David Ulin on the Rapidly Changing Landscape of Los Angeles

In this episode of A Phone Call With Paul, Paul Holdengraber speaks with David Ulin, writer, and former book critic of the Los Angeles Times, about the dramatic changes in Los Angeles, the literature of the city, and his work on Joan Didion. From the episode: Paul Holdengraber: What are the most dramatic changes you […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-07-10 08:47:10 UTC ]
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BISG Changes Governing Structure

Among the proposed changes, which must be approved at the Book Industry Study Group’s annual meeting on September 25, is reducing the number of board members from 33 to 14. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At This Year’s Frankfurt Rights Meeting: ‘Change Is the New Constant’

In its 31st year, Buchmesse's annual Rights Meeting on 'Book Fair Tuesday' focuses on Asian licensing, social media, and a burgening audio market. The post At This Year’s Frankfurt Rights Meeting: ‘Change Is the New Constant’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Voice Search Changes Media Buying, Attribution, Publishing

Advertising has traditionally been one of two types: interruptive, like TV and radio, and in-content, like newspaper or most digital. Digital has been driven by in-content, but because of voice search, much of digital's paradigm may be forced to become interruptive. This could mean a massive... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beijing Book Fair 2017: Changing with the Times and Market Demands

Traditionally, the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) has focused on educational books, STM titles, and children’s books—in that order. This year’s event, which opens today and runs until August 27, is markedly different with many more categories represented. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ad Age Wake-Up Call: Changes Ahead for Social Media Video Ads, and Other News to Know Today

Good morning. Welcome to Ad Age's Wake-Up Call, our daily roundup of advertising, marketing and digital-related news. What people are talking about today: Social media video advertising. It's been in the news a lot in the last 24 hours, with a few different developments of note to anyone keeping... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stripes Publishing on championing change in YA

Stripes Publishing's Ruth Bennett and Aa’Ishah Z Hawton share their experiences of publishing A Change is Gonna Come, an anthology of YA short stories about change by authors from BAME backgrounds. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Changing Profile of Women’s Magazines

A new class of books aiming to address women in a different way represents an ascendant artisanal trend in the magazine space. The post The Changing Profile of Women’s Magazines appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Walliams on leaving his Little Britain days behind

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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Solomon calls for changes to special sales deals

The Society of Authors chief executive Nicola Solomon has called on publishers to adhere to a seven-step plan to ensure that special sales or “ultra-high” discounted sales do not damage authors’ overall earnings or the market for full-price sales. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Hope Is Dangerous When It Comes to Climate Change

Lots of people worry about climate change, but as David Wallace-Wells shows in his recent New York magazine piece, the future is almost certainly worse than you imagine. Drawing on a wide range of experts, he tracks how climate change could alter every aspect of planetary existence. Ocean... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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After 37 Years of Adweek’s Hot List, We’re Changing Up the Way We Honor Publishers

In the 37 years since Adweek first honored standout magazines in its annual Hot List, the publishing industry has undergone a massive transformation (to put it mildly), which we've been helping our readers navigate in our pages and online. As such, we felt that the Hot List itself was due for a... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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7 Reasons Why Henry David Thoreau Still Matters Today

Laura Dassow Walls, author of the definitive biography 'Henry David Thoreau: A Life,' on why Thoreau still matters today. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nationals edge Angels in showdown between Bryce Harper and Mike Trout

The opening salvo seared through the Orange County evening. Five minutes into Tuesday’s series opener between the Angels and Washington Nationals at Angel Stadium, Bryce Harper crushed an opposite-field homer over Mike Trout’s head. Thirteen minutes later, Trout announced his response by slamming... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crain Communications Changes Family Ownership Structure

Crain Communications, the parent company of brands including Advertising Age and Crain's Detroit Business, has changed its ownership structure with the buyout of longtime President Rance Crain and his family.Crain Communications acquired Rance Crain's 50% stake in the company, giving Chairman... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook won’t let people change the headlines in links — and social media managers aren’t pleased

Facebook's decision to bar publishers from altering headlines or descriptions of articles posted to its platform has upset audience development specialists. The post Facebook won’t let people change the headlines in links — and social media managers aren’t pleased appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DCMS changes its name

The Department for Culture Media and Sport (DCMS) has changed its name to include 'digital' in order to acknowledge the evolution of the department's remit. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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America’s Test Kitchen Readies for Big Changes

The publisher that plays home to the most watched instructional cooking TV show in the U.S.—and its attendant bestselling books—pepares for a move from Brookline, Mass., to Boston. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China’s ‘Copyright Industry’ Shows Rapid Growth, Exports in Creative Products

As the US Book Industry Study Group surveys new awareness of rights, China's markets are seeing positive trends in copyright-based exports. The post China’s ‘Copyright Industry’ Shows Rapid Growth, Exports in Creative Products appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bluebird wins behavioural change expert Izadi after five-way auction

Pan Macmillan has won two books by Shahroo Izadi following a "hotly contested" five-publisher auction, with the first title, The Kindness Method, set to be the imprint's lead title in May 2018.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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