Edel Rodriguez Isn’t Afraid to Live With the Consequences

The political artist drew some of the most provocative images of the Trump presidency. “Worm,” his new graphic memoir of emigrating from Cuba to the U.S., skewers the powerful once more. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2023-11-08 10:02:04 UTC ]
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“A Ghost Is a Memory.” On Bodies, Belief, and the Places Ghost Stories Live

The proprietor’s name is Amy (except that, of course, it isn’t). She’s a kind, petite woman in her forties, the owner of a ghost-themed bookstore in a small southern city. I won’t tell you which city. It’s for your own safety. This is, after all, a ghost story. And most importantly: it’s true.... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-10-31 08:57:03 UTC ]
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The Nine Lives of a Cat (Book Cover)

While others sweat the fate of their book cover, for me, it’s the part of the publishing process I look forward to most. I not only love contemplating book covers and exploring options, but as the former art director at a major publishing house, I have a unique appreciation for how important the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-10-26 08:53:11 UTC ]
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Lively Awards Ceremony Kicks Off Heartland Fall Forum

Heartland Fall Forum, the 10th joint show co-hosted by the Midwest Indie Booksellers and Great Lakes Indies Booksellers associations, kicked off yesterday evening in St. Louis with a raucous awards ceremony. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: The Keeper: Soccer, Me, and the Law That Changed Women's Lives by Kelcey Ervick

Kelcey Ervick’s ‘The Keeper’ is a graphic memoir about her love of soccer as well as a lively celebration of girl athletes and the role of sports and Title IX legislation in transforming the lives of American girls and women for the better. An eight-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: The Five Lives of Hilma af Klint by Philipp Deines

In Phiiipp Deines new graphic biography of Hilma af Klint (1867-1944), he depicts her path to creating abstract paintings, the role of spiritualism in her life, and the individuals that helped to shape her distinctive and innovative works of art. A 9-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A lively peek at Democratic politics, through Biden’s and Obama’s eyes

Recounting their relationship, Gabriel Debenedetti offers colorful behind-the-scenes stories and vivid details that will appeal to political obsessives. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-09-16 10:00:29 UTC ]
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On the Historical Fiction That Lives in the Space Between History and Myth

Let me begin with this admission: every work of historical fiction lives somewhere between history and myth. Before one reckons with the realities of what the research reveals, one must contend with all the layers of subsequent representation of whatever historical moment they approach. Even the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-09-01 08:52:28 UTC ]
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Frankfurt 2022: Translation, Live Audiences, Inclusivity

At Frankfurter Buchmesse this year: a trade fair supportive of free expression, diversity, and those who interpret these concepts for us. The post Frankfurt 2022: Translation, Live Audiences, Inclusivity appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-08-18 18:15:42 UTC ]
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Edie Sedgwick and Andy Warhol’s bond was fleeting. The movies live on.

Alice Sedgwick Wohl looks back on her sister's fast rise alongside Pop Artist Andy Warhol. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-16 13:25:41 UTC ]
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The Actual American Dream Isn’t on the Magazine Covers

Sneha, the 22-year-old protagonist of Sarah Thankam Mathews’ debut novel All This Could Be Different, is the dutiful immigrant daughter. Despite the long recession, she bagged a corporate job right after college, and a free apartment in Brewers Hill, Milwaukee. She regularly sends money home to... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2022-08-11 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Star Signs to Live By

New books on astrology multiply as readers search for ways to take fate into their own hands. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries Save Lives: 8 Horror Movies and TV Shows Where Research Happens at the Library

Is there anything you can't find at a library? These 10 scenes from horror movies and TV shows prove that libraries save lives. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-07-25 10:36:00 UTC ]
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Where Life Lives On

An excerpt from Tess Gunty's debut novel The Rabbit Hutch. The post Where Life Lives On appeared first on Granta. Continue reading at Granta

[ Granta | 2022-07-19 10:43:28 UTC ]
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Walmart Live Book Club to Make Debut on TalkShopLive

Casey McQuiston's 'I Kissed Shara Wheeler' will be the first title featured in the Walmart Live Book Club, with McQuiston appearing on the TalkShopLive platform tonight. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The book that tore publishing apart: ‘Harm has been done, and now everyone’s afraid’

Kate Clanchy’s memoir about teaching won the Orwell prize. Then, a year later, it became the centre of a storm that would engulf the lives of the author, her critics and dozens of people in the book trade. So what happened?At the end of March, a book that had been condemned to die came back to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-06-18 08:00:13 UTC ]
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Freelance Isn’t Free Act Passes in New York State

After being introduced as a bill back in February, the Freelance Isn't Free Act has been passed in New York State. The law is intended to establish and enhance the rights of freelance workers including authors, journalists, and other writers on contract. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Taipei’s Frankfurt Publishers Training Program Online and Live June 6 and 7

The Frankfurt Publishers Training Program from the Taipei International Book Exhibition is offered in both in-person and digital formats. The post Taipei’s Frankfurt Publishers Training Program Online and Live June 6 and 7 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-02 17:36:48 UTC ]
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Smaller Licensing Expo Generates Steady Traffic in Live Return

Though the number of exhibitors was down from the last in-person Licensing Expo held in 2019, most exhibitors said they had productive meetings throughout the first day of the conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The tale of a dropout who found purpose in books, travel and just living

James Campbell’s memoir "Just Go Down to the Road" captures an era and how it shaped the author’s eventual literary career. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-05-18 12:00:46 UTC ]
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L.A. Times Book Festival: Janelle Monáe feels like she's living her 'second Earth life'

Janelle Monáe was joined by Times columnist Erika D. Smith to discuss her book 'The Memory Librarian' on Saturday at the L.A. Times Book Festival. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-04-24 17:01:01 UTC ]
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