Illustrator resorts to lawyers over long-running dispute about his sale of the comic-book franchise to Hachette LivreHe co-created the Asterix comic series about the adventures of the indomitable Gaul, but now Albert Uderzo is fighting his own real-life battle, and has filed a legal complaint against his daughter and son-in-law for "psychological violence".The 86-year-old French illustrator told journalists at his house in Paris that "I have kept my mouth shut for years, but today I have decided to act. I want to turn the tables on those who are attacking me. Enough is enough."Uderzo's daughter Sylvie and her husband Bernard de Choisy began a legal challenge in 2011 which claimed that her elderly father was being taken advantage of by those around him, who were exploiting his frailty, and influencing decisions about his literary estate.The row dates back to 2007, when the duo were dismissed from their roles at French publisher Les Éditions Albert René, the company which had published the Asterix series. A year later, Albert sold his stake in the company which he owned with the daughter of the late René Goscinny, the writer with whom he collaborated on the comic book series, to the French publisher Hachette Livre. Uderzo and Goscinny co-created the series in 1959.Sylvie claimed that by selling his share, her father had betrayed the spirit of the books, and opened the Asterix franchise to exploitation in the future. In a column in Le Monde in 2009, she wrote that it was "as... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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Canadian author Alice Munro, who died in May, allegedly 'chose to stay with, and protect' husband Gerald Fremlin, who pleaded guilty to 'indecently assaulting' her daughter. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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The youngest daughter of celebrated Canadian author Alice Munro has opened up about sexual abuse by her stepfather and the deep hurt she felt when her mother chose to support her husband instead of her child. Continue reading at CBC
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The cofounder and former CEO of Scribd envisions Created By Humans as a plug-and-play platform that will encourage AI companies to legally license content from authors and publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Major music labels are taking on AI startups that they believe trained on their songs without paying. Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group and Sony Music Group sued the music generators Suno and Udio for allegedly infringing on copyrighted works on a “massive scale.” The Recording Industry... Continue reading at Engadget
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Cengage, Elsevier, Macmillan Learning, and McGraw Hill have filed a lawsuit accusing Google of promoting unauthorized copies of their textbooks by allowing pirate sites to continue to run ads even after receiving thousands of takedown requests. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Elsevier, Cengage Learning, Macmillan Learning, and McGraw Hill charge that Google has 'caused immeasurable harm' by advertising pirated content. The post Major Publishers Sue Google Over Ads for Pirated Ebooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-06-05 21:10:35 UTC ]
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Amid an ongoing battle over book banning, the ousted board members are suing St. Tammany Parish claiming they are victims of a “smear campaign that vilified them, and sought and achieved their ouster.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The suit comes amid a months-long drama which saw allies of a right-wing group take over the library board and abruptly fire the library director. “This is about who should get to decide what books our kids get to read—parents or politicians,” said Angie Hayden of Read Freely Alabama, one of the... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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In the event of a lawsuit, the U.S. government would likely argue national security issues. Legislation forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell the video-sharing platform or face a ban in the U.S. received President Joe Biden’s official signoff Wednesday. But the newly minted law could be in... Continue reading at Fast Company
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In an April 17 complaint, the publisher alleges that Follett Higher Education could owe the publisher more than $9 million by May 1, for both print and digital content. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Anna Shechtman’s The Riddles of the Sphinx is, so I am told, a memoir of recovery from anorexia and a group biography of the women who developed crossword puzzles. But this is a book that transcends its essential categories: it’s not just a memoir because it allows the reader to move between the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Metro Detroit billionaire businessman Manoj Bhargava faces a lawsuit tied to his ongoing takeover bid of the former publisher of Sports Illustrated magazine.The lawsuit, filed last week in California in a Los Angeles County court, is brought by Ross Levinsohn, a veteran media executive and the... Continue reading at Crains New York
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Leslie Jamison's latest book explores the facets of her identity and how each helps inform her art. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-03-22 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Arroyo, who founded CamCat in 2018 and published more than 100 titles, died on February 26 after a fall. Editorial director Helga Schier said that no decisions will be made about CamCat's leadership until Arroyo's estate is settled. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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His work continues to influence the next generation of manga and video game creators. Continue reading at Book Riot
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Japanese manga comic creator Akira Toriyama, best known for his Dragon Ball series that spawned widely popular films, video games and TV shows, died on March 1 from a blood clot in his brain, his production studio said on Friday. He was 68. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2024-03-08 11:56:02 UTC ]
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The Japanese artist is credited with helping to change the history of manga, including in the U.S. market, where he achieved massive mainstream success. 'Dragon Ball,' which ran from 1984 to 1995, remains one of the bestselling manga of all time. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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A Llano County librarian who refused to ban books at the direction of the board and county has filed a lawsuit with a firm making a name for themselves protecting libraries nationwide. Continue reading at Book Riot
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An inside look at the publication process for the latest installment in the bestselling author’s the Hazel Wood series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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