GigaOM, a media company targeting the tech space, has secured a $6 million round of funding led by Reed Elsevier's investment group Reed Elsevier Ventures. Existing venture partners Alloy Ventures and True Ventures also participated in the round. Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When Protocol, a new site focusing on technology coverage, launched in February, expectations were high. After all, the man behind the site—Robert Allbritton, who owns it through his holding company, Capital News—also helped create Politico, one of the most successful digital media companies of... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-04-23 11:45:31 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury has raised gross proceeds of £8.4m, thanks to the completion of a share placement worth 5% of its existing share capital. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-17 13:18:40 UTC ]
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About a month ago ago, we put out a call asking that those of you who need something good to read in this trying, frightening time, might send us a few of your favorite books (and other things) so we could recommend a good book for you to read. And turns out quite a lot of […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-17 11:44:31 UTC ]
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London Book Fair organiser Reed Exhibitions has faced criticism after offering just 60% of fees back to some participating publishers and agents following this year's cancelled event. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-14 00:06:03 UTC ]
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After weeks of credible speculation and reporting, LSC Communications announced clarity around its reorganization plans, which includes filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy with the Southern District of New York. The company was left with few option after accumulating at least $893 million in... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-04-13 15:00:01 UTC ]
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Three weeks ago, we put out a call asking that those of you who need something good to read in this trying, frightening time, might send us a few of your favorite books (and other things) so we could recommend a good book for you to read. And turns out quite a lot of you are […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-10 08:50:06 UTC ]
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The National Endowment for the Arts is now taking applications for $75 million in grants to nonprofit arts organizations to combat job losses related to Covid-19. Grants are fixed at $50,000 for individual nonprofits. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Are you into shoujo manga? Romance, sparkles, first loves and kisses? These 2020 romance manga will enchant you this year! Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-04-08 10:35:35 UTC ]
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Scottish YA author Claire McFall is releasing an e-book title, Making Turquoise, to raise money for food banks. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-08 05:38:55 UTC ]
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We're giving away a $250 gift card to Barnes and Noble. To enter, just sign up for our Giveaways newsletter ... Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2020-04-07 10:32:14 UTC ]
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Charity Libraries Connected has launched Libraries From Home, a page on its website rounding up remote services libraries across the country are delivering during the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-07 01:22:20 UTC ]
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Elsevier, which for the past two years has reported significant median gender pay gaps of 40% and 39.4%, has reduced that number slightly to 37% in its latest filing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-06 20:51:43 UTC ]
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W H Smith has confirmed it plans to strengthen its balance sheet with new lending facilities of £120m accompanied by an equity issue of up to 13.7% of its issued share capital. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-04-05 20:57:09 UTC ]
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Two weeks ago, we put out a call asking that those of you who need something good to read in this trying, frightening time, might send us a few of your favorite books (and other things) so we could recommend a good book for you to read. And turns out quite a lot of you […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-04-03 08:49:47 UTC ]
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Among the big books that sold this week are a memoir by actor Billy Dee Williams and Elizabeth George’s 21st Inspector Lynley mystery. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A 2014 picture book with the timely topic of patience returns Mo Willems to our list. Plus Broken Earth series author N.K. Jemisin launches a new trilogy with ‘The City We Became,’ and ‘Station Eleven’ author Emily St. John Mantel check in with ‘The Glass Hotel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Kathy Valentine's hair-raising memoir recounts life before, during and shortly after the Go-Go's ascended to become the darlings of the MTV generation. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-04-02 19:09:22 UTC ]
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Last week, we put out a call asking that those of you who need something good to read in this trying, frightening time, might send us a few of your favorite books (and other things) so we could recommend a good book for you to read. And turns out quite a lot of you are […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-27 08:48:47 UTC ]
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The package includes $50 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for digital inclusion projects, and a hefty $30.8 billion in relief for schools and colleges. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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I often talk about how I created A Phoenix First Must Burn, my anthology of fantasy stories by black women authors, for my younger self, a girl who loved fantasy and science fiction and so desperately wanted to see herself in those worlds. It’s a strange experience to create the thing you wanted... Continue reading at Electric Literature
[ Electric Literature | 2020-03-25 11:00:00 UTC ]
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