The new African Publishing Innovation Fund created by Dubai Cares and the International Publishers Association is making its first round of grants to African publishers. The post At Sharjah’s Conference: Seven African Projects Share in $170,000 Innovation Fund appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-29 08:03:22 UTC ]
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We’d like to hear from people who have downloaded books illegally and those affected by book piracyAccording to the Intellectual Property Office’s latest study of online copyright infringement, 17% of ebooks read online are now pirated – around 4m books. While stereotypes persist that young... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2018-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Costa Book Awards for 2018 drew a record 641 entries across the program's five categories. In January, the five category winners will be announced, followed by the overall winner's ceremony. The post The UK’s Costa Book Awards Shortlists: Half Debuts, £35,000 in Prize Money appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More than 36,000 fans attended Anime NYC 2018, an annual convention focused on anime, manga and Asian pop culture held at the Javits Convention Center, launched last year by Leftfield Media. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does a love of reading as a child lay the foundation for a productive life? These great minds of our time are connected by their passion for children’s books. There’s compelling data that children who grow up with parents reading to them perform better in school. But is it possible that a... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2018-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph is publishing a third book in the international bestselling Rosie Project series by Graeme Simsion, The Rosie Result. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After former AWP conference director Christian Teresi wrote an essay that leveled a host of charges against the organization, the AWP board fired back, claiming the organization is in much better shape than it was six months ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The London Book Fair's day-long Writer’s Summit will return for a second year, featuring the author duo behind Slay in your Lane and writer Daisy Buchanan. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New research has highlighted the “integral role” UK academic publishing plays in facilitating innovation. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nadia Shireen’s The Bumblebear (Puffin) is now available in braille via ClearVision’s library scheme thanks to a partnership with BookTrust. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New reporting in the Russian news media say that the educational sector's large runs and distribution to the provinces help make textbooks attractive to organized crime. The post Russia Textbook Piracy Is In the News: 160,000 Copies Reported Seized appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As the Sharjah International Book Fair opened this month in the United Arab Emirates, London Book Fair and Indonesia's cultural program team met to plan for March's Market Focus program at Olympia London. The post One Book Fair to Another: At Sharjah, London Book Fair Plans Market Focus... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As the 2018 Sharjah International Book Fair has its ceremonial opening, the emirate's royal family reaffirms its commitment to literature and a knowledge economy. The post Sharjah’s 37th International Book Fair Opens With Spectacle, Ceremony appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Following a recent transition of leadership, with the appointment of Stephanie Mehta to editor-in-chief this past February and Amanda Smith as VP, publisher in April 2017, the focus of Fast Company is also leaning towards innovation, both in the coverage of the topic and the implementation of... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Around 20 bookshops are partnering with Granta, author Rose George and the NHS to encourage the public to give blood through the ‘Share a Pint campaign’. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Remaining 'committed to keeping this important topic on the publishing agenda,' the trade show and publishers' organization will stage a third inclusivity conference on November 27. The post London Book Fair and the Publishers Association Plan a Third Inclusivity Conference appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'It is of vital importance that both industry and governments produce data on publishing,' IPA's Michiel Kolman tells Sharjah's publishing conference. The post Sharjah’s Professional Publishing Program Opens: ‘Livelihoods Are at Stake’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix is planning on raising $2bn (£1.5bn) through a bond offering to fund content growth. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah's work promoting Arab book markets includes its annual rights center at Sharjah International Book Fair, which will host 350 companies this year. The post Sharjah’s 2018 Rights Center to Host More Than 350 Publishers and Agencies appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The School Library Data Group (SLDG), a sub-group of the Great School Libraries Campaign, has received a grant from the Foyle Foundation to undertake a major survey of UK school library provision. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The first PubTechConnect Breakfast Panel will bring together leaders and innovators in book marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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