In the 19th century, if you had clothes, you had currency — and rights

Married women, enslaved people and others used textiles to assert a place for themselves in the economy and the courts, historian Laura F. Edwards explains. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2022-02-25 13:00:46 UTC ]
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How Costumes and Conventions Brought Sci-Fi Fans Together in the Early 20th Century

Science fiction has a deep, rich past—one that sees its roots stretch back to ancient times. Fans and scholars often point to Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein: or, The Modern Prometheus as its most recognizable origin point, followed by the works of authors like Jules Verne, H. G. Wells,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-06-29 08:57:17 UTC ]
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12 Amazing Queer Short Story Collections to Read Right Now

These queer short story collections span a wide range of genres form contemporary and historical fiction to sci-fi and fabulism. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2022-06-28 10:33:00 UTC ]
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Rights Roundup: It Is Still Good To Be Max Seeck

News of rights sales from publishers and literary agents today come from England, Norway, Finland, Italy, and Germany. The post Rights Roundup: It Is Still Good To Be Max Seeck appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-17 21:18:39 UTC ]
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Rights Edition: Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Postpones Again

Having made a move this year from March to July, the trade show and book fair now is postponed to November. The post Rights Edition: Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair Postpones Again appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-17 16:31:59 UTC ]
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Centuries of innovations in Western music, presented at a fast tempo

Musical notation, polyphony, opera and jazz are among the significant leaps that Stuart Isacoff explores. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-06-17 12:00:27 UTC ]
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UNC Press Marks a Century of Publishing in the Tar Heel State

The University of North Carolina Press has much to celebrate as it marks its 100th anniversary. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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NBCU says 40% of its upfront deals are on Nielsen alternative currencies

Study with iSpot.tv finds mix of up to 40% streaming is optimal for most brands, letting them reach more people with fewer impressions. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2022-06-16 22:45:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle is 33 percent off right now

You might have found the right Father's Day gift if there's a literary dad in your life. Amazon is selling the basic Kindle e-reader with lock screen ads for $60, or a hefty 33 percent off. You can also buy the Kindle Kids variant for $65 (41 percent off) if the upgraded warranty, child-friendly... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2022-06-14 12:59:26 UTC ]
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Thin-skinned Jordan Peterson is wrong about everything but right about Twitter | Arwa Mahdawi

The academic has quit the platform in a huff after he was criticised for calling the Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Yumi Nu ‘not beautiful’Jordan Peterson is an academic, an internet personality, and a big fan of beef. A man of many accomplishments, he’s most famous for writing a bestselling... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-05-17 16:58:34 UTC ]
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Ukraine: A Call to Buy Rights to Support Publishers

Oleksander Afonin presents 'Books from Ukraine,' asking the world book publishing industry to support Ukrainian publishers. The post Ukraine: A Call to Buy Rights to Support Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-22 14:28:23 UTC ]
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How Russia fought a U.S. rights law — and the man who championed it

Bill Browder recounts his high-stakes and sometimes absurd legal battles with the Kremlin. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Trump Is Right About the Deep State. Thank God!

Marie Yovanovitch’s memoir makes a persuasive case for the officials who really did obstruct his agenda. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2022-04-13 09:45:00 UTC ]
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Rights Roundup: After London Book Fair Closes

Our featured rights deals at the end of the 2022 London Book Fair week include titles from Finland, Italy, Sweden, and more. The post Rights Roundup: After London Book Fair Closes appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-08 17:20:46 UTC ]
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Jackie Robinson’s huge talent and fierce dedication to civil rights

He was a baseball icon, but his legacy stretched beyond the sport, writes Kostya Kennedy. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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London Book Fair Exhibitor Publishing Scotland: ‘Facilitating Rights Sales’

'Channels for voices in Scottish literature,' says Alan Bett, are enhanced by Publishing Scotland's international fellowship. The post London Book Fair Exhibitor Publishing Scotland: ‘Facilitating Rights Sales’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-05 00:50:03 UTC ]
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Rights Roundup: Ukraine’s Andrej Kurkow and ‘Grey Bees’

Even amid the excitement and pleasure in an in-person staging of Bologna Children's Book Fair, the Ukraine nightmare was never forgotten. The post Rights Roundup: Ukraine’s Andrej Kurkow and ‘Grey Bees’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-25 17:54:43 UTC ]
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The year, and the election, that set America’s path for the 21st century

The events of 2000, including the disputed election and the 9/11 hijackers' preparations, "broke" America, Andrew Rice argues. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2022-03-18 12:00:11 UTC ]
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Connecting Readers with the Right Books: Closeup on Learn with NoveList

PW spoke with Danielle Borasky, v-p of NoveList, about the vision behind Learn with NoveList and why it’s the essential platform for today’s library staff. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Ukraine: Germany’s Börsenverein Joins Leipzig’s ‘Right to Peace’ Campaign

Ahead of the ceremony for the 2022 Leipzig Book Prize for European Understanding, demonstrators will call for Ukraine's 'Right to Peace.' The post Ukraine: Germany’s Börsenverein Joins Leipzig’s ‘Right to Peace’ Campaign appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-15 17:43:51 UTC ]
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