First Female Editor of Bild, Influential German Tabloid, Steps Down

Tanit Koch’s departure as top editor of Bild, a mass-market tabloid owned by Axel Springer, the German publishing giant, comes two years after she took up the post. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2018-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Larkum to illustrate Captain Tom’s picture book One Hundred Steps

Puffin has revealed it has chosen Adam Larkum to be the illustrator of Captain Tom’s forthcoming picture book for young readers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-21 13:03:42 UTC ]
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No More Playing Defense: A Progressive Christian Steps Up

Author and activist Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons looks to set a new agenda in his first book, 'Just Faith: Reclaiming Progressive Christianity.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse: Four German Houses Sign on Together

In digital sessions this week, organizers of Frankfurter Buchmesse have described elements of the online trade show for October. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse: Four German Houses Sign on Together appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-17 16:27:26 UTC ]
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Lisa Lucas stepping down as executive director of the National Book Foundation

Lisa Lucas is stepping down as executive director of the National Book Foundation to become Senior Vice President & Publisher of Pantheon and Schocken Books. According to a press release from the NBF Lucas, who took over the ED role in 2016, …was instrumental in securing a $900,000 grant... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-15 13:10:05 UTC ]
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Multiple Editors-in-Chief Exit Modern Luxury Amid Staff Cuts

High-end regional magazine publisher Modern Luxury Media parted ways with several employees in a restructuring earlier this month, including at least seven editors-in-chief, Folio: has learned. Those who have exited the company since the start of July include the editors-in-chief at both San... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-14 13:28:14 UTC ]
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The Complexities and Joys of Adult Female Friendship: A Reading List

Women’s friendships have always been fertile ground for literary exploration. One reason we wanted to write a memoir of our own decade-long friendship is that books are one of the few places that have always reflected the intensity and complexity of platonic relationships. The world at large... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-07-14 08:48:02 UTC ]
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Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces €4 Million German Federal Grant

Stand fees will be reduced by up to 50 percent and digital development will be supported by funds from Germany's 'Neustart Kultur' stimulus package. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Announces €4 Million German Federal Grant appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-10 11:29:18 UTC ]
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German book sales drop nearly 14% in 2020 first half

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the German book industry hard with sales down 13.9% year on year in the first half of 2020.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-10 04:40:48 UTC ]
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6 Editors-in-Chief Share Their Inspirational Insights and Philosophies

2020 continues to be a trying and complicated year. This statement goes beyond the boundaries of publishing and speaks to the totality of our society and economy. But as publishers, we all play an important role in informing, entertaining and serving our communities, regardless of social,... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-09 15:53:18 UTC ]
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Coronavirus Impact: The Börsenverein’ Report on the German Market

A report on the German publishing industry is focused on effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on continental Europe's largest book market. The post Coronavirus Impact: The Börsenverein’ Report on the German Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-07-09 14:42:48 UTC ]
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When all is said, what is being done? Introducing the Black Agents & Editors’ Group

The global if tragically-induced surge of the Black Lives Matter movement has sparked vital conversations. Yet, what was revelatory for so many in our industry felt like Groundhog Day for most of us who are Black. We’re stuck – how do we change the narrative? Belonging, as abstract a concept as... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-09 13:41:59 UTC ]
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Game Informer EIC Steps Down After 29 Years | People on the Move

[caption id="attachment_182388" align="alignright" width="150"] Andy McNamara[/caption] Last Friday was Andy McNamara's last day as editor-in-chief of Game Informer, ending a 29-year, 327-issue run at the video gaming magazine. McNamara hasn't yet revealed where he's headed next, but in an... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-07 15:19:00 UTC ]
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£1.57bn arts rescue package is 'seismic step forward', says Norbury

The Creative Industries Federation and Creative England has welcomed the government's new £1.57bn fund to help the arts as "the game changer we need". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-06 11:54:21 UTC ]
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How Digital Media Can Stay One Step Ahead of the Diversity Revolution

June 2020's upheaval around racial justice has been at times painful, at times empowering and hopeful, and at times humbling. In the professional sphere, there's not an industry that hasn't felt the impact of the latest iteration of the Black Lives Matter movement. That's why this year's... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2020-06-24 21:33:03 UTC ]
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Arrow bags novel from PRH Children's editor Sara Jafari

Arrow has bagged a novel about a young British Iranian woman living in London and navigating love, family and friendship from PRH Children's editor Sara Jafari, in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-24 19:50:12 UTC ]
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Martin Ivens to become TLS editor as Stig Abell departs

Former Sunday Times editor Martin Ivens has been named the new editor of the Times Literary Supplement, with Stig Abell standing down from the role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-24 10:44:43 UTC ]
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Macmillan US sets up inclusive management team as Sargent steps back

Macmillan Publishing in the US is setting up a new 13-member committee to run the company, with c.e.o. John Sargent stepping back from day-to-day management “to make room for new voices”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-22 17:16:31 UTC ]
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Reading Is Only a Step on the Path to Anti-Racism

Anti-racist reading lists are trending, but becoming anti-racist requires action. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Economist Amartya Sen Wins 2020 German Trade Peace Prize

For seeing society's wealth as reflecting 'the opportunities for development available to all individuals,' the German book trade's Peace Prize goes to Amartya Sen. The post Economist Amartya Sen Wins 2020 German Trade Peace Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-17 13:51:51 UTC ]
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Universities Step Up the Fight for Open-Access Research

Today’s deal between the University of California and publisher Springer Nature is a big milestone on the path to dismantling paywalls around academic journals. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2020-06-16 15:00:00 UTC ]
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