Feds shut down Megaupload, call it an international organized crime ring

As the internet pats itself on the back for protesting SOPA and changing the minds of a handful of U.S. Senators, file-sharing site Megaupload has been brought down in one of the largest copyright infringement cases of all time. Seven individuals and two international corporations have been charged in the United States with running an international organized crime ring dealing exclusively in piracy of copyrighted material. The U.S. Department of Justice accuses Megaupload.com of a conspiracy to traffic pirated movies, music, television programs, ebooks, software on a massive scale for the last five years, causing damages in excess of $500… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2012-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tbilisi International Book Festival Returns to Physical Production

With a full schedule of in-person events and activities, the 2021 Tbilisi International Book Festival in Georgia takes place this week, and attendee registration is now open. The post Tbilisi International Book Festival Returns to Physical Production appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. ... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-22 18:37:50 UTC ]
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Stephen McGann delivers 10-year celebration of Call the Midwife for W&N

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has signed Call the Midwife — A Labour of Love: Ten Years of Love, Life and Laughter by actor Stephen McGann, an anniversary book celebrating 10 years of BBC One's hit drama.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-21 07:55:38 UTC ]
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Publication delayed of epic history book amended after being called ‘too white’

Richard Cohen’s work, revised after criticism of its viewpoint, will not be published this week after a new row over its titleBilled as an “epic exploration of who writes about the past”, The History Makers was due out this Friday before being serialised on Radio 4 in the UK. But publication has... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-06-19 18:20:01 UTC ]
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Why bother organizing your books? A messy personal library is proof of life.

As the French writer Georges Perec wisely put it, book arrangements are “hardly any more effective than the original anarchy.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Al Qasimi makes history at International Publishers Association as body hits 125

Bodour al Qasimi, the IPA’s new president, discusses the development of the organisation as it celebrates a century and a quarter Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-18 22:49:52 UTC ]
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Bologna Today: AIE and Aldus Call for Publishing Research Coherence

The Italian Publishers Association and the Aldus Up network have studied how European markets survey their reading patterns and translations. The post Bologna Today: AIE and Aldus Call for Publishing Research Coherence appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-16 16:20:53 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award: A Call for 2022 Submissions

The program opens its 16th prize cycle with a call for submissions in all nine of its categories, with translation funding expanded. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award: A Call for 2022 Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-15 18:39:45 UTC ]
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World Literature Today Announces Finalists for 2022 Neustadt International Prize for Literature

News and Events Left column (top to bottom): Boris Boubacar Diop, Ludmilla Petrushevskaya; Middle left column: Michális Ganás, Cristina Rivera Garza, Jean-Pierre Balpe;  Middle right column: Natalie Diaz, Naomi Shihab Nye, Micheline Aharonian... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021 Draws 889 Exhibitors

The fair's programming featured 229 sessions during the week, engaging 315 speakers and guests, their comments streamed from the show. The post Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2021 Draws 889 Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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London Book Fair’s 2021 International Excellence Awards Winners

The winners of the honors are to discuss their work in some of London Book Fair's all-digital programming on June 29. The post London Book Fair’s 2021 International Excellence Awards Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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International Literature Showcase: emerging UK writers

What is the International Literature Showcase?The International Literature Showcase is a partnership between the National Centre for Writing and British Council. It aims to showcase amazing writers based in the UK to programmers, publishers and teachers of literature in English around the world.... Continue reading at British Council global

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ALA Working Group Calls for Change in the Library E-book Market

In a paper released this week, the American Library Association’s Joint Digital Content Working Group offered a frank assessment of the state of the library e-book market and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Germany in the Spotlight at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Moving its full guest of honor program to 2022, Germany is at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair this year. The post Germany in the Spotlight at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Afshin Molavi at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘West to East’

The Johns Hopkins Foreign Policy Institute fellow speaks with Mina Al-Oraibi about pandemic-era dynamics in the Arab region. The post Afshin Molavi at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘West to East’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Salha Obaid on Fact and Fiction

The Emirati writer's fiction explores the rapid changes in her home country in recent decades, with factual research as a foundation. The post At Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: Salha Obaid on Fact and Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Author Tayari Jones on Timing at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

The author speaks with Emirates Airline Festival of Literature director Ahlam Bolooki, asserting 'You don't have to write every day.' The post Author Tayari Jones on Timing at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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At Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘The Art of Translation’

Questions of fidelity to a text were among topics discussed by Marilyn Booth, Michael Cooperson, and Hamed Al Ghaithi. The post At Abu Dhabi International Book Fair: ‘The Art of Translation’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Top Arab-World Authors at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

The cultural program at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, curated by the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, features a strong roster of writers from the Arab world. (Sponsored) By Publishing Perspectives Staff s Publishing Perspectives readers will remember, the Emirates... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sheikh Mohamed Funds Book Buying at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Another unexpected boost for publishers, as Abu Dhabi's crown prince puts the equivalent of US$1.6 million into play for book purchases. The post Sheikh Mohamed Funds Book Buying at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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As Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Opens, Publishers’ Stand Fees Are Waived

''Reflecting the value of generosity,' the book fair's administration announces an opening-day break for participating publishers. The post As Abu Dhabi International Book Fair Opens, Publishers’ Stand Fees Are Waived appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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