Australia’s Richard Flanagan Wins Man Booker Prize

Though this was the first year that Americans competed, the Man Booker Prize was awarded to an Australian, for his novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North. The post Australia’s Richard Flanagan Wins Man Booker Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Saunders awarded first Folio Prize

US writer George Saunders has won the inaugural Folio Prize for his short story collection Tenth... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Catton, Tartt and Atwood on Baileys Women's Prize longlist

Six debut novelists will compete against writers at the “top of their form” on the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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History focus for Pushkin House Russian Book Prize shortlist

The books on the shortlist for the Pushkin House Russian Book Prize 2014 cover a wide range of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Strathie, McFall and Mackay win at Scottish Children's Book awards

Books published by Scholastic, Bloomsbury and Kelpies have won prizes at the 2013 Scottish... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Six things to know to avoid being sued for defamation in Australia

If you tweet, have a Facebook account or post photos on Instagram, then congratulations – you’re a publisher. Here is a guide to protecting yourself against legal action on social mediaPaul Farrell Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Robinson wins second Blue Peter book award

Author and TV presenter Tony Robinson has won his second Blue Peter book award, for Weird World... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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H&S wins auction for Joey Essex

Hodder & Stoughton has acquired an autobiography from The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) star Joey... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oscars 2014: '12 Years a Slave,' other literary adaptations take home prizes

The Oscars 2014 ceremony saw the movie '12 Years a Slave,' based on the memoir of the same name by Solomon Northup, score big by winning the Best Picture prize. The Oscars 2014 awards were held on March 2. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Award-Winning Authors Struggling to Make Ends Meet

Writing for The Guardian, Robert McCrum observes that “the credit crunch and the internet are making writing as a career harder than it has been for a generation.” Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mosse reveals plans for Baileys Women's Prize

Celebrating great writing by women and taking it to a wider audience than ever before are the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber signs Richard Ayoade

Faber has signed a three-book deal with comedian and director Richard Ayoade. Editorial... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Does Winning a Literary Award Lead to Negative Reviews?

A new study reports that after a book wins an award its social media ratings tend to dip. The Guardian explains why. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Explaining Australia’s Fair Use Publishing Conundrum

We look at what would the proposed introduction of fair use to Australian copyright law mean for publishers, and why is it attracting international attention. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man or God? Scholars Again Debate the Divinity of Jesus

At the center of the Christian faith stands a perplexing event--a human named Jesus of Nazareth becomes a living embodiment of God. But over the centuries many Christians have raised questions about this moment: How did such a transformation occur? How can a man be fully human and fully divine... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gilbert, Sacks, Solomon on Wellcome Book Prize shortlist

Elizabeth Gilbert, author of bestseller Eat, Pray, Love, is one of six writers included on the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stine, Jones Win Horror Writers Association's Lifetime Achievement Award

Past winners include Stephen King, Anne Rice, Joyce Carol Oates, and Ray Bradbury. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Transworld wins auction for Disclaimer

Transworld is to publish a debut psychological thriller by Faber Academy alumnus Renee Knight,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Five Graphic Novels Nominated for L.A. Times Book Prize

Nominees for the 34th annual L.A. Times Book Prizes have been announced and include five finalists for the graphic novel prize. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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