishing houses were merged by Walter De Gruyter in 1923. The new digitization brought 10,000 out-of-print titles back into availability. The post Germany’s De Gruyter Completes Archive Digitization: 53,000 Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-09-28 16:29:01 UTC ]
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Write to roam: why armchair travelling is back in fashion

Reissued tales of classic journeys are being snapped up as Britons long for escape while having to stay at homeSome will go on a “great trudge” from the Hook of Holland to Istanbul. Others will explore the canyonlands of Utah or the mountains of Iran. But there is one idiosyncrasy they will all... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2021-07-04 07:30:15 UTC ]
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Beat Technology Is Developing Romania’s First Audiobook Program

Publishing houses in Romania are working together to produce the Echo audiobook subscription platform, a first in its market. The post Beat Technology Is Developing Romania’s First Audiobook Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-14 04:05:13 UTC ]
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Conservatives don’t want anti-Biden books. Should liberals be concerned?

Every time a Democratic president is in office, conservative publishing houses rush to capitalize on the opportunity, publishing political screeds against the president in the hopes of a best-seller. It’s a rule of thumb at this point—at least, until this year. According to The Atlantic,... Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2021-06-04 17:03:56 UTC ]
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The Conservative Publishing Industry Has a Joe Biden Problem

Neither authors nor publishing houses have figured out how to turn the new president into a compelling villain. Continue reading at 'The Atlantic'

[ The Atlantic | 2021-06-02 09:00:00 UTC ]
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Republic of Consciousness prize shares £20,000 pot among longlist

Shola von Reinhold wins the award for small publishing houses with their novel LOTE, but financial reward split among 10 publishersThe Scottish author Shola von Reinhold has won the Republic of Consciousness prize for small presses for their “dazzling” queer debut novel LOTE. But the £20,000... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2021-05-19 12:17:35 UTC ]
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Pacing the Lion’s Path in Cuba: A Conversation with Carlos Manuel Álvarez, by Anderson Tepper

Interviews Carlos Manuel Álvarez’s debut novel, The Fallen—a withering portrait of a Cuban family with conflicting visions of their country and their roles within it—was published in June 2020 and has helped establish Álvarez as one of the leading... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'

[ World Literature Today | 2021-03-29 21:52:25 UTC ]
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Translating Fang Fang’s Wuhan Diary amid the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Conversation with Michael Berry, by King Yu

Interviews   Michael Berry is a professor of Asian languages and cultures and director of the Center for Chinese Studies at UCLA. He has published extensive works on addressing the richness and diversity of Chinese art and culture in sinophone... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'

[ World Literature Today | 2021-02-24 15:28:04 UTC ]
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What’s Left Unsaid: How Ismail Kadare Escaped Suppression but Embraced the Style It Taught Him, by Peter Constantine

Essay Photo by Tyler Quiring / Unsplash Ismail Kadare has a remarkable quality of saying a great deal and with much clarity, but in an elusive, oblique, and allegorical way. Peter Constantine situates Kadare’s work in the long history of the... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'

[ World Literature Today | 2021-02-18 14:09:58 UTC ]
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“Lusting after a Tart of Peacock Tongues”: A Conversation with Publisher Barbara Epler, by Veronica Esposito

Interviews Barbara Epler started working at New Directions after graduating from college in 1984, and she has been its president and publisher since 2011. In 2015 Poets & Writers awarded Epler their Editor’s Prize, and in 2016 Words Without Borders... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'

[ World Literature Today | 2021-01-11 14:39:22 UTC ]
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