Mashing up the places, characters and events of various works into one shared universe isn't exactly a new idea. Philip José Farmer's Wold Newton universe imagines that most of the great fictionalized characters of the last few hundred years – including Tarzan, Doc Savage, Dracula, James Bond, Sherlock Holmes and more – are all genetic mutants descended from survivors of a late 18th–century meteorite crash... an idea wizardly comics scribe Alan Moore ran and spiked the ball with in his League of Extraordinary Gentlemen series. New concept or not, though, you can't exactly take these universes and hang them on your wall. But with the new Book Map by Dorothy, you can do just that, framing a shared universe of literary places and putting it on display. If the M.O. of the Book Map looks familiar, it's for good reason. The sister map of the Book Map is the self–explanatory T.V. Map, a clever bit of cartography that imagines Washington, D.C. – home to the world's first television station – as a living world of television shows. Choosing a city to make home to some of the Western world's greatest novels is a trickier proposition. The novel traces its roots back to antiquity, such as the Satyricon by Petronious and The Golden Ass by Apuleius, but maps of ancient Rome and Algeria don't exactly lend themselves to Dorothy's sort of approach. Instead, they chose to set their literary map in London, home of Charles Dickens, Mary Poppins, Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Jekyl, and more. London... Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
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London's International Excellence Awards extend their nomination dates, and Hay's season opens with its Colombian festival dates. The post Industry Notes: London Book Fair Awards, Hay Festival in Colombia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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US law enforcement isn't just interested in shutting down video pirates. The feds have charged two Russian nationals, Anton Napolsky and Valeriia Ermakova, for allegedly running the pirate e-book repository Z-Library. The site was billed as the "world's largest library" and held over 11 million... Continue reading at Engadget
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The Bologna bookstore, Giannino Stoppani, was damaged by fire in May. Sharjah World Book Capital has contributed €50,000 to assist. The post Sharjah World Book Capital Supports a Fire-Damaged Italian Bookstore appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-08 12:43:42 UTC ]
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The impact of Japanese RPGs on pop and gaming culture cannot be overstated. From Final Fantasy and Phantasy Star to Chrono Trigger, NieR, and Fire Emblem — JRPGs have spanned console generations, bridged the Japanese and North American markets, spawned entire universes of IP and delivered... Continue reading at Engadget
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Both the Lifetime Achievement recognition and London Book Fair's International Excellence Awards are seeking 2023 nominations. The post London Book Fair Opens Excellence Awards for Submissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-04 14:52:34 UTC ]
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With a wave of book bans and educational gag orders still surging across the country, an online panel this week explored how the bans are targeting and impacting the LGBTQ community—and how concerned communities can push back. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The 28th issue of Kayak—a literary magazine edited and published by George Hitchcock out of Santa Cruz, California—appeared in 1972. The issue includes mostly poetry, as well as a few book reviews, a work of verse fiction, collages, illustrations lifted from old books and manuals, and an acerbic... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Michael Dirda recalls a time of typewriters and landlines, of putting together a newspaper section that captured the joy of literature and love of reading. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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The Washington Post’s books section starts its new chapter, in print every Sunday and with a refurbished and revitalized presence online. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Megan Giddings, Emily Lloyd Jones, Sangu Mandanna and Desideria Mesa add new twists to a popular subgenre. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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Dragonfly Books in Decorah, Iowa, has established a literary foundation to support author visits to the Oneota River Valley area in northeastern Iowa, as well as to support the literary endeavors of regional writers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Following the short tenure of Andy Ventris in the role, Gareth Rapley is named the next London Book Fair director for RX (Reed Exhibitions). The post Reed Names Gareth Rapley London Book Fair’s New Director appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-09-07 10:27:34 UTC ]
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France's Strasbourg is to begin its tenure as UNESCO's World Book Capital on April 23, 2024, as Accra concludes its year in the role. The post UNESCO Names Strasbourg Its World Book Capital 2024 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-07-20 20:26:21 UTC ]
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His groundbreaking work on such seminal characters as Judge Dredd, Preacher and Punisher is being celebrated with a posthumous show of his remarkable legacyThere are few artists who exemplify the anarchic, irreverent and anti-authoritarian British take on the comic book the way Steve Dillon... Continue reading at The Guardian
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The actor and producer spoke with Heidi MacDonald about the graphic novel 'Head Wounds: Sparrow,' out from Legendary in June, which he codeveloped with a team of writers, artists, and friends. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Said to be stepping away from London Book Fair's producer RX, Andy Ventris saw only one iteration of the fair under his management. The post London Book Fair Director Andy Ventris Is Reported Leaving appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-18 17:34:07 UTC ]
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New and forthcoming books on fatherhood coming from religion publishers are emphasizing connection and healing between fathers and sons. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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He vaulted to literary prominence with a lacerating childhood memoir of abuse and wrote best-selling novels such as "A Reliable Wife.” Continue reading at The Washington Post
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A stack of new books illuminates the wonder of printed books — writing them, buying them, reading them. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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