DC Marks 80 Years of ‘Action Comics’ and Superman with Hardcover Tribute

PW talks with former DC Comics president Paul Levitz about the hardcover tribute to the 1938 comic book that debuted Superman and launched a genre and the American comic Book industry. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Booker longlist might just be the most enjoyable of recent years

No Sally Rooney, one clear favourite and a novel set in space - this is a longlist of unexpected discoveries and big ideas• Three British novelists make Booker 2024 longlist among ‘cohort of global voices’It is 10 years since the Booker prize expanded its remit to include American novelists. The... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-07-30 13:04:15 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Amid Industry Changes, the Con Lights Up the Skies

Amid a slew of exciting comics announcements and launches, Marvel flexed its massive budget at this year's convention with a drone show and other spectacles, while attendees and exhibitors alike expressed concerns over the cost of doing business at the con. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic-Con leak sparks rumors of two remastered Soul Reaver games

San Diego Comic-Con is a popular time to announce any big news for the geekdom, but it's also a popular time for big news to accidentally get revealed early. Today, an attendee took a photo of the booth for comic publisher Dark Horse that may have leaked plans for a remaster of two Soul Reaver... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-07-25 22:39:07 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Pre-Show News, Must-Go Panels, and More

It wouldn’t be San Diego Comic-Con without a little drama, some big questions, and a lot of hype. We've rounded up the big stories of this year's show—among them the show’s future in the city that gives it its name—and the top 21 panels to attend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jo Callaghan wins crime novel of the year with story of an AI detective

In the Blink of an Eye was praised at the Theakston Old Peculier crime writing festival as ‘changing the way we think about policing forever’A “boundary-pushing take on the police procedural” which features a human detective working with an AI sleuth in order to solve a missing persons case has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-07-19 16:29:44 UTC ]
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Christian Publisher Editorial Patmos Celebrates 25 Years in the U.S.

The company, which is headquartered in Miramar, Florida, and focuses exclusively on Christian titles, has seen significant growth in the U.S. market over the past quarter-century, with the U.S. now accounting for 52% of its total business, a testament to the growing Spanish-speaking population... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Sales of Comics, Graphic Novels Fell 7% in 2023

After topping $2 billion for the first time in 2021, sales of comics and graphic novels in North American fell 7% in 2023, to $1.87 billion, according to estimates from 'ICv2.' Despite the decline, sales remained well above 2019 levels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2024 Preview: Young Adult Comics & Graphic Novels

Big names like Ryan Estrada, Derek Kirk Kim, and Jen Wang headline a fall lineup that’s full of fresh takes on familiar coming-of-age and romance themes—plus super-futuristic mermaids. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Comics and Nonfiction in July, Plus YA Book News, July 11, 2024

All of the YA comics and YA nonfiction hitting shelves in July, plus your YA book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-11 15:45:00 UTC ]
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To Hold, to Love Comics

Wimbledon wraps up this weekend, so let's introduce ourselves to some comic book characters who live for the game! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-11 15:00:00 UTC ]
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A Healthy Comic Book Obsession

It's time: the graphic novel adaptation of First Test by Tamora Pierce is here!! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-09 15:30:00 UTC ]
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Romance Bookstores Increase Tenfold in Two Years

Have you heard? Romance is booming online and IRL. Print sales surge with the help of teens and social media. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-09 15:00:00 UTC ]
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Always Running: Luis J. Rodríguez’s memoir of gang days in LA is as relevant today as it was 30 years ago

Many of the book’s themes, including structural racism, inequalities and poverty are as topical now as 30 years ago. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2024-07-08 15:26:53 UTC ]
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Time strikes a deal to funnel 101 years of journalism into OpenAI's gaping maw

Time has joined a growing number of publications to sign a licensing deal with OpenAI. The ChatGPT creator will legally be able to train its large language models on 101 years worth of the storied publication's journalism, as Axios first reported. OpenAI will also have access to real-time... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-06-27 14:40:58 UTC ]
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Which Looks Better, Hardcovers or Paperbacks?

There’s no question that turning the pages of a great book is a wonderful feeling—but is it more wonderful in a hardcover or a paperback? Aside from considering quality, durability, portability, size, price, or release date, many readers simply choose the cover with the more appealing design. At... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2024-06-26 11:05:00 UTC ]
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Five Years of Reading with Jenna Hager Bush

Over the past half-decade, the Read with Jenna Book Club has become a valuable platform for new literary voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con for Newbies: A Survival Guide

SDCC is a marathon of panels, signings, meetings, and sightings, and advance planning is essential to survival. If you’re lucky enough to have snagged a ticket—or your company is sending you for the first time—here are a few tips from vets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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How Marc Bernardin Adapted Neil Gaiman's 'Anansi Boys' for Comics

We spoke with the writer tapped to adapt Neil Gaiman’s 2005 novel for comics about how he and his collaborators transformed the story into the format—even as Amazon Prime adapted it for streaming. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Scott And Mark Hoying's Debut Children's Book Celebrates Their Real-Life Love Story

The Pentatonix singer and his husband say "How Lucky Am I?" parallels their own experiences as a married couple, including their dream of starting a family. Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2024-06-20 16:24:07 UTC ]
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FairSquare Comics Rebrands as FairSquare Graphics, Launches Horny Dolphin Imprint

FairSquare Comics, which marked its fifth anniversary on June 20, is rebranding as FairSquare Graphics, and will launch Horny Dolphin, a new imprint dedicated to "NSFW" titles focusing on immigrant and minority voices, this fall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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