ACNI slammed for 'fundamental misunderstanding' following cuts

Publishing Ireland has slammed the Arts Council Northern Ireland (ACNI) for “fundamentally misunderstanding” how publishers operate following with withdrawal of funding for Blackstaff Press. The Bookseller reported last week that Northern Irish indie Blackstaff Press had had its funding slashed from £82,200 to 0 for next year practically overnight when the ACNI released its funding decisions last week, which becomes effective tomorrow (1st April). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Engadget | 2013-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Fast Company | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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