Publishers and retailers are predicting a new trend in books for the summer - colouring books for creative pets. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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There are growing calls for young people's reading to broaden its picture of society from what is currently a depressingly monochrome viewRead Tanya Byrne's top 10 black characters in children's booksAfter a study in the US showed that of 3,200 children's books published in 2013, just 93 were... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Homeless busker James Bowen was helped in his struggle against addiction by the companionship of a stray cat. Now his books charting their friendship have propelled him into an elite publishing clubSamuel Johnson used to buy oysters for his cat, Hodge; Charles Dickens was so distressed when his... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers may think a cute animal on the cover is what sells in the supermarket, but ask around online and those who buy pet books will tell you otherwiseThe moment of receiving your first book jacket is one that every author remembers. I was so excited when I got mine – a jacket, for a book,... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2013-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite being digitally savvy Taiwanese readers are dedicated to print and ebooks remain just 2% of the market — though change is afoot. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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If you're ready to tear yourself away from a screen for awhile, Kevin Kelly's Cool Tools is your must-read book and DIY muse. It's also the perfect gift for the geek in your life.With the advent of the Internet, the Whole Earth Catalog's curation of all the weird and wonderful things necessary... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2013-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Press has signed its first instructional books, called The Trainable Cat: How to Make... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scandinavian publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair discuss their favorite titles for the fall, for which they are selling the rights to global territories at the fair. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An Appreciation: Michael Connelly, bestselling author of the Harry Bosch books, on being under the influence of the late Elmore Leonard.I never wanted to be Raymond Chandler. I wanted to be Philip Marlowe. I never wanted to be Ross Macdonald. I wanted to be Lew Archer. Elmore Leonard was the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The cat with the perpetually frowny face will be appearing at Kitson in Los Angeles at 6 p.m. Tuesday for the launch of the book "Grumpy Cat: A Grumpy Book."What feline was Meme of the Year at the 2013 Webbys, beating out Korean pop star Psy? Who might just become a movie star? And who is coming... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tesco withdraws from sale on its website a colouring book depicting gory scenes from horror films. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2013-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Templar is launching a new imprint this autumn with a list of colouring-in books for all ages.... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Looking for a repeat of its surprise picture book bestseller, Go the F**k to Sleep, Akashic publisher Johnny Temple is touting two new books with strong graphic components. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gardners Books unveiled its 6” colour ebook device GoTab at its annual trade show held... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Little, Brown is embarking on a new look for Alexander McCall Smith’s Ladies’... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bringing to the marketplace has always been a struggle for emerging writers, but the evolution of digital publishing formats is seeing a new wave of authors skipping the print medium entirely. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2012-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 11/11/2011 - 11:18 Katie Allen, web editor at www.thebookseller.com, is to write a craft title for Hardie Grant. Paper, Scissors, Rock: 25 Spectacular, Crafty Gifts Made by You! will feature projects from greetings cards to tote bags and iPad... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Do you think Zynga's Mark Pincus would put a cat on his head for a national magazine shoot? Or LinkedIn's Jeff Weiner? Or, perish the thought, Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook? But the wacky stylings of Groupon CEO and Co-founder Andrew Mason seem to demand it. Continue reading at AllThingsD
[ AllThingsD | 2011-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Wed, 15/06/2011 - 08:07 Random House Children's Books has released its first four-colour picture ebooks, marking the start of its ebook publishing programme for picture books. Digital editions will from now on be released alongside the physical... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Push Pop Press, a digital book publishing platform, went live with its first title this week, Al Gore's "Our Choice," available as an iOS app for $4.99. Continue reading at AllThingsD
[ AllThingsD | 2011-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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