Written By: Charlotte Williams Rob Brydon, Steve Coogan and John Bishop are among the latest big-name celebrities to have been snapped up for autobiographies, as comedians look set to dominate the hardback celebrity memoir market again this autumn. Gavin and Stacey star Rob Brydons memoir is to be published this autumn by Michael Joseph, with MJ non-fiction commissioning editor Daniel Bunyard winning world rights after a hotly contested auction. He said: We expect this to be a huge title for Christmas 2011. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The ALA’s Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable is rolling out new initiatives geared toward serving and supporting librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics and graphic novels are prime targets in the current battle to ban books at libraries across the country, and librarians who have championed the comics form find themselves on the front lines. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Patricia J. Murphy, author of the picture book ‘Mama, Look!’ and dozens of other titles, explores how spirituality can help with difficult emotions in a new children’s book, ‘God is Everywhere: Wise Words for Little Ones.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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When the Next Big Idea Club launched in 2018, the centerpiece of its offerings was a box subscription. It still offers that service, but has company has shifted gears, now operating as an “audio-first company.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Over the past three years, the Dutton/Plume imprint, founded by actor and stand-up comedian Phoebe Robinson, has become a home for “strong voices, unique points of view, and undeniable talent." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Toronto Star books editor Deborah Dundas says that even though class divisions exist in Canada, we don't talk about them openly. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2023-05-27 08:00:00 UTC ]
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Gene Luen Yang's award-winning graphic novel started as a self-published comic. Now it's a Disney+ series featuring Oscar-winning actors Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-24 19:26:40 UTC ]
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A who's who of comics writers and graphic novelists—and a surprising number of hip hop legends—joined the U.S. Book Show on May 23 to discuss this year's most exciting forthcoming books in the comics format. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet the authors behind some of the adult, children’s, and graphic titles on PW’s radar. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Internet is abuzz over a forthcoming nonfiction book, a 544-page memoir (including 40 full-color photographs) slated to be published by Flatiron on July 9th. Why? Because The Internet thinks it was probably written by Taylor Swift. It all started when the owner of indie bookshop Good... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-08 16:47:07 UTC ]
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Blackstone Publishing and Valiant Entertainment announced four inaugural titles featuring novelizations of comics characters. The first books are due out in early 2025. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Revamped Sarah Ferguson documentary to air on Four Corners after initial version sparked complaints. Plus: the Australian’s own goalFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastHours before Lachlan Murdoch... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-04-21 04:27:06 UTC ]
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Over the past three years, entry-level wages at the Big Five publishers and Scholastic have risen 23%, on average, in response to calls for a living wage, union actions, and inflation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel announced today that its Comixology-operated Marvel Comics app is shutting down this June. Fortunately, comic fans who bought issues in the app can access them in the company’s self-operated Marvel Unlimited app. The shutdown comes several months after layoffs at Amazon (Comixology’s... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-04-19 18:50:06 UTC ]
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Alison L. Strayer is an award-winning writer and translator. Her work has been shortlisted twice for the Governor’s General Award for Literature and for Translation. Her translation of Annie Ernaux’s The Years was shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize in 2019 and won the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-19 08:59:35 UTC ]
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Looking to read a lot of different comics by a range of creators in one place? Try these excellent comic book anthologies. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-04-14 10:32:00 UTC ]
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DSTLRY will focus on premium comics and collectibles with a resellable digital marketplace that "redefines" the creator-owned business structure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Company denies breaking the law but agrees to pay $210,000 penalty imposed by Liquor & Gaming NSWFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe News Corp-backed wagering company Betr has been fined a... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-04-14 02:39:52 UTC ]
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DSTLRY hopes to improve the treatment of creators in the industry by offering an opportunity to reap the benefits of their characters and content. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-04-13 16:26:24 UTC ]
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Pollack, who created the first mainstream transgender superhero, Kate Godwin, had been fighting Hodgkin’s lymphomaRachel Pollack, award-winning author, leading authority on tarot and the occult, trans activist and comic-book writer who created the first mainstream transgender superhero, has died... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-04-08 10:45:56 UTC ]
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