Blackstaff Press 'devastated' to have Arts Council funding withdrawn

Northern Ireland publisher Blackstaff Press  said it is “devastated” to learn its Arts Council funding has been withdrawn and is “absorbing the shock” of the news. The independent press, which has been running since 1971, said it found out its funding had been slashed from £82,200 to zero for the 2015-16 year through the Arts Council Northern Ireland (ACNI) website yesterday (23rd March). Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Torrey House Press Becomes Nonprofit

Utah’s Torrey House Press, started by Mark Bailey and Kirsten Johanna Allen in 2010 to publish books about the environment and conservation, is becoming a nonprofit. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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VIDEO: Pratchett fans: Final book 'devastating'

Sir Terry Pratchett fans react to the release of the authors final novel, almost six months after his death. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2015-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dave Morris: It’s murder, but is it art?

Our regular contributor Dave Morris' timing is always game-on sharp: Faber and Touchpress have just released their long-planned app edition (for iOS) of Iain Pears' Arcadia. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Pullman blasts government over status of arts in schools

Author Philip Pullman has said the UK is run by “philistines and barbarians” as government plans appear to reduce the status of arts subjects in secondary schools. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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U. of Akron Press Gets Support, Staff Back

Authors, staff, and other supporters of the University of Akron Press expressed relief after UA president Scott Scarborough affirmed his commitment to maintaining the press' viability and rehired laid-off employees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Laurence King hires Valli as art commissioning editor

Marc Valli, managing director of the independent book and gift shop Magma and editor-in-chief of Elephant contemporary art magazine, has been appointed as art commissioning editor at Laurence King Publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Better Together: SparkPoint, She Writes Press

Almost one year after SparkPoint Studio acquired the hybrid publisher She Writes Press, the purchase is providing the type of synergy that SparkPoint CEO Crystal Patriarche had hoped for. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Spy The Unsung Psychedelic Pop-Art Landscapes Of Roy Lichtenstein

A new exhibition chronicles the iconic artist's lesser known fascination with sea and sky.Roy Lichtenstein was once derided as the "worst artist in America," but time has proven him to be synonymous with 1960s Pop Art and cemented him in the annals of art history. After all, good art typically... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Protests Continue As U of Akron Press Interim Director Named

As protests by authors and others continue, the University of Akron has named an interim director to oversee the transition of its university press into the school's division of libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Johnston Press claims trading up despite slump in ad revenue

Local newspaper publisher reports operating profits down 4.3% to £27m in first half to 3 July, but digital audience grows by more than 20%Johnston Press has said it has seen an improvement in trading since issuing a warning to investors that sent its shares tumbling last month, although ad... Continue reading at The Guardian

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First Look: David Petersen Talks ‘The Art of Mouse Guard’

Mouse Guard creator David Petersen talks about his evolution as an artist, as seen in this exclusive excerpt from 'The Art of Mouse Guard.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Schmidt Joins Running Press

Kathleen Schmidt has been named v-p, director of marketing and publicity at Perseus imprint Running Press, leading the publicity and marketing efforts at the publisher's Philadelphia office. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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University of Akron Press In Limbo

The University of Akron states that it is transferring UA Press operations to its libraries division, after informing employees that their positions are being eliminated. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Media Amplification is Key to Small Press Success

Chad Post of Open Letter Books explains how leveraging social networks for media amplification is now a key to small press marketing success. The post Book Media Amplification is Key to Small Press Success appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Central Recovery Press Releases Movie Companion Title

Las Vegas–based publisher Central Recovery Press was founded in 2006 by parent company Central Recovery, with the mission to counteract the stigma associated with addiction, treatment, and recovery, explained executive editor Nancy Schenck. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Booktrack Attracts $5 Million in Funding

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Bristol libraries could be saved after council u-turn

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Lost My Name secures $9m in funding round

Storytelling start-up Lost My Name plans to grow its business globally after raising $9m (£5.6m) in a funding round led by Google Ventures. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Cambridge University Press publishes 50,000 peer-reviewed academic research under three main publishing groups: Academic, Cambridge English, and Education. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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