Abrams Cancels Controversial 'Suicide Bomber' Graphic Novel

Abrams will cancel the planned May 2019 publication of a graphic novel on its ComicsArts list, 'A Suicide Bomber Sits in the Library,' following criticism on social media and elsewhere. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Image Comics Is Now the #2 Graphic Novel Publisher

Image Comics announced sales gains and 19 new titles at their fourth Image Expo earlier this month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Controversy over Houllebecq's vision of France's future

The ever-controversial French author Michel Houellebecq has denied that his new novel, about a future in which a Muslim party beats the far-right Front National in a presidential election, is a “provocation”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Our 10 Favorite Comics and Graphic Novels of the Year

Reboots of vintage characters, two toy lines sharing the same page, an entirely new Ms. Marvel on the scene—2014 was a pretty eclectic year in the world of comics and graphic novels. Here are our favorite books of 2014. The post Our 10 Favorite Comics and Graphic Novels of the Year appeared... Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2015-01-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Time-Traveling Graphic Novel and More Great Books We’re Reading This Month

It's like the phrase "curl up with a good book" was invented for the month of December. Here's what we're reading by the fire. The post A Time-Traveling Graphic Novel and More Great Books We’re Reading This Month appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-12-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zoella’s ghostwriter Siobhan Curham speaks out over controversy

Children’s author who helped Zoe Sugg with Girl Online says attacks on her are unfair, and insists ‘I did not invite any of this attention upon myself’More about Zoe Sugg and the Girl Online rowSiobhan Curham, the children’s author who unexpectedly found herself in the spotlight this week after... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Canada Cancels Ghomeshi's Book

Penguin Random House Canada has canceled the forthcoming book by former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi, who is currently embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kobo Adds Marvel Digital Graphic Novels

E-book retailer Kobo has reached an agreement with Marvel Comics to sell digital editions of its collected graphic novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fulcrum Publishing Adds Nonfiction Graphic Novels

Fulcrum has plans to publish at least three nonfiction graphic novels a year for the foreseeable future, marketing not only to the general trade but also to comics specialty shops, libraries, and especially, schools. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Grisham apologizes for controversial comments about sex offenders

Bestselling author John Grisham apologized Thursday for comments he made about what he viewed as overly punitive sentences for those who view child pornography. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Début graphic novel for Myriad

Myriad has bought a debut graphic novel by William Volley, following the life of a door-to-door salesman. The Opportunity follows Colin, a salesman on the verge of making it as a regional manager, when his bosses change the terms of his promotion, challenging his grasp on reality. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dover Plans Line of Graphic Novel Reprints

In spring 2015, Dover Publications, which is best known for paperback reprints of classics and out-of-print titles, is launching Dover Graphic Novel, a new line of graphic novels and nonfiction comics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Folio Top Women: Michela O'Connor Abrams

Michela has worked with Dwell's founder Lara Deam to create a brand that extended beyond its foundation in print into a series of platforms built around community. This vision now extends across 11 platforms including the award-winning Dwell magazine, Dwell.com, Dwell Homes, Dwell on Design and... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2014-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Great Back To School Graphic Novels

It's September which means school is back in session. Here are 10 books that take place at schools or primarily involve the lives of teachers and students. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookscan: Graphic Novels Up 10% In 2014 So Far

Graphic novel sales are up this year in both the bookstore channel and specialty comics shops. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kingstone Publishes Graphic Novel Tie-In for Sony Movie

Kingstone Comics has published the graphic novel version of the film 'The Remaining,' a supernatural thriller that releases in theaters September 5. The graphic novel is already out in digital on ComiXology and in print at retail. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dark Horse Looks to Add More Kids' Graphic Novels

Dark Horse Comics is expanding the number of kids' graphic novels it publishes each year, launching four new titles in 2015 with more kids graphic novels planned. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sand Named Adult Trade Publisher at Abrams

Michael Sand, executive editor at Little, Brown, has been appointed v-p, publisher, adult trade at Abrams, effective September 22. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Distribution Engine Brings U.K. Small Press Graphic Novels to the U.S.

Seven U.K. Small Presses have banded together to bring wider retail distribution and greater sales to their graphic novels in the U.S. comics market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Graphic are These Novels?

Read with caution: in September, a number of libraries will invite patrons to read comics and graphic novels that have been challenged or banned in schools and public libraries in recent years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York’s Kinokuniya Adds U.S. Comics, Graphic Novels

The Japanese bookstore chain is adding western comics and graphic novels at its New York City store with plans to also host events and add related pop culture merchandise. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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