'A diverse range of themes' and experimentation with form are reflected in the 2020 longlist announced by the jury of the German Book Prize. The post German Book Prize Jury Names 20 Novels to Its 2020 Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
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The US State Department sponsored publication of the graphic novel, Two Legends of Uzbekistan, is an unusual experiment in soft power cultural diplomacy. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Following a promotion in which the site sold books at 10 percent off Amazon's prices, Overstock.com says it will now match Amazon prices for books. And it's not a temporary measure. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jonathan Cape has partnered with software developer Panel Nine to bring its graphic novels to the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Swedish startup Atingo, a collaboration between Publit and Axiell, offers a platform for real-time negotiation of ebook lending rights between libraries and publishers. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Colin Dickerman, formerly executive editor at The Penguin Press, has been named as editorial... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An Appreciation: Michael Connelly, bestselling author of the Harry Bosch books, on being under the influence of the late Elmore Leonard.I never wanted to be Raymond Chandler. I wanted to be Philip Marlowe. I never wanted to be Ross Macdonald. I wanted to be Lew Archer. Elmore Leonard was the... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Debut author Samantha Shannon has received plenty of pre-release buzz for her novel 'The Bone Season,' which comes out today. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBC's 'Today' show will be picking monthly titles for a book club, with Samantha Shannon's 'The Bone Season' serving as the first selection. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In a move that enhances its global print and ebook tracking and sales analysis capabilities, Nielsen is acquiring book data vendor R. R. Bowker’s Business Intelligence and Commerce Solutions product units. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Brazil as Guest of Honor at this year's Frankfurt Book Fair some 250 Brazilian books are being translated and Germany will feature at Rio's book fair this month. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Today Show's monthly book club gives publishers new hope for Oprah-like success and features interactive elements like Twitter chats. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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US show "Today: is launching a new book club for the first time in more than ten years. The... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Officials in Sartov region of Russia move to censor LGBT history book, citing nation's new "gay propaganda" laws. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new survey of Japanese readers shows seniors are more open to young people to using electronic books. We explore the reasons why this may be. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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So you’re heading back to school and you need a new laptop—but you didn’t manage your finances over the summer. Your bank account is nearly tapped out, and you still need to buy text books and lay in enough ramen noodles to last through the winter. Yeah, we’ve all been there. Fortunately,... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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I hate that not everything ever written is on iBooks. Man, I hate paper. – Penn Jillette, in a New York Times interview Continue reading at AllThingsD
[ AllThingsD | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The finalists for the 2013 Thurber Prize for American Humor include Shalom Auslander for his darkly funny novel "Hope, A Tragedy."The finalists for the 2013 Thurber Prize for American Humor include Shalom Auslander for his darkly funny novel "Hope, A Tragedy." But all is not grim: The other... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'How I Live Now' is being adapted into a film starring 'The Host' actress Saoirse Ronan. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This could be the final blow to paper and ink news: Reporters graduating out of journalism school and headed to work at newspapers and magazines don't read print media, with over seven of 10 choosing digital news and social media websites instead ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To mark the 35th anniversary of the Literary Agents and Scouts Center, the Frankfurt Book Fair is asking for photo submissions from the Agents Center's past. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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