British Book Awards Expanded for 2019 in Children’s Books, Small Presses

The annual British Book Awards, with winners to be announced May 13, are widening their recognition of independent publishers and of nonfiction and illustrated work in children's books. The post British Book Awards Expanded for 2019 in Children’s Books, Small Presses appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Bonus Culture Podcast: Can the Harry Potter Play Cast the Same Spell as the Books?

On a special episode of our culture podcast, we talk about the published script for J.K. Rowling's new play, featuring the return of her beloved wizards. The post Bonus Culture Podcast: Can the Harry Potter Play Cast the Same Spell as the Books? appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of August 15, 2016

P.C.Cast and Kristin Cast take a new series to SMP; Kensington’s imprint Lyrical Press strikes a deal with French-Canadian author Chloe Duval; Robert Dugoni re-ups at Thomas & Mercer; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Breakthrough for Library E-Books?

SimplyE, a new app from the New York Public Library reduces the once-cumbersome process of checking out library ebooks to three clicks or less. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Book Clubs Matter in the Age of Tablets

The importance of book clubs to the bottom line has rebounded alongside print books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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New Tech Company Looks to Reimagine Enhanced E-books

Entertainment technology developer Neoglyphic Entertaiment has launched a platform that uses data science, gaming and VR technology to create multimedia experiences around traditional novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Media Vet Takes Over at Recorded Books

Tom MacIsaac took the helm of the audiobook publisher and distributor in late June, succeeding Rich Fresse. MacIsaac was CEO of Verve Mobile from 2010 to 2015, where he expanded the company's mobile and advertising capabilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liverpool University Press chair David Attwooll dies

David Attwooll, poet and chair of Liverpool University Press, has died at the age of 67 after succumbing to Erdheim-Chester Disease. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New mental health publisher Trigger Press launches

A new independent publisher dedicated to mental health welfare, Trigger Press, is to publish its first title in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Canadian Indie Could Have Unexpected Hit with New Book on Trees

A book that has topped Germany's bestseller list for the past year is poised to be a North American bestseller for the Canadian small press, Greystone Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Silicon Valley exposé makes Business Book of the Year longlist

Antonio Garcia Martinez's Silicon Valley exposé Chaos Monkeys (Ebury) has been longlisted for the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Publishing Plans $100 Million U.S. Book Division

Bonnier Publishing, the English-language book publishing division of Sweden’s Bonnier Group, has formed Bonnier Publishing USA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin to Join Random House at Midtown Headquarters in 2019

Penguin Random House will be united under one roof, as Penguin is preparing to join Random House at its 1745 Broadway location in early 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two more books from 'Unmumsy Mum' Sarah Turner

Transworld Publishers has signed a deal for two more books by Unmumsy Mum author and blogger Sarah Turner.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

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International Hot Book Properties, Week of August 8, 2016

An Italian guide to Pokémon Go heats up in Europe; the backlist Spanish-language memoir about Pablo Escobar, by his former lover, sells in the States; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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My Job in 5: Charlotte Green, senior assistant commissioning editor, Oxford University Press

Describe your role  I am the senior assistant commissioning editor for the psychology and social work team at Oxford University Press. My role is to take newly commissioned titles from the idea stage through to handover to production. That means working with authors and enabling them to write... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Tyndale Postpones Publication of Ex-Pastor's Book

Tyndale House is delaying the publication of a new title by former NewSpring pastor Perry Noble, who is undergoing treatment for alcohol abuse. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George RR Martin's Wild Cards superhero books set for TV

Author George RR Martin's epic science fiction story series Wild Cards is to be developed for TV following the success of Game of Thrones. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter's 20th birthday to be marked with British Library show

Twenty years after the publication of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, 2017 show promises ‘a journey to the heart’ of JK Rowling’s storiesIdeally positioned in King’s Cross, just a stone’s throw from the mythical beginning of the journey to Hogwarts on Platform 9 3/4, the British... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anzac Heroes named Margaret Mahy Book of the Year in Wellington

A book in honour of the sacrifice of Anzac soldiers has been named Margaret Mahy Book of the Year. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter exhibition set for British Library

An exhibition to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter book is to open next year at the British Library. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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