Jonny Duddle, the concept artist for Aardman film The Pirates! In An Adventure With Scientists, is named overall winner of the prestigious Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Continue reading at 'BBC News'
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Novelist Howard Jacobson has said children may be illiterate in 20 years' time, thanks to the rise of smartphones and social media platforms such as Twitter. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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That’s the heart of the question now before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, after a lively hearing on Tuesday in the case of Capitol Records vs. ReDigi. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Australia will reportedly begin a 10% tax on books ordered online from within Australia and shipped from abroad. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week's hot books include a Norwegian middle grade novel, the latest by a Danish bestseller and a novel by an Algerian author. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Morpurgo, Meg Rosoff and Chris Riddell are among the famous names who will be appearing at the inaugural International Children’s Literature Hay Festival Aarhus 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cambridge University Press swiftly restores censored 'China Quarterly' articles. The UK's Unicorn announces a new series in Chinese contemporary art books. The post China Notes: Cambridge’s Censorship Turnaround; Unicorn’s China Art Book Deal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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All you need is an internet connection, a library card, and a good e-reader to dive into your next page-turner. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In July 2018, Australia will begin collecting a 10% tax on books ordered from within Australia online and shipped from abroad. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Covering 92,700 square meters, China's premiere trade sees rights' importance rising, new foreign engagement, and publishing 'going digital in a big way.' The post On the Eve of Beijing International Book Fair: ‘Exponential Growth’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Its chief critic took a buy-out. It's consolidating like crazy. But the Gray Lady's books team is neither flailing nor failing. Here's what it is doing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ninety-five percent of freelance pros at the Reedsy Marketplace have worked for the Big Five. Now we know more about what they're making. The post What Are Book Cover Designers and Editors Earning? The Freelance Reality appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quercus’ upmarket imprint riverrun has acquired a true crime book about “bizarre Icelandic disappearances” by a BBC producer following a three-way auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A debut novel in translation, Négar Djavadi's 'Disoriental,' lays bare the history of a family, and a country, in a thoroughly modern voice. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sourcebooks buys a new Elizabeth Warren bio, Dresden Files author Jim Butcher sells a short story collection to Ace, Audible pays six figures for two audio-first romances, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new study finds a 'dramatic' increase in swear words in American literature over the last 60 years. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: Knausgaard's latest, plus the novel that won the Irish Book Award’s Crime Novel of the Year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Contributing to programs that highlight books in translation, New York's Susanne König is named the first bookseller in a newly established award. The post PowerHouse’s Susanne König Wins First Frankfurt US Booksellers Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon has rejected a Kiwi author's advertisement for her debut novel, stating the cover and content is too provocative. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Turnover at Jonathan Goodman Publishing, parent company of Carlton Books and Andre Deutsch, soared last year according to accounts filed on Companies House. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Named after the legendary book editor Lawrence "Larry" Ashmead, the prize is awarded each year to a young editor of exceptional talent. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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