750 artists redesigned the covers of classic books. Now 50 of them are going on tour. The post Classic Book Covers Get Charming Redesigns for the E-Book Age appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at 'Wired'
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Hachette will publish a children's book by Dermot O’Leary about a Ninja Cat called Toto. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The rejuvenated line of comics releases graphic novel collections of the Justice League, the Flash, Nightwing, and Green Lanterns Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
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The publisher is using artificial intelligence to turn Facebook Messenger into an interactive book recommendation engine. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As the name of the award implies, the New York Public Library's Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism is dedicated to honoring notable works of non-fiction written by journalists. The winner among the just-announced five finalists, to be revealed May 22, will join a group that... Continue reading at AdWeek
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William Collins has acquired Senator Elizabeth Warren’s "important" new book This Fight is Our Fight: The Battle to Save Working People for publication on 4th May 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The UK's public libraries are missing 25 million books, according to new figures from libraries body CIPFA, although the decline in books could be worse than the figures indicate due to discrepancies between computer audits and physical stock takes. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Saqi Books is to publish Don't Panic, I'm Islamic: Extreme Vetting, NOW!, a satirical book that claims to provide the answers to "all your burning Muslamic-related questions". The publisher holds world rights to the title, which will be published in July. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Mitchell Beazley, part of the Octopus Publishing Group, has acquired the first book from London luxury hotel Claridge’s, co-authored between executive chef of Claridge’s Martyn Nail and food writer Meredith Erickson. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A substantial uptick in submissions to the illustration exhibition, deepens the field for visitors and for visual artists working in children's publishing. The post Sharjah Children’s Book Illustration Exhibition Gains in Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Whether the topic is a global publishing rebound or a global political meltdown, organizers expect lively conversations at this year’s London Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook's message to media: We care, we really care. The post Best of the week: Facebook’s publisher charm offensive appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
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This week: a powerful thriller for fans of Ruth Rendell, and a stellar Angela Carter biography. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HQN buys seven titles from romance author JoAnn Ross, Thomas Nelson takes a memoir by the BTK Killer’s daughter, Hyperion nabs a middle grade title about coding, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hot properties include titles from Ursula K. LeGuin, Masha Gessen, Tom Hanks, Joan Didion, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Little, Brown chief executive Ursula Mackenzie, Front Row’s Samira Ahmed, television presenter June Sarpong and past Publishers Association c.e.o. Simon Juden are among the judges for the British Book Awards 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Launched in the 1970s, the travel empire preempted the gap year trend. Today Tony Wheeler is working on five books and is still an avid travellerTony and Maureen Wheeler co-founded Lonely Planet in 1973 after the couple travelled overland from London to Australia. The travel publisher, which has... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author and PW reviews director Louisa Ermelino selects nine essential books by Arab authors, including "Confessions" by Rabee Jaber, "Lovers of Algeria" by Anouar Benmalek, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Despite its stance among the top three children's publishers in Russia, the Danish media corporation Egmont has sold its Russian operation to shareholders. The post Denmark’s Egmont Ends 27 Years in Russian Children’s Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March's cover design highlights include a sumptuous selection of illustration on dust jackets; a number of titles that pare designs back to striking typographical treatments, not embellished by visuals; a hat-trick of titles from both Pan Macmillan and Oneworld; and a magnificent football-themed... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Lithuania's key event in literature builds on last year's turnout of close to 68,000 people and is geared to attractions for adult and younger readers. The post Vilnius’ Annual Book Fair Is Open, Hailing Lithuanians’ International Projection of Their Culture appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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