BookExpo 2020: Machado Unveils First Graphic Novel

Bestselling author and National Book Award finalist Carmen Maria Machado will discuss the forthcoming The Low, Low Woods at BookExpo Online's Adult Book & Author Dinner. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Arts Books Buys Companion Press

In a deal that adds 27 titles to its backlist, Graphic Arts Books has acquired the trade books and publishing rights of Companion Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sequential Adds Enhanced SelfMadeHero Digital Graphic Novels

Sequential, a comics storefront app focused on literary graphic novels, has released a new version of the app with upgraded features in addition to offering three specially-enhanced titles from acclaimed U.K. comics publisher SelfMadeHero. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Unveils Web Site for Biz Book Coverage

250 Words is a "publisher-agnostic" site featuring essays, reviews, and interviews. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon451 Unveils College Writing Contest

Simon & Schuster's new science fiction imprint, Simon451, has launched a writing contest for college students. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novels In Translation From the Nicolas Grivel Agency

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ITV and BBC told to learn lessons from graphic Lee Rigby murder coverage

Ofcom clears broadcasters after complaints, but tells them to consider explicit warnings before airing 'challenging' footageRead the full Ofcom ruling on TV news coverge of Woolwich killing (P22)Ofcom has told broadcasters including ITV and the BBC to learn lessons after they aired graphic... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gilbert Hernandez remakes his graphic reputation

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[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Posman Unveils Curated Series

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Myriad launches graphic novel competition

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bauer unveils digital brand The Debrief aimed at 20-something wealthy women

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[ The Guardian | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Unveils New Academic Area for 2014 Show

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novels in Spain: The Comic Reborn and Rebranded

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Envisioning the Boxer Rebellion in Linked Graphic Novels

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-11-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novelist Jacques Ferrandez is Still Dreaming About Algiers

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Unveils Its MatchBook Print-and-Kindle Combo Deal

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[ AllThingsD | 2013-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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RR Donnelley to Buy Consolidated Graphics for $620M

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[ Folio Magazine | 2013-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple unveils iPad Air tablet

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Engadget | 2013-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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