Some of Pixar's most illustrious alums, steeped for decades in Pixar's potent creative culture, reveal how they apply the company's philosophies of success to their own ventures--and you can, too.While working as an animator in London in the late 1990s, Suzanne Slatcher spent her lunch breaks at the comics shop, reading a hardcover book on the making of Pixar's then-latest film, A Bug's Life. "It was like 40 pounds, and it was so expensive I couldn't possibly afford it. But at lunchtime I went and just pored over this beautiful artwork," she says. "The craft of this thing…it wasn't like movie effects, it was very much from a high quality tradition." Slatcher worked at a traditional 2D studio, but was teaching herself 3D animation, a skill that eventually got her hired at Pixar itself, where she worked for nine years as a modeler and layout artist.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
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The founders of this Houston digital media company focus on an underserved market. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
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From big-box stores and schools to banks and gymnasiums, here are some old buildings that were turned into libraries (and bookstores). Continue reading at Book Riot
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Mary-Alice Daniel has been on a journey, literally, across continents. She documents her experiences in A Coastline Is an Immeasurable Thing, which is a memoir about places, from which she has been uprooted, assimilated into, revisited, and settled, giving the reader a close look into the lives... Continue reading at Electric Literature
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Readers dream about owning their own bookstore. So let's indulge in the fantasy: design a bookstore and get a matching book recommendation! Continue reading at Book Riot
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Several new and forthcoming faith-based books on marriage and parenting feature straight-talk, Scripture, and a spike of humor. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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In a Copyright Clearance Center discussion, two scholarly publishing experts share experiences with open access transformation. (Sponsored) The post Transition to Open Access: Tackling Complexity and Building Trust appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Publisher commerce marketplaces aren't always successful, but Hearst's Sheel Shah hopes his company's new marketplace will capitalize on the natural evolution of its readers' online shopping habits. Continue reading at Digiday
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Since founding Morgan James Publishing in 2003, entrepreneur David Hancock has helped launch the careers of thousands of authors. Whether it’s a business- or faith-based title, a novel, or a children’s story, the books’ accolades speak for themselves. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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In The Brain-Friendly Workplace, Fabritius details how neuroleadership can help companies retain top talent, improve the workplace, and help create better work-life balance for all employees. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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It’s a tale as old as time: a Brazilian writer sets her Kindle aside for a few weeks to work on her own novel, and when she goes back to get a little reading done, finds that the device has been infested with a horde of tiny white ants. “My virtual library had become a […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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While arguing against intolerance, Azar Nafisi draws parallels between literary dystopias and contemporary America. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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At the Guardian, Jami Attenberg, author of the recent memoir I Came All This Way to Meet You, reflects on how a key moment of rejection allowed her to carve out her own path as a writer. “I’m old enough to realise that there is one more important part to carving out your creative life: … The... Continue reading at The Millions
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The science fiction author spoke with WIRED senior correspondent Adam Rogers about climate change and big solutions. Continue reading at Wired
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How often do we hear an engineer’s voice in books? Roma Agrawal and her critically-acclaimed Built - The Hidden Stories Behind Our Structures (Bloomsbury Press), comes to mind, but I’m struggling to think of many others. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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With its first two titles issued last week and a further four to come in 2021, Conor Nagle explains how HarperCollins Ireland is harnessing the power of a big list alongside some indie sensibilities. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Having been responsible for much of Orion’s non-fiction output for more than a decade, Amanda Harris’ switch to agenting came as a surprise to some. She discusses her first 18 months at YMU, and explains why it has been a rewarding endeavour. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The author of the upcoming novel, ‘Cloud Cuckoo Land,’ rejoices in libraries, research, and books that transport readers to other lives and times. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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The British author Fiona Mozley’s new novel, “Hot Stew,” features sex workers fighting an eviction order from a real-estate heiress and a host of other Londoners vying for control over their lives, careers and possessions. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Mensah Demary, who worked alongside Yuka Igarashi at Catapult since its early days, vows to broaden Soft Skull Press's reach after being promoted to editor-in-chief. He replaces Igarashi, who moved on to Graywolf Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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As A Mighty Blaze celebrates its first year of promoting authors and books, it continues to grow, with new projects planned that include a conference educating book people on how to maximize their social media presence. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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