Brazilian Photographer Sebastião Salgado Wins German Book Trade Peace Prize

During the Berlin Book Days events this week, the Börsenverein has praised Salgado for 'raising worldwide awareness for the fate of laborers and migrants as well as for the living conditions of indigenous peoples.' The post Brazilian Photographer Sebastião Salgado Wins German Book Trade Peace Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Hot Key bags new YA books from Robert Muchamore

Hot Key Books has acquired two standalone YA novels from Robert Muchamore, author of bestselling YA series Cherub. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Rejoice in Logan’s Success. It Means Grittier Comic Book Movies Are Coming

Comic book movies now have another "hard-R" hit. And it won't be the last. The post Rejoice in Logan’s Success. It Means Grittier Comic Book Movies Are Coming appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

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Teachers' favourite books have been revealed in the 2017 UKLA shortlist

The shortlists have been announced for the UKLA book awards, with illustrated books nominated in all three age categories for the first time. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Dave Eggers, Valeria Luiselli and more will judge the 2017 National Book Awards

Dave Eggers, Valeria Luiselli, Jacqueline Woodson and Nick Flynn are among those who will be judging the 2017 National Book Awards. The National Book Foundation announced the new roster of 20 judges Monday. They include authors, some whom are previous National Book Award winners and finalists,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Trapeze to publish Sarah Millican's first book

Orion imprint Trapeze is publishing comedian Sarah Millican's first book in October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Market Focus Poland at London Book Fair: ‘We’ve Become Interesting Neighbors’

'We've ceased to be anonymous migrants,' says Dariusz Jaworski. London Book Fair attendees next week will be greeted by Books From Poland. The post Market Focus Poland at London Book Fair: ‘We’ve Become Interesting Neighbors’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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German publishers are skipping Facebook’s fake-news initiative

“When you ask five questions, Facebook has the answer to none of them,” said one publishing exec. “The initiative appears to be set up by amateurs." The post German publishers are skipping Facebook’s fake-news initiative appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

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Boys' basketball: After 35 years at Fairfax, Harvey Kitani wins his first Southern Section title

Retirement sure looks good to Harvey Kitani, who spent 35 years coaching at Fairfax High before stepping down as a coach and teacher. But his retirement isn't really a retirement. He took over as head coach at Rolling Hills Prep this season, and on Saturday, Kitani won his first Southern Section... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Faber acquires 'haunting' novel from award-winning Amit Chaudhuri

Faber & Faber has acquired Friend of My Youth, a new novel by award-winning writer and critic Amit Chaudhuri. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Grant Smithies: Craft beer - Drinking by the book

This might be, I thought, the perfect guidebook for a man like me. A thirsty man, in other words. A man who's permanently parched. Continue reading at Stuff

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Gottwals Books Turns 10, Adds 15th Store

Shane Gottwals discusses the strategy that's seen his bookstore grow from a single 1,500 square-foot space to an expanding operation with multiple franchisees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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HarperCollins Children's Books partners with Hopster

HarperCollins Children's Books has partnered with Hopster, an "edutainment" subscription app that helps kids under six to learn through stories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Cooking 101: Cookbook Authors Offer Tricks of the Trade

Five cookbook authors offer tips for novice cooks, discuss their favorite kitchen tools, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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World Book Day 2017 in pictures

Children got the opportunity to meet their favourite authors this week, as World Book Day celebrated it's 20th anniversary on Thursday 2nd March.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of March 6, 2017

S&S nabs an Andrew Nagorski book about World War II, Tor is set to relaunch George R.R. Martin’s Wild Cards series, Rachel Caine re-ups at Berkley, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Obamas' Book Deals Spark $65 Million Mystery

If Penguin Random House really spent the rumored $65 million to acquire books by the former president and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, how could the publisher recoup its outlay? It might not be that hard. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Brexit negotiations: government urged to keep publishing trade barriers 'to absolute minimum'

A paper published today by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Publishing (APPG) is calling on government to keep barriers on trade "at an absolute minimum" for books during negotiations to leave the European Union - whatever trade-off is offered to impose them. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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World Book Day: An interview with Raymond Briggs

Raymond Briggs talks to Newsnight about The Snowman, what David Bowie got wrong and being childless. Continue reading at BBC News

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 6, 2017

This week: Dan Chaon's terrifying masterpiece, plus an espionage novel set during the October Revolution of 1917. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Weldon Owen to Launch Gift Imprint, Blue Streak Books

Blue Streak Books will launch this spring with former Running Press v-p and publisher Chris Navratil at the helm as associate publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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