Diane Setterfield | 'We use storytelling to explain ourselves to ourselves'

The third novel by Diane Setterfield centres on a drowned child who miraculously returns to life, and the people who lay claim to her. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2017: Children's Authors Say That Storytelling Saves Lives

The Children’s Book & Author Breakfast speakers emphasized that books don’t just provide escape: reading can save lives. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc.’s VR Guru Is Forging a New Path Through Immersive Storytelling

Long before she became the resident VR expert at one of the country's top publishers, Mia Tramz was finding low-tech ways to create immersive experiences. While participating in a sculpture installation as a visual arts student at Columbia University, "I made a sculpture with mirrored fragments... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: New £20,000 ‘Kindle Storyteller’ Award; BookCon Announces Panels

The new Amazon UK Kindle Storyteller Award is open to writers everywhere, as BookCon in New York announces Margaret Atwood, Dan Brown for June 3 and 4. The post Industry Notes: New £20,000 ‘Kindle Storyteller’ Award; BookCon Announces Panels appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Storytel expands into four new markets

Audiobook streaming service Storytel is to open in four new markets this year: Russia, Spain, India and the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Changes In 'New York Times' Books Coverage, Explained

At a luncheon in Manhattan yesterday, 'New York Times Book Review' editor Pamela Paul, who oversees all books coverage at the 'New York Times,' laid out the newspaper's vision for the future of its newly-unified books desk. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Forecasting The Future And Explaining Silicon Valley's New Religions

Fast Company talks with author Yuval Noah Harari, whose new book looks ahead and hazards a few guesses on what's next for humanity. Fast Company talks with author Yuval Noah Harari, whose new book looks ahead and hazards a few guesses on what's next for humanity.Yuval Noah... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reidy Explains Decision Behind Yiannopoulos Deal

In a letter sent to employees and some authors, Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy looked to assure those concerned about the signing of controversial author Milo Yiannopoulos that the company will not publish books that contain hate speech. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DFB to release Pullman essays on storytelling

A new collection of essays by Philip Pullman was one of the highlights at a showcase presented earlier today (14th November) by David Fickling Books (DFB). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook’s video metrics screw-up, explained

Facebook miscalculated how it was measuring average watch time on its platform. Agencies claim it’s not affected how they conduct business because they trade based on performance metrics like impressions, 10-second views and completed views -- not average watch time. That said, agencies and... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Man Booker judges explain their choice

The much-talked about issue of diversity in the selection process for this year's Man Booker Prize was described as "a slightly academic premise" by the prize's literary director during this morning's press conference, as its judges unveiled a shortlist comprising British, American and Canadian... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Swedish trade mulls Storytel-Norstedts deal

Storytel’s purchase of Sweden's second largest publishing house, Norstedts, was no surprise to the trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Storytel buys Swedish publisher Norstedts for £12.5m

Subscription audio- and ebook streaming service Storytel has bought Sweden’s oldest and largest publisher, Norstedts Förlagsgrupp, for £12.5m from Swedish co-operative union and retail group, KF (Kooperativa Förbundet). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebook Subscriptions: Nathan Hull Departs Mofibo, Following Storytel Buyout

Counter to the reported plan at the time of Mofibo's buy by Storytel, the Danish subscription service's high-visibility business development lead, Nathan Hull, has announced he's leaving. The post Ebook Subscriptions: Nathan Hull Departs Mofibo, Following Storytel Buyout appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Storytel buys Mofibo for £10m

Audio book streaming service Storytel has acquired Danish ebook and audio streaming service Mofibo for £10.36m (100m Danish crowns). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marlborough Book Festival brings storytellers together

A diverse literary lineup, from a children's book writer to a playwright and a well-known journalist, is coming to the Marlborough Book Festival this July.   Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Salomonsson Agency Acquires Storytellers Agency

Storytellers Agency, a literary agency owned by Swedish publishing group Bonnierförlagen and authors Alexandra and Alexander Ahndoril, is being sold to the Salomonsson Agency. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Datebook: Pretty and dirty paintings, pop-up storytelling and theater with a graphic punch

A show about sensuality that dips into the uncanny. A work of theater that packs a 2-D punch. And early images that captured the electric. Plus: Pieces that play with words and a pop-up storytelling show. “Marilyn Minter: Pretty/Dirty,” at the Orange County Museum of Art. The New York-based... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Refinery29 co-founder explains why it’s going ‘all-in’ on video

Yesterday, at the Digiday Publishing Summit in Vail, Colorado, Refinery29 co-founder Philippe Von Borries explained that his publisher is going "all-in" on video. He said that creating video for television is “one really important marker” in a company’s evolution and having a hand in all types... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen's New COO Explains Why Total Audience Measurement Is Taking So Long

Specs Steve Hasker Current gig Global president and COO, Nielsen Previous gig Global president, Nielsen Age 46 Adweek: What are you tackling in the new position? Steve Hasker: Two things. One is the translation of total audience [measurement], which is now implemented into the new state of... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Anthony Bourdain Is Bullish on the Future of Long-Form Digital Storytelling

Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef turned TV show host, believes there's untapped potential with digital media to dive deeper into food and travel stories.  During a South by Southwest Interactive keynote moderated by Nathan Thornburgh, chief editor and publisher at Roads & Kingdoms,... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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