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48 kindergartners make an exodus from a book desert in a pair of yellow school buses. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-06 12:00:45 UTC ]
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Apply Now for the 2016 Children’s Book Editor’s Trip to Germany

Children's book editors from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: apply for the German Book Office New York editor's trip by April 11, 2016. The post Apply Now for the 2016 Children’s Book Editor’s Trip to Germany appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beyond Rustic: Publishers Take Up ‘Field-to-Table’ Cookbook Trend

A wave of new cookbooks coming this spring teach readers the ins and outs of foraging and "field-to-table" cuisine. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Trio of Tor Editors Takes a Road Trip

Three editors, seven days, six bookstores in five states (and the District of Columbia), 2,500 miles, and countless hours of book talk and laughter add up to Tor's first-ever editors' tour. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Polly and Her Pals: Volume Two,1928-1930' is a gorgeous trip to the 1920s

A classic comic strip gets the royal treatment in an oversized hardcover collection. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee remembered by a president, publishers and more

Although for decades she only had one published book to her name, Harper Lee influenced generations of readers worldwide who fell in love with her novel "To Kill a Mockingbird." Lee, who died on Friday at 89 in her hometown Monroeville, Ala., is being remembered not only by figures in the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Remembering Harper Lee

For Richard Jackson, owner of Square Books in Oxford, Miss., "To Kill a Mockingbird" is unquestionably one of the most “beloved stories in all of American culture.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade figures remember George Weidenfeld

Seven trade figures reflect on the life and legacy of the late George Weidenfeld. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Levelling the playing field

Publishers are changing the entry-level criteria for prospective candidates simply to secure the best talent, argues Neil Morrison. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On Carmen Balcells: Remembering the Role of a Literary Agent

Kalem Literary Agency remembers legendary Spanish literary agent Carmel Balcells and her contributions to international authors, writing and agenting. The post On Carmen Balcells: Remembering the Role of a Literary Agent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Dover remembers George Weidenfeld

Former Weidenfeld & Nicolson employee Michel Dover remembers Lord Weidenfeld. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Remembering Our Friend, Mark Dressler

Publishing industry expert Mark Dressler passed away on December 23, 2015. We remember his optimism, enthusiasm and hard work. The post Remembering Our Friend, Mark Dressler appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Data-light' in the deep field with Worldreader

"What if the most disruptive thing ebooks ever do is make books truly ubiquitous?" asks Worldreader's Danielle Zacarius in her article for us today. Worldreader's mission uses e-readers, mobile phones and other devices. The programme, a 501(c)3 (non-profit) charity based in San Francisco,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookTech Awards Showcase: The Owl Field

"When listening, you truly feel as though you are physically in the room where the recording took place." Montreal-born Michel Lafrance tells Molly Flatt about binaural recording, which is the foundation of his Owl Field startup. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patterson grant funds Mainstreet road trip

Scottish independent bookshop The Mainstreet Trading Company has revealed how it has spent the grant money it received from author James Patterson: it has bought and renovated a van, transforming it into a mobile bookshop. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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​This interactive map crams in American literature's greatest road trips

People love road trips. Some like 'em more than others. And some like them perhaps a little bit too much. This interactive map from Richard Kreitner and Steven Melendez crams the locations mentioned in twelve road-tripping books including Mark Twain... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Face Up: Field & Stream

​Field & Stream Issue: June Circ: 1.25 million Editor: Anthony Licata Design Director: Sean Johnston Publishing Company: Bonnier There aren’t a lot of magazines that feature “regular people” The post Face Up: Field & Stream appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Mockingbird’s’ Trip from Popular Library To Grand Central

The anticipation of the publication of "Go Set a Watchman" has led to increased interest in Harper Lee’s other book, "To Kill a Mockingbird." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EC white paper aims to level digital playing field

The European Commission has a grand plan to create a single market for digital content across all the member states of the EU, so it can be bought and sold without barriers such as the administrative burden of different VAT rates.  The creation of that market will help entrepreneurial start-up... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ruth Rendell, British mystery writer, remembered for Inspector Wexford novels

Rendell was one of Britain's most popular crime novelists and wrote dozens of books, including many under the pen name Barbara Vine. She passed away over the weekend. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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