Cambridge University Press Announces a Pakistan Studies Journal

The new Pakistan-focused journal is to survey colonialism, nationalism, gender representation, devotion,  popular culture, diaspora, and more. The post Cambridge University Press Announces a Pakistan Studies Journal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-18 20:34:51 UTC ]
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International Booker Prize Shortlist Announced

The shortlist for the International Booker Prize, an award for the best translated work of fiction, includes two books each translated from French and Spanish, and one each from Russian and Danish. The winner will be announced June 2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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L.A. Times Book Award Winners Announced

The 41st annual Los Angeles Times Book Prizes were awarded in a livestreamed virtual ceremony last Friday. The awards are presented in 12 categories; 56 books were shortlisted overall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Winners of the 2020 L.A. Times Book Prizes announced

Deesha Philyaw, Victoria Chang and Isabel Wilkerson are among the winners of the 2020 L.A. Times Book Prizes, announced Friday. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-04-17 01:06:54 UTC ]
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Many Americans don’t support journalistic values, study says

Most — if not all — journalists likely share a commitment to a set of journalistic values, including a belief that those in power should be subject to oversight, that transparency is the right approach to important information, that facts are required to get to the truth, that the less powerful... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2021-04-15 11:50:53 UTC ]
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Amazon Announces Its Wattpad-Style ‘Kindle Vella’ Platform

Opening a new route to self-publishing, Amazon's Kindle Vella capitalizes on the popularity of online serialized storytelling. The post Amazon Announces Its Wattpad-Style ‘Kindle Vella’ Platform appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-14 17:25:03 UTC ]
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Digital ‘US Book Show’ Announces Panels for Late May

A three-day digital program, the US Book Show–which lies on the calendar where BookExpo did–is announcing panel discussions. The post Digital ‘US Book Show’ Announces Panels for Late May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-14 17:07:57 UTC ]
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2021 Whiting Award Winners Announced

The ten winners of the 36th Whiting Awards, each of which comes with a $50,000 prize, were announced on April 14 in a virtual ceremony. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Zando Announces Its First Book Acquisition

Zando, launched by former Crown publisher Molly Stern six months ago, announced its first acquisition, a reference guide written by a prominent psychiatrist affiliated with the National Association on Mental Illness. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Consumers are ready to resume pre-COVID behavior, study reveals

A new Nielsen study found that most consumers are ready to return to pre-pandemic habits and consumer sentiment is hitting new heights. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2021-04-07 18:36:09 UTC ]
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The ‘GLLI’ Translated YA Book Prize Announces 2021 Brazilian Co-Winners

The Global Literature in Libraries Initiative names two winners for 2021, both translated from Brazilian Portuguese by Larissa Helena. The post The ‘GLLI’ Translated YA Book Prize Announces 2021 Brazilian Co-Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-04-07 07:20:38 UTC ]
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14 Queer and BIPOC Books From Arsenal Pulp Press to Read Right Now

Arsenal Pulp Press is an indie publisher that focuses on queer and BIPOC books. Here are 14 titles to get you started reading their backlog! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2021-04-02 10:34:00 UTC ]
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2021 International Booker Prize Longlist Announced

This year's longlist for the U.K.'s International Booker Prize, an award for the best work of translated fiction, includes books from 11 languages and 12 countries. The prize offers £50,000, split evenly between author and translator. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair: Early Announcements of 2021 Features

The Bologna Children's Book Fair issues announcements to the news media about what organizers hope can be a physical event on June 14 to 17. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair: Early Announcements of 2021 Features appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-03-29 15:58:30 UTC ]
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ACMRS Press Pulls Shakespeare Into 21st Century

ACMRS Press, the publishing division of the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, is publishing all 39 of Shakespeare's plays, translated into modern English to make them more accessible to contemporary audiences. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Reporters hype—then waste—Biden’s first press conference

Last week, when the White House announced that Joe Biden would hold his first formal press conference as president on March 25, the pre-game hype began. Reporters excavated the history of White House press conferences, then shared their questions for Biden with the public, and each other. There... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2021-03-26 11:54:27 UTC ]
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Whole Lot of Shaking Going On: Spotlight on Seismic Press

The new imprint from AfterShock Comics will offer graphic works in a variety of genres, all aimed at young adult readers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Quarto Group Relaunches Cool Springs Press as a Leading Lifestyle Gardening Imprint

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Cool Springs Press, which has grown from its beginning as a regional press to an internationally recognized publisher of lifestyle bestsellers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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University of Toronto's John Yates to Retire

John Yates, president, publisher, and CEO of University of Toronto Press, announced that he will be retiring from the publisher for personal reasons, with a date to be set in the future. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Personnel Changes Announced at PRH Canada

Following the splitting of their two imprints in December, Random House Canada publisher Sue Kuruvilla and Knopf Canada Publisher Martha Kanya-Forstner have announced a number of roles for their team members. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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2021 Audie Award Winners Announced

The Audio Publishers Association hosted the 26th annual Audie Awards virtually last night, making them open to the public for the first time. Piranesi, by Susanna Clarke and narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, was named Audiobook of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-03-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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