All societies limit free speech in varying detail, writes Roger van Zwanenberg, founder of the radical publisher Zed. The censorship is by the customer – the Chinese government – not CUP, says Jessica LaganI refer to Paul Mason’s important, but mistaken argument about Cambridge University Press’s agreement with the Chinese authorities to delete 300 articles from China Quarterly (Cambridge University Press had to reverse its self-censorship in China: the west can’t afford to collude with Xi’s assault on truth, G2, 22 August). All societies have their own particular sensibilities; many have positions of sacredness. All societies limit free speech in varying detail. Paul Mason knows this. Western societies are currently limiting criticism of the state of Israel and your editorial of 22 August, discusses limiting free speech regarding hate crime online – rightly so, in my view. These are our sensibilities right now.I would love Paul Mason to discuss and explain China’s political sensitivities so we could understand them better. As a founder of Zed press who has worked with authors who have lost their jobs because of the books we have published, I have some experience in this field. I don’t believe that bullying or lecturing other societies with different histories leads anywhere.Roger van ZwanenbergLondon Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Murray publisher Mark Richards is co-founding a new publishing company with Diana Broccardo, commercial director of Profile Books, called Swift Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-09 04:45:37 UTC ]
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Writer ‘uneasy’ over US publisher’s decision to drop director’s memoirAuthor Stephen King has hit out at publisher Hachette over its decision to drop publication of Woody Allen’s memoir after a protest from his son, the author Ronan Farrow, prompted a walkout of staff at the publishing group’s... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-03-08 08:10:29 UTC ]
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Independent publisher Comma Press and Manchester Literature Festival have been awarded grants from the Greater Manchester Culture Fund. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-05 07:22:17 UTC ]
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News and Events WLT Bestselling Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid will visit the University of Oklahoma April 6 through 8 for the 2020 Puterbaugh Lit Fest hosted by World Literature Today magazine. Events start on April 6 with a conversation about... Continue reading at World Literature Today
[ World Literature Today | 2020-03-02 22:05:09 UTC ]
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Canongate is launching audio editions of Letters of Note for the first time, described as a “collection of the world’s most entertaining, inspiring and powerful letters” read by an all-star cast. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-02 00:24:45 UTC ]
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Book Riot picks 30 exciting small press books published in 2020, from 25 different publishers, that we can't wait for you to read. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-02-27 11:36:43 UTC ]
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Publisher Frances Pinter has taken a newly created role as executive chair of the Central European University Press in Budapest, Hungary. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-26 08:37:20 UTC ]
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Independent publisher Riverdale Avenue Books has acquired the assets of Circlet Press, an independent small press focused on science-fiction and fantasy works with sex-positive erotic themes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Books have revealed promotions for Sophie Orme (pictured) and Claire Johnson-Creek in the editorial team taking place with immediate effect. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-25 19:44:22 UTC ]
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Souvenir Press will reissue Julia Cameron’s “bestselling guide to creativity” The Artist’s Way. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-25 11:08:46 UTC ]
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Manilla Press has unearthed its “pioneering” zero-waste UK campaign for climate action manifesto The Future We Choose. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-25 07:40:21 UTC ]
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The History Press will publish historian Ghee Bowman's debut non-fiction book, The Indian Contingent, for the 80th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-24 19:33:46 UTC ]
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The three senior employees recently fired from their jobs at Wayne State University Press have been re-hired, but their attorney is not ruling out litigation against the university for discrimination, retaliation, and due process claims. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Small Press of the Year Award returns for a second year: last year the overall award was won by Bath-based publisher Wild Things Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-21 11:25:57 UTC ]
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Andersen Press is publishing Cane Warriors by Alex Wheatle, a "visceral" historical novel about the real-life slave uprising against British plantation owners in Jamaica in 1760 known as Tacky’s War. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-21 07:47:08 UTC ]
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Publisher Eva Bonnier and author David Lagercrantz are among the signatories of an open letter calling for the release of Gui Minhai, a bookseller imprisoned in China. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-20 16:34:50 UTC ]
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New Bonnier Books UK imprint Manilla Press is publishing the first work of non-fiction by The Tattooist of Auschwitz (Zaffre) author Heather Morris in a new two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-20 15:35:55 UTC ]
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Wayne State University Press remains embroiled in controversy since the firings of three senior employees. The president's office has assumed oversight for the press, and interim director Tara Reeser is stepping down. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Watchdog says Daily Telegraph cartoon conveys offensive stereotypes about Middle Eastern men but is justified in the public interestA cartoon published in a News Corp newspaper which conveyed offensive stereotypes about Middle Eastern and asylum seeker men did not breach press standards because... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-02-17 05:58:27 UTC ]
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In his debut novel, Kim mines his experiences as a financier and banker to tell a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Asian financial crisis. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-02-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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