‘Caravaggio’s ‘Cardsharps’ on Trial’ raises questions of artistic authenticity amid riveting courtroom drama

Another new masterwork of scholarship is also available: G. Thomas Tanselle’s “Descriptive Bibliography.” Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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Four Questions for...'Harry Quebert' Editor John Siciliano

PW catches up with the editor of "The Harry Quebert Affair," John Siciliano, to discuss high expectations, the difficulty of importing blockbusters and the fact that, occasionally, something French can be fun. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookBub Raises $3.8 Million

BookBub, a daily deal site for ebooks, announced it has raised $3.8 million in Series A funding, the first external capital secured by the company. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel, Artists Alley, Panels Highlight C2E2

Marvel had the largest booth and big annoucements, small publishers like Action Lab and Lion Forge were on hand and the show offered a robust Artists Alley and programming. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seven Questions About Amazon’s Acquisition of Comixology

The announcement that Amazon intends to buy Comixology has raised a number of questions from consumers, publishers and retailers. Here are seven big questions about the future of digital comics on Comixology and Amazon. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Denied a Stay; Trial to Remain in New York

In separate orders this week, the court denied Apple’s request for a stay of all proceedings pending appeal, as well as its bid to have the damages trial moved from New York. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Schedule Set for Apple Damages Trial

It is official: Apple’s tentatively scheduled May damages trial has been moved to July. In an order filed yesterday, Judge Denise Cote set out a new schedule for the parties, culminating with a July 14 trial. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Artists Lust, Yang Win L.A. Times Book Prizes

Comics artists Gene Luen Yang and Ulli Lust have been awarded L.A. Times Book Prizes for Young Adult Literature and Graphic Novels respectively for 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hacking trial: hidden laptops held book drafts, Charlie Brooks says

Rebekah Brooks's husband tells court about content on computers and the concepts for books he was working onRebekah Brooks's husband had important historical drafts of a new novel on one of the laptops he concealed at their Chelsea home, the Old Bailey has heard.Charlie Brooks told jurors at the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple’s May Trial Date in Doubt

Citing numerous pending motions, a letter to the court from the class plaintiffs acknowledges that a May trial may be a stretch. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Lying Low During Driscoll Drama

Mark Driscoll, who recently weathered plagiarism charges, has made headlines once again, this time for hiring a company that manipulates bestseller lists. Now the Seattle pastor is stepping back from his writing career to focus on his church. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Lay Low in Response to Driscoll Drama

Mark Driscoll, who recently weathered plagiarism charges, has made headlines once again, this time for hiring a company that manipulates bestsellers lists. Now the Seattle pastor is stepping back from his writing career to focus on his church. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Cash, New Questions for Business Insider

Business Insider, one of the sites at the forefront of creating a native digital publishing model, happily announced the other day an additional investment of $12 million, bringing its total to about $30 million. Started by former securities ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple: No Consent for Damages Trial in New York

In a reply brief filed late last week, Apple rejected claims that it consented to a damages trial in New York, or that its conduct represented a waiver of its right to have the trial moved. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Publishing: Mobile vs. App is the Wrong Question

In January, CNN announced staggering growth in the number of users accessing their content on mobile devices. For 2013, the company averaged 30 million monthly unique visitors on mobile, an increase of 40 percent over 2012.     ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Is Raising The Cost Of Prime Membership

Analysts say the $20 bump, from $79 to $99, could add up to $1 billion to the company's revenue.Amazon Prime is a great deal. You get free two-day shipping on most of your packages, unlimited access to Amazon's growing trove of streaming movies and TV shows, and the ability to rent ebooks from... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Artist's spoof Ladybird book provokes wrath of Penguin

Publisher tells Miriam Elia to stop selling satire in which Peter and Jane grapple with Tracey Emin-style conceptual artAn artist and comedian has been told by the publisher Penguin that her new satirical art book breaches its copyright, and if she continues to sell copies it could use the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Walliams to star as BBC bags Agatha Christie drama deal

Corporation's contract with Christie estate will bring new series and documentaries coinciding with author's 125th anniversaryDavid Walliams will star in a new Agatha Christie adaptation on BBC1 under a new deal to bring some of the author's best-known works to the small screen in the 125th... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Wants to Move E-book Damages Trial

Apple is looking to escape from New York. In a filing this week, Apple attorneys argue that Judge Denise Cote does not have jurisdiction to oversee its upcoming damages trial. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patreon Raises $2.1 Million for Subscription-Based Crowdfunding Platform

In what could be the biggest variation on crowdfunding, San Francisco Patreon has raised $2.1 million in funding for its subscription-based system. Patreon allows fans to pledge recurring payments to a creator rather than provide one-off support to a single project. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amid Controversy, Penguin India Recalls Western Book on Hinduism

Penguin Books India has recalled American Indoligist Wendy Doniger’s book The Hindus: An Alternative History, sparking a debate about publishing freedoms. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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