Elton John blasts 'boorishly bigoted' Italian mayor for LGBT book ban

Elton John, the singer-songwriter known for his advocacy for gay rights, has strongly criticized Mayor Luigi Brugnaro of Venice, Italy, for banning 49 LGBT-themed children's books from the city's schools. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Book at Bedtime abridger Sally Marmion dies

Sally Marmion, who for nearly 20 years abridged books for readings on BBC Radio 4’s prized slot “A Book at Bedtime”, has died at the age of 53. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bargain hunters strike book bonanza on opening day of City Library sale

When Palmerston North City Library staff arrived at work on Friday morning, the queue for the first day of the three-day book sale had already formed. Continue reading at Stuff

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British Book awards judges revealed

Former Little, Brown chief executive Ursula Mackenzie, Front Row’s Samira Ahmed, television presenter June Sarpong and past Publishers Association c.e.o. Simon Juden are among the judges for the British Book Awards 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Record number contest British Book Awards' indie prize

A record breaking number of submissions has led to the highest ever number of regional shortlisted bookshops at the British Book Awards’ Independent Bookshop of the Year category, sponsored by Gardners Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Lonely Planet co-founder: 'The first book was an accident'

Launched in the 1970s, the travel empire preempted the gap year trend. Today Tony Wheeler is working on five books and is still an avid travellerTony and Maureen Wheeler co-founded Lonely Planet in 1973 after the couple travelled overland from London to Australia. The travel publisher, which has... Continue reading at The Guardian

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9 Essential Books by Arab Writers

Author and PW reviews director Louisa Ermelino selects nine essential books by Arab authors, including "Confessions" by Rabee Jaber, "Lovers of Algeria" by Anouar Benmalek, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Denmark’s Egmont Ends 27 Years in Russian Children’s Book Market

Despite its stance among the top three children's publishers in Russia, the Danish media corporation Egmont has sold its Russian operation to shareholders. The post Denmark’s Egmont Ends 27 Years in Russian Children’s Book Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Book Fair 2017 Preview

Whether the topic is a global publishing rebound or a global political meltdown, organizers expect lively conversations at this year’s London Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Entire art gallery of Ladybird book covers is world first

Archive of artworks from a century of the imprint’s simple, wholesome worldview go on display at Museum of English Rural LifeIf all you knew of the world came from a Ladybird book, you would be forgiven for believing factories are always shining temples of industry and optimism rather than... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Melville House Partners with Indie Bookseller on Obama Book

The indie publisher, working with the Harvard Bookstore, will release a book of the farewell speeches of the former President and First Lady on March 28. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Malaysia Is Guest of Honor at Riyadh International Book Fair

Stressing 'intellectual momentum' for Saudi Arabia's younger citizens, the ministry of culture plans a complex 10-day program for the 2017 fair in Riyadh. The post Malaysia Is Guest of Honor at Riyadh International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Religion Book Deals: February 2017

Sparkhouse signed a six-book deal on the Owlegories DVD series, Liguori signs a deal with ‘Bad Catholic’ blogger Marc Barnes, Kar-Ben lands an Australian children’s book author, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Four Books on How to Heal from a Hurtful Church

Religion publishers are catering to churchgoers who feel neglected, abused, or rejected by their places of worship. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Schoenhof’s Foreign Books to Close After 161 Years

Schoenhof’s Foreign Books, the oldest foreign language bookstore in America, will shutter its Harvard Square storefront next month. Opened in 1856, the bookstore will continue to operate as an online-only retailer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Books Preview: March 2017

A new nonfiction book from Wm. Paul Young, author of ‘The Shack,' a collection of writings by “Colbert chaplain” James Martin, and more are coming from religion and spirituality publishers in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Literati, a New Subscription Service for Kids' Books, Launches

The Austin, Tex.-based company, founded by a former Google staffer, charges a recurring $9.95 membership fee to deliver five curated titles a month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Roald Dahl's final children's book to be reissued with new illustrations

A new hardback edition of Roald Dahl’s final children's book will be released this autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Milo Yiannopoulos book deal cancelled following outrage over child abuse comments

Simon & Schuster pulls forthcoming autobiography, titled Dangerous, for which it had reportedly paid a $250,000 advanceSimon & Schuster has cancelled the publication of Milo Yiannopoulos’ book, and his fellow Breitbart employees have reportedly threatened to quit if he is not fired.A... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Internet troll's book deal is rescinded

Just a couple of months after announcing a book deal for Milo Yiannopolous -- an internet figure most well-known for being banned from Twitter due to harassment focused on actress Leslie Jones -- Simon & Shuster has apparently had second thoughts... Continue reading at Engadget

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German Book Prize Names 2017 Jury: Nominations Are Ongoing

The jury for this year's German Book Prize comprises seven jurors who will soon start reading. Deadline for applications: March 29. The post German Book Prize Names 2017 Jury: Nominations Are Ongoing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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