Cable announces £16m creative skills programme

A publishing training programme led by Oxford Brookes University in partnership with publishers... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Frankfurt Book Fair Fellows Announced: Fred Kobrak Sponsorship Inaugurated

Publishing pros from 16 countries spend a week networking in Germany prior to Frankfurter Buchmesse, and one holds the Fred Kobrak memorial grant. The post Frankfurt Book Fair Fellows Announced: Fred Kobrak Sponsorship Inaugurated appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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National Book Award for Young People's Literature longlist announced

The National Book Foundation on Monday announced the 10 books longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. The list includes a previous National Book Award winner, M.T. Anderson; a three-time Newberry honoree, Gary Paulsen; a debut novelist, Ali Benjamin; Angeleno... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Creative Industries Federation appoints Millard as deputy c.e.o.

The Creative Industries Federation has appointed Rosie Millard as deputy c.e.o. and promoted Caroline Julian to head of policy and public affairs. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker Prize 2017 Shortlist Announced

The Man Booker Prize has announced its shortlist for the 2017 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, and it includes books by Paul Auster and George Saunders. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC programme will mark BL Harry Potter exhibition

The BBC will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter with “rarely seen documents from J K Rowling’s archives, revealing her magical inspirations” in the run up to the British Library’s exhibition next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2017 NBA Longlist for Young People's Literature Announced

The longlist has been announced for the 2017 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Upstart 50 Creative: Matt Oehrlein and Gui Cavalcanti, Co-founders at Megabots

For decades, the creators of movies, comic books and video games have dreamed up a future where giant robots engage in combat. Inspired by their childhood fandom and aided by extensive expertise in robotics, Matt Oehrlein and Gui Cavalcanti decided to make that fantasy a reality. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2017-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google and Bertelsmann expand digital scholarship programme

Bertelsmann and Google are between them to fund 75,000 scholarships through US online education provider Udacity, in which Bertelsmann has a stake. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Deadline looms for Creative Gift category spotlight

The Bookseller will be running a Creative Gift category spotlight in 20th October issue. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ian Rankin announces new Rebus novel for 2018

Ian Rankin has announced there will be new novel featuring his iconic detective protagonist John Rebus in autumn 2018.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canada's Top Lit Fest Announces Author Line-up

The International Festival of Authors, which returns to the Toronto Harbourfront Center this October 19-29, will feature over 60 fiction writers and poets including Canadian authors Barbara Gowdy and Frances Itani. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Politics and Prose Announces Third D.C. Location

The Washington, D.C.-based indie will open its third location this fall, just two months after announcing plans for its second store. The latest outpost will be part of a $2.5 billion mixed-use redevelopment of the city’s Southwest District. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch and Frankfurt Book Fair Announce 2017’s Top Honorees

From 45 honorees, five shortlisted contenders will be revealed on September 4, a PW Star Watch 'Superstar' to be named on September 6 in New York City. The post PW Star Watch and Frankfurt Book Fair Announce 2017’s Top Honorees appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N buys writing skills firm for £45m

Barnes & Noble Education has bought writing skills services company Student Brands for $58.5m (£45m). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Star Watch Honorees Announced

The top 45 honorees in running for the 'Publishers Weekly' PW Star Watch 2017 award have been announced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Man Booker Dozen’ Revealed: The Prize Announces Its 2017 Longlist

Last year's winner, Paul Beatty's 'The Sellout,' has sold rights into 26 foreign languages, 19 since he won the Man Booker Prize, say organizers. The post ‘Man Booker Dozen’ Revealed: The Prize Announces Its 2017 Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Announces Title for Forthcoming Clinton Memoir

Hillary Clinton's anticipated new memoir, due out September 12, has been given a title. Simon & Schuster said the book, which will focus on Clinton's defeat in the recent presidential election, will be called 'What Happened.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liskeard bookshop seeks ‘creative, proactive’ new owners

Michèle Laouénan, the owner of The Book Shop in Liskeard, Cornwall, has put the shop up for sale as she prepares for retirement. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US Author’s Guild Announces Copyright Infringement Agreement With Hungarian Magazine

'"Galaktika" has agreed to pay each author whose work it infringed for compensation,' according to the Authors Guild's statement. The post US Author’s Guild Announces Copyright Infringement Agreement With Hungarian Magazine appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Literature Festival Berlin Announces Its Program: 200 Authors

Running September 6 to 16, LiteraturFestival Berlin this year includes a children's literature component with authors, illustrators, and scientists. The post International Literature Festival Berlin Announces Its Program: 200 Authors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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