David C Cook is expanding its staff and comic book offerings through the acquisition of the graphic arts studio Corvus Comics. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
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New "Great British Bake Off" judge, restaurateur Prue Leith, is publishing a revised and updated version of her memoirs Relish with Quercus. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Non-fiction independent publisher Elliott & Thompson is to make its first foray into crime fiction with Killer Intent, the first in a new thriller series by debut author Tony Kent. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The International Publishers Association (IPA) has applauded Cambridge University Press' decision to reverse the censorship of hundreds of articles online from one of its journals, but has also urged Chinese authorities not to punish the press for rolling back on its decision. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sandstone Press has acquired a comic literary novel about divorce, mortality and badgers by Rob Palk. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chinese academics commend decision to unblock access to sensitive articles, but Beijing expunges mention of the climbdown from internetChinese intellectuals and bloggers have celebrated Cambridge University’s decision to push back against Beijing’s draconian information controls – but Communist... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix has bought Scottish comic book publisher Millarworld in its first ever acquisition. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Scotsman made multi-million pound leap from page to screen with sale of Millarworld titles to US streaming giantLike many comic book writers and artists, Mark Millar’s love of comics began as a young child when his older brother would take him to comic book shops. But now the Scottish author... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic book fans say they welcome diverse characters, despite a Marvel boss claiming otherwise. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix announced its first-ever acquisition, snapping up a comic-book publisher and pushing a strategy that has also been popular with major Hollywood studios for years: Superheroes.Netflix agreed to buy Millarworld, the publisher behind characters and stories like "Kingsman" and "Old Man... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From the VOA: Amid tough economic times in South Africa, consumers are supporting a growing number of used book stores, avoiding new-book prices. The post In an Economic Crunch, South African Readers Turn to Used Book Stores appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Millar is a well-known name in the world of comics, which is why today's announcement is such a big deal. Netflix has revealed that it's acquired Millarworld, Millar's comic book empire, and will be creating original movies and TV shows from the... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Millar, who set up the company, says it is only the third time a comic book purchase on this scale has ever happened. Continue reading at BBC World
[ BBC World | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Streaming giant aims to copy Marvel owner Disney’s superhero strategy with Millarworld, its first ever acquisitionNetflix has made its first acquisition, buying the Glasgow-based comic book company behind Kick-Ass and Kingsman, as it looks to imitate Marvel-owner Disney’s superhero... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix has acquired the comic book publisher Millarworld, giving the streaming service a handful of new titles even as it continues to build out its Marvel world. Today, Netflix announced the deal as its first acquisition, which gives it comic titles such as Kick-Ass, Kingsman and Wanted. Terms... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The L.A. shop made headlines in 2014 when it became the first comic book store in the country to accept transactions paid in bitcoin. Three years later, it's still the only one. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebury has acquired the official TV tie-in to the new 2017 BBC Two series, "The Big Family Cooking Showdown". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nothing excites home cooks—or publishers—like a one-tool meal. And a spate of forthcoming titles tout one of the most humble kitchen essentials, the basic sheet pan, as the only thing you need to make a robust meal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Preface has acquired a new book from Hawksmoor restaurateurs Huw Gott and Will Beckett, to publish this autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comedian and writer David Walliams talks about writing children's books and why he has to pinch himself every day. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Edinburgh-based and Scottish interest-focused publisher Birlinn, which issues around 160 titles a year, is looking to grow in its second quarter-century of trading. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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