Frankfurt and Motovun Group Issue Call for Illustrated Books About Film

The Motovun Group of International Publishers again joins the Frankfurter Buchmesse administration in offering an award for an illustrated book about film. The post Frankfurt and Motovun Group Issue Call for Illustrated Books About Film appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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A Public Space Launches Book Imprint

Literary magazine 'A Public Space' has launched APS Books with Bette Howland's 'Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage,' and will publish three more books in its inaugural year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How Does a Comic Book Store Owner Work?

Over the past six episodes of Working, we’ve been talking with writers and artists about how comics get made. In this episode, which you can listen to via the player above, we’re looking at how they make their way into readers’ hands. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-10-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Good Gaul: Asterix illustration sells for record €1.4m in Paris

The drawing for Asterix and the Banquet, signed by its creators, was only expected to sell for between €180,000 and €200,000An original illustration for the cover of one of the early Asterix comic books has sold for a record €1.4m (£1.25m) at auction , more than seven times its expected price,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The “Character” of Georgia is Coming to Frankfurt in 2018

As the Frankfurt Book Fair's 2018 Guest of Honor country, Georgia is already seeing more translations of its literature into other languages. The post The “Character” of Georgia is Coming to Frankfurt in 2018 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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IGN acquires pay-what-you-want game and book retailer Humble Bundle

Media conglomerate IGN has acquired Humble Bundle, the pay-what-you-want gaming, book and software collection retailer that raises money for charitable causes. In a blog post, Humble Bundle cofounder and CEO Jeffrey Rosen noted that his company will... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sheikh Zayed Book Award and the ‘Cultural Renaissance’ in the Arab Region

Organizers aim to strengthen the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's international platform and build bridges between Arab regions and the rest of the world. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award and the ‘Cultural Renaissance’ in the Arab Region appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, October 16, 2017

This week: Walter Isaacson's biography of Leonardo da Vinci, plus Amy Tan's wise and profound memoir. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book revenue drops 4% at W H Smith

W H Smith has reported a 2% rise in revenue and a 7% rise in pre-tax profits for the year to end August 2017. However its book business saw a like-for-like revenue drop of 4% on the previous year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Returns in the Digital Age

Technology may have changed the book business, but it doesn't offer any magic solution to help booksellers reduce returns. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Texas Book Festival 2017: Our Coverage

Check out all the goings-on at the Texas Book Festival, which will be held November 4-5 in Austin, TX. We interview festival authors, including headliner Dan Rather, Pulitzer-winner Jennifer Egan, Gretchen Carlson, the Bush twins, and many others. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ukrainian Publishers Look to Further Develop Their Book Market and International Profile

With a bright, new stand design and a newly launched Ukrainian Book Institute, the country's publishers and literature made a big splash in Frankfurt. The post Ukrainian Publishers Look to Further Develop Their Book Market and International Profile appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Texas Book Festival 2017: Meat and Veggies - Gail Simmons and Mark Bittman

Mark Bittman and Gail Simmons have a way with food. Whatever you want, they can cook it, and show you how Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Murder and sci-fi hit rights spot at Frankfurt

S K Vaughn’s blockbuster space-set survival thriller Across the Void (Sphere) and Stuart Turton’s murder mystery The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle are among the titles bagging numerous foreign-rights deals at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Book Deals: Week of October 16, 2017

Berkley picks up two new installments of Sherry Thomas’s Lady Sherlock series, as well as three novels by Rhys Bowen; Sourcebooks buys a title exploring the advantages of anxiety; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Frankfurt, A Sense of Stability in an Unstable World

With business steady, a feeling of confidence was evident at this year’s fair, which found book industry bigwigs and European politicians united in common cause. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Weinstein Books 'terminated' in wake of assault allegations

Film mogul’s associated publishing imprint is to close in the wake of scandal over multiple abuse allegationsThe Weinstein Books imprint is being shut down, following a week of sexual assault allegations against the film mogul Harvey Weinstein.In a statement to staff issued on Thursday, Hachette... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dog's tales and meowmoirs: the irresistible rise of endearing animal books

A cuddly antidote to worrying times, ‘pet lit’ has become a publishing phenomenon. But isn’t it all a bit twee?Picture the scene: it’s the end of a long day. You’re tired, you’re cold, you need to curl up with a cup of tea and something comforting to read. But wait! You also love animals. What... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Sigh of relief' over Italy's book market

Italy's book market is “leaving the [economic] crisis behind” with “positive signals” including a small rise in the value of print sales. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Bloomsbury signs book on Trump's 'first years as president'

Bloomsbury is to publish a "major" book on Donald Trump’s first years as President of the United States, by New York Times journalists Maggie Haberman and Glenn Thrush. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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