More than 200 – from JK Rowling to Rowan Williams – feature in Hacked Off ad supporting watchdog rejected by publishersMore than 200 leading figures from the arts and academia, including writers, film-makers, actors, comics and broadcasters, have signed a declaration of support for a system of press regulation underpinned by royal charter.They include Danny Boyle, Michael Palin, Sir Tom Stoppard, Sir David Attenborough, Sir Alan Ayckbourn, Alan Bennett, Dame AS Byatt, Irvine Welsh, Bob Geldof, Ian McEwan, John Cleese, VS Naipaul, Sir Ranulph Fiennes and the former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.Their names appear in full-page advertisements published in three national titles on Tuesday, including the Guardian. The ads – headlined "What do all these people have in common?" – will also be carried later this week in other papers and news magazines such as the Spectator and New Statesman.The declaration, and the assembling of the names, has been organised by Hacked Off, the body formed by and on behalf of victims of press intrusion and abuse, several of whom – such as JK Rowling, Christopher Jefferies and Kate and Gerry McCann – have signed the statement.Its publication marks the first anniversary of the royal charter agreement on press regulation, the system agreed by parliament following the report into press standards by Lord Justice Leveson.But the royal charter has been rejected by the overwhelming majority of newspaper and magazine publishers, who are on the... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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In Hiromi Kawakami’s new science fiction novel, Earth is a place of surveillance, isolation and dread. The characters (and clones) are doing their best to stay alive. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2024-09-03 09:00:59 UTC ]
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The author, most recently, of 'There's Always This Year,' will join UT Press as editor of its American Music Series, of which his 2021 book on A Tribe Called Quest, 'Go Ahead in the Rain,' was a part. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Christian parenting, Lifeway, Devin Maddox, Zondervan, Webster Younce, MennoMedia, Crossway, Paraclete, Lillian Miao, IVP, Elissa Schauer Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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A sweetly situated bookstore and its bookseller in France leads Richard Charkin to speculate on job titles in publishing. The post Richard Charkin in France: What’s in a Name? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-30 19:45:11 UTC ]
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Following his graduation from NYU’s Center for Publishing, Writing, and Media program this spring, Aananth Daksnamurthy turned his thesis on getting more worldwide attention for South Asian literature into a new small publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Continuing its international expansion, Simon & Schuster's Australian arm acquires Affirm Press, a 14-year-old independent publisher. The post Simon & Schuster Australia Acquires Affirm Press appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-26 15:00:02 UTC ]
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With summer vacation in the books and the 2024–2025 school year beginning, teachers and librarians are raring to go with new lessons, updated spaces, and plenty of books to recommend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The agreement to buy the Melbourne-based independent publisher is Simon & Schuster's second overseas acquisition since it was bought by KKR late last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Mad Cave Studios, now celebrating 10 years, continues to expand its wide-ranging library of graphic novels and comics. Nakama Press is a new imprint focused on manga and other international offshoots of the art form, including manhwa, manfra, and manhua. Allison Pond, director of marketing for... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Some back-to-school purchases are no-brainers, like a new laptop or Chromebook. But other helpful products aren’t always as obvious. They can seem purely optional—stuff to buy when you have money to burn. But don’t discount tech gadgets and accessories, especially if you’re often... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-08-22 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Amanda D'Acierno is named as the global president of Penguin Random House Audio, after leading PRH audio in the US since 2008. The post Nihar Malaviya Names Amanda D’Acierno To Lead PRH Audio Worldwide appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-21 17:32:12 UTC ]
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The Californian small press celebrates 30 years of independent publishing in 2024. Red Hen puts out 27 titles annually in fiction and poetry—including the poems of Percival Everett—across seven imprints. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The longtime president and publisher of Penguin Random House Audio Group in the U.S. will join the company’s global executive committee and add its global audiobook program to her purview. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Amid a months-long dispute with influencers, many of whom have vowed not to promote St. Martin's Press titles until their concerns are addressed, SMP on Friday released a brief statement condemning "racism in all its forms" and saying it remains committed to "publishing a wide variety of books... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Beloved comedy publication The Onion has started back up with a paper-and-ink print edition for the first time in over ten years. As announced on the comedy institution’s website and in a story in The New York Times, The Onion has decided to return to their roots as a newsprint, fish-wrappable,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-08-16 17:57:49 UTC ]
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Independent presses keep up the good fight in a fall season full of bold and inventive offerings. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Texas-based art book publisher is set to launch its first commercial trade publication, 'Joy Machine,' a retrospective of the work of Texas sculptor Jeffie Brewer, with plans to publish two to three titles a year starting in 2025. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Six shortlisted titles are named at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in the Royal Society's £25,000 Trivedi Science Book Prize. The post In Scotland: the Trivedi Science Prize Names a 2024 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-12 13:15:49 UTC ]
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Canada-based independent horror publisher DarkLit Press has collapsed, with authors jumping ship and claiming royalties have gone unpaid. A year ago, DarkLit was announcing new imprints and developing its audio offerings, but its website and social media accounts have since gone black, and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Catch up on the latest news relevant to libraries, including upcoming adaptations, high profile book club picks, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-08-09 15:45:00 UTC ]
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