I have been with Folio: for eight years now. In that time I have seen a lot of ups and downs in magazines and publishing. Mass layoffs, bankruptcies, brand closures and misplaced bets have often dominated our headlines and the narratives around our industry. While all of those unfortunate situations are part of the realities of our constantly changing businesses, they aren’t the only stories we have to tell. In my time here I have met some of the smartest, most innovative and likable people—both at my own company and out in the general publishing community. I have witnessed the launches of insanely smart and cutting-edge products. I have read literally hundreds of thousands of expertly written words from thousands of engaging stories in countless magazines and websites. I have been awed by brilliant design and photography that accompany such stories. And I have been truly inspired by the optimism and pride many of us have about the professional paths we have chosen. But today, as I write this column safely in my home, in the midst of a global crisis, I can’t help but think about where things go from here and how we can help you get through this. As an industry, publishing in the U.S. has survived the Civil War, two world wars, pandemics, natural disasters and recessions. And here we are, once again, facing an uncertainty as Covid-19 spreads rapidly across the country and the globe. But as we have in the past, we will get through this. I wish I had a crystal ball to tell... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-03-17 18:18:06 UTC ]
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George R R Martin has revealed he is “months away” from finishing the next Game of Thrones novel but said it could be published next year alongside another series. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside Nebraska's beloved local bookstore; Baton Rouge indie goes on the block; the "Basil Fawlty" of bookselling calls it quits; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Total revenues at Bloomsbury were up 19% year-on-year for the three months ending 31st May 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The first book in the seven-figure, three-book deal Biden signed with Flatiron Books has a title and a publication date. 'Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose' is set for November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It’s not uncommon these days to see people complaining about how complex JavaScript development seems to have become. If you’re learning JS, it won’t take long for you to be exposed to the enormity of the ecosystem and the sheer number of moving pieces you need to understand (at least... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A children's picture book story of two gay lovers that's won praise from Star Trek actor George Takei and other celebrities is now being translated into Te Reo Maori. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2017-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week: Don Winslow's latest novel, plus what happens between life and death. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Actor and comedian Kevin Hart has the #3 book in the country with the memoir ‘I Can’t Make This Up.’ Plus Arundhati Roy’s sophomore novel arrives two decades after ‘The God of Small Things,’ and ‘Black Hawk Down’ author Mark Bowden turns his attention to the Vietnam War. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marisha Pessl sells her YA debut, Raybourn re-ups at Berkley for six figures, a medical mystery memoir from the Daring Book for Girls author goes to Pegasus, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Google-Facebook duopoly has proved to be less than perfect. Google's video platform, YouTube, has struggled to provide brand safety, and Facebook is still recovering--PR-wise, at least--from its late 2016 measurement woes. TrustX, a programmatic platform announced last September that... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2017-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hisham Matar has won the first £20,000 Rathbones Folio Prize for his "profound and powerful" memoir The Return (Viking). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrating this year's class of inspiring women who make magazine media a dynamic industry. The post Meet the 2017 Folio: Top Women in Media appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2017-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Following pressure from users, the social network introduced tools to stem the spread of false information. But the rollout has been rocky at bestWhen Facebook’s new fact-checking system labeled a Newport Buzz article as possible “fake news”, warning users against sharing it, something... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Regulatory issues, the state of reading, and distribution questions are to figure into discussions held during Nigeria's fair next week in Lagos. The post Promising a Platform for Interaction, Nigeria International Book Fair Opens Monday appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Citing robust international publishing output and efforts to tackle problems, Bloomsbury's Richard Charkin gives an overview at Abu Dhabi. The post After His IPA Stint: Richard Charkin on Publishing’s Challenges and Promise appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sketch is fast becoming a favorite tool of modern web and UI designers. It’s a smart vector-based design app with a simple, clean, and intuitive interface. It has a range of powerful features, such as easy-to-use grids and layer alignment, unlimited artboards, and granular export. It’s easy to... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2017-04-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Folio Society has published 1,000 limited editions of Riddley Walker by Russell Hoban with illustrations by Sir Quentin Blake and a postscript from the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A day after a suspect killed an elderly man in Cleveland and streamed it on Facebook Live, the social network said it's reviewing the way it receives reports about content that violates its policies. In a blog post published today, the company called the event a "horrific crime" that has "no... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2017-04-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four works of non-fiction, including Hisham Matar's award-winning biography The Return (Viking), have been shortlisted for the £20,000 Rathbones Folio Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, and more for the week ended March 19, 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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