Gibbons named as UK's first 'comics laureate'

Graphic novelist Dave Gibbons is to become the UK’s first comics laureate. Gibbons was appointed at the launch of new charity Comics Literacy Awareness (CLAw) at the Lakes International Comic Art Festival on Friday 17th October, by graphic novelist Scott McCloud. The title of comics laureate will be appointed biennially to a distinguished comics writer or artist in recognition of their outstanding achievement in the field. Their role is to champion children’s literacy through school visits, training events for school staff and education conferences. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Denmark’s Saga Egmont Producing Audiobooks for Irish and UK Publishers

The Copenhagen-based Saga Egmont division of Lindhard & Ringhof is making English-language audiobooks for four new partner presses. The post Denmark’s Saga Egmont Producing Audiobooks for Irish and UK Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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'Bigger and bigger': Amazon attains top spot for UK adspend in 2021

Nielsen documented a 20% increase in adspend in 2021 following previous 17% decline. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2022-03-02 09:07:47 UTC ]
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Awards: The Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist

One debut is among the five shortlisted titles for the US$35,000 Apsen Words Literary Awards, focused on issue-driven fiction. The post Awards: The Aspen Words Literary Prize Names Its 2022 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Three Religion Presses Name New Top Executives

Three publishing veterans—all women with extensive backgrounds in editing, acquisitions, and management —will take over leading roles at Westminster John Knox, Brazos, and Liturgical in challenging times for the church and society. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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George RR Martin to team up with Marvel for new comic book series

Game Of Thrones writer says opportunity to produce comics based on his superhero series Wild Cards is a ‘privilege’George RR Martin will team up with Marvel to produce a new series of comic books, it has been announced.The Game Of Thrones writer said working with the superhero franchise titan... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-02-19 12:39:49 UTC ]
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A Chance to Own a Rare Batman Comic Book (or a Fraction of It)

Shares of a copy of Batman No. 1 will be sold by an online collectibles company in mid-March. Continue reading at The New York Times

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News UK explores cashing in on crypto boom with NFTs

Sun publisher examining whether classic front pages and exclusive photos can have lucrative second lifeRupert Murdoch’s publishing arm is considering making a move into the frothy market of non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, by turning the Times and the Sun’s extensive archive of photos, cartoons and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-02-16 15:06:14 UTC ]
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Awards Season: British Academy Prize Names Jurors, Opens Submissions

The 2021 jury for the British Academy Book Prize for Global Understanding returns in the 2022 cycle, seeking works that  'public understanding of world cultures.' The post Awards Season: British Academy Prize Names Jurors, Opens Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The German Book Prize Names Its Jurors, Opens Submissions

The top award in German-language fiction opens its 2022 competition with the appointment of seven new jurors and €25,000 for the winner. The post The German Book Prize Names Its Jurors, Opens Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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American Library Association Names the Best YA Audiobooks of 2022

The Young Adult Library Services Association has announced their 2022 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adult Readers list. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names Its 56th Illustrators’ Exhibition Winners

This year, Bologna Children's Book Fair's Illustrators' Exhibition features winning work from 78 artists in 29 international markets. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names Its 56th Illustrators’ Exhibition Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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UK film and TV industry bounces back from Covid with record £5.6bn spend

Annual investment doubles as production industry races to replenish libraries depleted by the pandemicThe UK film and TV industry has bounced back spectacularly from the pandemic with a record £5.6bn spent making blockbusters such as Mission: Impossible 7 and big-budget dramas including... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Comic Book Stores Offer To Send Free Copies Of 'Maus' To Tennessee Students

A Tennessee school board removed the graphic novel about the Holocaust from middle school curriculums. Continue reading at HuffPost

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Scout Comics, Any Way You Want Them

Scout Comics, a small indie comics and graphic novel publisher, has grown quickly since its launch in 2015, thanks to both its list and an unusually diverse business model. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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McCauley joins Hachette UK in new media development role

Fern McCauley has moved from The Artists Partnership to Hachette UK in the newly created role of head of media development, where she will be responsible for handling all book-to-film and TV rights deals for the business.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

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‘Let us eat cake’: how UK newspapers reacted to latest No 10 party claims

Daily Mail remains a Boris Johnson backer but same cannot be said of its sister outletA full list of alleged partiesWhat were the rules in June 2020?Coronavirus – latest global updatesThe print edition of the Daily Mail has remained one of Boris Johnson’s strongest backers in the media, even as... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Germany’s Zebralution Backs a New IPG Audio Award in the UK

The first audio award in the Independent Publishers Awards program in the UK is backed by digital media distributor Zebralution. The post Germany’s Zebralution Backs a New IPG Audio Award in the UK appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Four 2022 Category Longlists

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award longlists in Literature, Translation, 'Development of Nations,' and Literary and Art Criticism are here. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award Names Four 2022 Category Longlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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This Sports Brand Turned a Pioneering African Olympian into a Comic Book Superhero

Ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Swiss sportswear brand On brought the pages of a graphic novel to life to introduce a new hero to the next generation of athletes. The 10-minute film, entitled "Black Ice," is about Akwasi Frimpong, the first skeleton athlete from Ghana and only the... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2022-01-20 13:08:00 UTC ]
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Kidd made diversity and inclusion manager in Hachette UK HR team expansion

Hachette UK is boosting its HR team with Kim Kidd (pictured) from the British Council joining as diversity and inclusion manager. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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