Datebook: Art that skewers the art world, an installation about dance, abstractions of L.A.

A two-part exhibition complete with driving tour. Examining the psychology of the art world through Twitter. And an exhibition that explores the nature of dance. Plus: abstractions of L.A., art from Cuba and a daylong art party on Grand Avenue. Here are seven shows not to miss — along with one... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade asked for evidence so UK can retain 'world-leading' publishing sector

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Publishing has called for evidence from the trade as it seeks to maintain a “world-leading” publishing sector in the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Art and Making of A Fan-Favorite Book

Art-of and making-of books about pop culture remain viable, even in an era when abundant behind-the-scenes information is available online. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin unveils interactive poster installation for Exit West

Penguin is partnering with Jack Arts and Audible to celebrate the paperback publication of Mohsin Hamid's Exit West (Viking) with an interactive poster installation on Commercial Street, London. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PEN Brings the Resistance to Its 2018 World Voices Festival

The theme of this year's PEN World Voices Festival, "Resist and Reimagine," brings writers including Colson Whitehead, Roxane Gay, Eileen Myles, Jhumpa Lahiri, Dave Eggers, and Masha Gessen together in New York for six days in April. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump renews bid to eradicate arts and library funding

The Trump administration has again proposed to eliminate funding for the National Endowments for the Arts (NEA) and Humanities and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Book Aid International Opens ‘New Worlds Through Books’ Campaign

In a coordinated effort for the rest of the month, book charities Book Aid International and World Book Day are raising funds for the annual goal of a million donated books. The post The UK’s Book Aid International Opens ‘New Worlds Through Books’ Campaign appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: The ARTS+ at Berlinale; Goodwin, Shelley, Andoh at Quantum Conference

The first of this year's The ARTS+ events is scheduled for later this week during the Berlinale. And in April, London Book Fair's Quantum conference will feature keynote events with headliners from three disciplines. The post Industry Notes: The ARTS+ at Berlinale; Goodwin, Shelley, Andoh at... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Paramount options film rights to Templar’s Ology World

Paramount Pictures has optioned film rights for the Ology World series published by Templar, an imprint of Kings Road Publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The International Publishers Association in India: Issues in a Hot-Button World

Three days of presentations, debate, and discussion will bring together in New Delhi representatives of 60 countries amid geo-political and publishing challenges. The International Publishers Association's president is calling for 'trustworthy information.' The post The International Publishers... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ivanka Trump, Wayne Rooney and the art of the bad book deal

Estimates suggest her book Women Who Work is a long way from earning out its gigantic advance – putting its author in some interesting companyEstimates are out for how much publisher Portfolio might have lost on Ivanka Trump’s book, and they won’t be happy reading for the US’s “first daughter”,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mexican Publisher Grano de Sal Looking for World Spanish Rights, Translations, and Controversy

In our interview with Grano de Sal, a brand-new publishing house in Mexico City, we learn that the publisher is looking for edgy books and world Spanish rights. The post Mexican Publisher Grano de Sal Looking for World Spanish Rights, Translations, and Controversy appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finding Paul Between Two Worlds

In Paula Fredriksen's forthcoming book, 'Paul: A Pagan's Apostle' (Yale, Aug.), the scholar finds that understanding Paul is key to reconstructing the first generation of the Christian movement. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Censorship in the Arab World: Debating Its Impact at a Conference in Tunisia

Censorship concerns many in the worldwide book publishing industry today. The Arab Publishers Association conference this month addressed the issue specifically in the Arab world. The post Censorship in the Arab World: Debating Its Impact at a Conference in Tunisia appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade cheers as Sturgeon oversees arts funding boost

Scottish authors, booksellers and publishers have reacted with jubilation following news that Creative Scotland and other arts bodies are to receive more funding from the Scottish Government in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rundown: Publishing in a post-Facebook world

In this week’s Rundown, publishers of all stripes are coming to grips with Facebook’s major news feed changes. The post The Rundown: Publishing in a post-Facebook world appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Aid sends 930,000 books to world's 'most vulnerable'

Book Aid International sent over 930,000 books to thousands of communities across 20 countries in 2017, it said in its end of year summary. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Memoir of 'soul and survival' to World Editions

International fiction publisher World Editions is to release a "frank, fierce and insightful" debut entitled Always Another Country by South African writer and journalist Sisonke Msimang. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Book World Closes, Indie Booksellers Eye Its Locations

As the Midwest chain liquidates its inventory, it is fielding requests about its 45 locations from potential buyers who are considering turning the now-available sites into indie bookstores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp’s Robert Thomson: ‘The digital world is dysfunctional’

Robert Thomson, CEO of News Corp, says platforms need to change their ways to benefit publishers’ long-term business models -- but he doesn't let publishers off the hook, either. The post News Corp’s Robert Thomson: ‘The digital world is dysfunctional’ appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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