At Hearing, Judge Appears Skeptical of Internet Archive’s Scanning and Lending Program

Over the course of the 90-minute hearing, Judge John G. Koeltl appeared unmoved by the IA's fair use claims and unconvinced that the publishers’ market for library e-books was not impacted by the practice known as controlled digital lending. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-03-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Two Supreme Court cases could upend the rules of the internet

The Supreme Court could soon redefine the rules of the internet as we know it. This week, the court will hear two cases, Gonzalez v. Google and Twitter v. Taamneh, that give it an opportunity to drastically change the rules of speech online.Both cases deal with how online platforms have handled... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-02-20 15:00:18 UTC ]
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Rights Edition: Bologna Book Plus’ Rights Programming

Several parts of the 2023 Bologna Book Plus programming touch directly on international translation and publication book rights. The post Rights Edition: Bologna Book Plus’ Rights Programming appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Publishing Graduate Programs

This year’s highlighted publishing graduate programs demonstrate that cultivating positive change starts in the classroom as they grapple with how best to prepare students for an ever-evolving book business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Publishing Graduate Programs 2023

This year’s highlighted publishing graduate programs demonstrate that cultivating positive change starts in the classroom as they grapple with how best to prepare students for an ever-evolving book business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Week in Libraries: Archive 2023

An annual archive of PW's library columns The Week in Libraries, updated weekly. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Sourcebooks BIPOC Editorial Training Program Is Opening Doors

Sourcebooks' remote intensive training program for BIPOC interns from nontraditional backgrounds is easing entry into the industry for its graduates while fulfilling the Chicagoland company's DEI objectives. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Translation Program Returns for 2023

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award-sponsored program runs July 23-t0-29 in association with the British Centre for Literary Translation. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Translation Program Returns for 2023 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Little Free Library Launches Indigenous Library Program

The latest initiative from Little Free Library will provide book-sharing boxes for installation on tribal lands and in other Indigenous communities throughout the U.S. and in Canada. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Is Harry the next James Corden? The prince’s TV appearances, in order of greatness

After a week of major TV stand-offs – some with added tequila shots – the spare to the throne hasn’t stumbled. He’s a smooth operator … and truly his mother’s sonKing Charles, as the Prince of Wales, gave one TV interview (on ITV in 1994). Diana, Princess of Wales (on BBC One, 1995) and HRH... Continue reading at The Guardian

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OverDrive: Record Number of Libraries Surpassed One Million Digital Lends in 2022

OverDrive officials said 129 library systems hit the milestone with the Los Angeles Public Library becoming its first library system to surpass 10 million digital circulations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive; January 5, 1889

As 1888 turned to 1889, we reflected on several topics that still resonate today, including a presidential election’s impact on book sales and the importance of copyright protections. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Big Names in Little Magazines: On Thomas Pynchon’s Very First Literary Journal Appearance

“Thomas Pynchon is a young writer, just twenty, who has previously published fiction in Epoch. He is a Cornell graduate and now lives in Seattle.” Writers know that the time between when a piece is accepted by a literary magazine and when it is actually published can be rather protracted—my... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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From the Archive: December 26, 1872

In the final PW issue of our first year, 1872, we ran an obituary of George Palmer Putnam, a U.S. book industry legend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Internet man uses AI to create a children’s book in praise of AI and it is fatuous and ugly.

What the hell are we doing? All the best things are shutting down and people are out here using computers to make children’s books? Not to get too Jeff Goldblum on you, but just because you build a tool to do something doesn’t make it interesting or worthy. To wit, a product designer named... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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From the Archive: December 30, 1899

PW’s last issue of 1899 featured a cover ad for The Knights of the Cross, the latest from Quo Vadis author Henryk Sienkiewicz. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Più libri più liberi: AIE and Aldus UP’s Professional Program

The 2022 edition of Italy's public-facing book fair 'Più libri più liberi' features sessions for professionals at Rome's La Nuvola. The post Più libri più liberi: AIE and Aldus UP’s Professional Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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From the Archive: November 30, 1959

In late 1959, Better Homes & Gardens Books took out an ad in PW urging booksellers to stock up on its titles for the holidays. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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NYU’s Publishing Program Turns 25

We spoke with Andrea Chambers, who heads the master’s degree program, about the tools publishing professionals need today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: December 12, 1986

In December 1986, we covered the surprise announcement that Barnes & Noble had agreed to buy B. Dalton, cementing its position as the country’s largest bookstore chain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: November 25, 1974

We look back on a November 1974 cover ad from Doubleday for Peter Benchley’s hit Jaws, which Steven Spielberg would adapt into a blockbuster movie released the following summer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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