'Powerful' George Michael biography to HarperCollins

HarperCollins has acquired a biography of George Michael by author Sean Smith to publish in November. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Google’s Gemini-powered photo search arrives in early access

Google’s AI-powered Photos upgrades are beginning to trickle in. Ask Photos, the Gemini-powered chatbot that lets you get ultra-specific and conversational with your photo searches, is launching in early access for select users in the US. In addition, the improved search for more descriptive... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-09-05 16:00:41 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Moves Harvest to Morrow Group; Diana Baroni to Lead Harvest, Harper Wave

Baroni, formerly SVP, editor-in-chief, and publisher of Harmony Books and Rodale Books at Penguin Random House, will join HarperCollins on October 7 as SVP and publisher for Harvest and Harper Wave, which will now both be housed under the Morrow Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Windows unleashed: 7 easy programs that unlock command line powers

Windows, Microsoft, and third-party software makers supply numerous useful tools for the command line — but these are not always easy to use. Graphical user interfaces (GUI), on the other hand, usually offer a more intuitive experience. Instead of developing a program from scratch,... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-08-23 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Compass Rose Publishing Looks to Harness the Power of Indie Booksellers

The new small press, launched by two congressmen-turned-authors alongside former American Booksellers Association CEO Oren Teicher, will work directly with independent booksellers to help curate and market a small list of titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Spotify Audiobooks Partners with Norton for Richard Powers Audiobook

Spotify Audiobooks has partnered with W. W. Norton to produce and release the audiobook of Richard Powers' new novel 'Playground,' to be published in September 24. Spotify Audiobooks has been producing 10-15 titles monthly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Profits Soared in Fiscal 2024

Following a year of significant restructuring, earnings at the publisher rose 61% over fiscal 2023 on a 6% increase in sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Power Ranking the Bookish Movies of 1999

Yes, it's really been 25 years since CRUEL INTENTIONS. Plus: book club picks for August, historical fantasy YA, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-07 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Audible Is Beta Testing AI-Powered Search

Audible.com has launched Maven, an AI-powered feature that allows users to search for audiobooks using natural language queries. The new tool is currently in beta and available to select U.S. customers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dotdash Meredith’s Digital Ad Revenue Grows 12%, Powered by Cookieless Ads

Digital media firm Dotdash Meredith, an IAC company, notched its second consecutive quarter of double-digit advertising growth, largely due to the continued performance of its cookieless targeting tool called D/Cipher. The media company, which houses a portfolio of... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-08-06 21:07:20 UTC ]
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Alice Munro's biography excluded husband's abuse of her daughter. How did that happen?

After the daughter of beloved Canadian author Alice Munro spoke to the Toronto Star about her abuse at the hands of her stepfather, it was also revealed that Munro's biographer intentionally kept that information out of his book. That has some biographers re-examining the purpose of their genre. Continue reading at CBC

[ CBC | 2024-07-26 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Best battery charger & power bank deals for Prime Day 2024

Amazon’s Prime Day sales event is here, and there are tons of great deals to be found on chargers and power banks. This year, Prime Day runs from July 16 through July 17, and includes some great bargains. So, whether you’re looking to snag a travel-friendly pocket charger or upgrade to a... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2024-07-17 10:00:00 UTC ]
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The Morning After: US officials help take down AI-powered Russian bot farm with nearly 1,000 fake X accounts

US officials and their allies have identified and taken down an artificial intelligence-powered Russian bot farm comprising almost 1,000 accounts. These accounts were able to spread disinformation and pro-Russian sentiments across X, formerly Twitter. The Justice Department has revealed the... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-07-10 11:16:59 UTC ]
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US officials announce the takedown of an AI-powered Russian bot farm

US officials and their allies have identified and taken down an artificial intelligence-powered Russian bot farm comprised of almost 1,000 accounts, which spread disinformation and pro-Russian sentiments on X. The Justice Department has revealed the the scheme that was made possible by software... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-07-10 05:40:34 UTC ]
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Writers Talking Writers: Paul Theroux on George Orwell and Ferdia Lennon on James Joyce

Two writers discuss the literary forebears who directly inspired their latest novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2024 Adult Preview: Memoirs & Biographies

Fall brings form-breaking memoirs from seasoned novelists, context-shifting biographies of Audre Lorde and MLK, and autobiographies by the likes of Al Pacino and Josh Brolin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Continues Sales Revamp

As part of a makeover at the HarperCollins sales department, VP of independent sales and wholesale Kathy Faber will take on additional responsibilities in the indie channel, and Wendy Ceballos will become director of independent sales and retail marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Paul Scheer was abused as a child. His new memoir helped him reclaim 'the power of my voice for my childhood'

Paul Scheer's memoir-in-essays, 'Joyful Recollections of Trauma,' centers largely around the abuse he and his mother suffered at the hands of his stepfather. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-05-21 10:00:29 UTC ]
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A bunch of fake Kathleen Hanna biographies were released on the same day as her new memoir.

Yesterday, the iconic Riot Grrrl Kathleen Hanna published a memoir with Ecco/HarperCollins. And Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk is already being touted as an “electric, searing” history from one of rock’s biggest icons. Unfortunately, the book has some competition. From a nefarious bevy... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Jim Fox, Former HarperCollins General Counsel, Dies at 85

Fox, who worked at HarperCollins Publishers for 35 years and as the company's general counsel for a decade, died on May 2 following an extended illness. Former HC president and CEO Jane Friedman once called Fox "a legend in his own time." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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He Sang ‘What a Fool Believes.’ But Michael McDonald Is in on the Joke.

The singer and songwriter with a silky-smooth voice has written a memoir with Paul Reiser that recounts his story of pain and redemption with dashes of humor. Continue reading at The New York Times

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