Inside Teen Vogue: 'Our readers consider themselves activists'

Once known for its beauty tips, Teen Vogue has become a powerful critic of the Trump administration. What’s behind its transformation?Charlie Knoles is a 39-year-old meditation coach and father based in California. He reads Politico, ProPublica and the Wall Street Journal, and posts on Facebook about all sorts, including science, technology and ethics. But recently he posted: “I now go to Teen Vogue for serious journalism.”Not your average consumer of glossy magazines aimed at teenage girls, Knoles first found himself on the title’s website in December. “All my friends were talking about Donald Trump gaslighting America. I saw the links they were posting going to Teen Vogue. When I clicked through, I saw a fantastically well-reasoned piece of writing.” Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2017-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade treats readers for Halloween

Publishers and booksellers are preparing to give readers a welcome fright this Halloween with a range of spooky special promotions, activities and events, with one independent publisher crowdfunding for an entire new horror imprint. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First look inside the new Blackwell's Westgate

These are the first pictures of the new 3,000 sq ft Blackwell’s store in Westgate Shopping Centre in Oxford. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Revolution Books Weathers Harassment Campaign by Alt Right Activists

In late September a group of alt right activists stormed the Berkeley-Calif.-based Revolution Books. Since then, owner Reiko Redmonde said the indie has sustained harassment by a group that claims to be an arm of the "right-wing media." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Italian Publishers’ Report at Frankfurt Book Fair: Focus on Readers

A report from the Italian Publishers Association names low readership as its 'problem of problems' and vows to address the country's shrinking readership. The post Italian Publishers’ Report at Frankfurt Book Fair: Focus on Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Russian troll factory paid US activists to help fund protests during election

Investigation finds Russians posing as Americans made payments to activistsRevelations likely to put further spotlight on Russian meddling in US electionRussian trolls posing as Americans made payments to genuine activists in the US to help fund protest movements on socially divisive issues,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Heather Reisman, Canada’s Most Influential Reader

The founder and CEO of Indigo Books & Music has a Midas touch when it comes to bestsellers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Whitehead, Sands and Alderman contend for BAMB Readers Awards

Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad (Fleet), Philippe Sands’ East West Street (W&N) and Naomi Alderman’s The Power (Viking) are among the books shortlisted across six categories for the 2017 Books Are My Bag Readers Awards, curated by booksellers and supported by National Book Tokens. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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`Si' Newhouse, Billionaire Publisher of Vogue and GQ, Dies at 89

Samuel "Si" Newhouse Jr., the publishing billionaire who oversaw some of America's best-known magazines, including Vogue, the New Yorker, GQ and Vanity Fair as head of the closely held media empire built by his father, has died. He was 89.He died Sunday at his home, the New York Times reported,... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mills & Boon woos new readers

Mills & Boon (M&B) has revealed a “huge” relaunch lined up for January, the first facelift for the brand in a decade. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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D&D Reader app brings paper reference books to your tablet

Dungeon Masters can rest a bit easier now that the library of Dungeons and Dragons core rulebooks will soon be available in an easy-to-lug digital edition. Instead of a stack of heavy paper-bound volumes, you'll be able to take your iPad or Android t... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Do celebrity book blurbs 'blackmail' readers?

Man Booker prize judge Colin Thubron has complained this week that star endorsements bully readers into admiring books, but it’s long been standard practiceSetting cats among pigeons has long been an unofficial part of the contract for judges of the Booker prize. Remember Chris Mullin’s... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lost to translation: how English readers miss out on foreign female writers

Only a third of books translated into English last year were by female writers. As Women in Translation month wraps up, we investigate why – and if things are changing• In their own words: 10 female translators on the work that inspires themWhen Argentinian author Samanta Schweblin’s first book,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH scoops memoir of body activist Howard

Penguin Random House Children’s is publishing the memoir of model and body activist Charli Howard. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yellow Kite title asks readers to re-think infidelity

Yellow Kite has acquired a book by couples’ therapist Esther Perel asking readers to re-examine their prejudices and assumptions about infidelity. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How can Young Adult literature attract new readers?

Charlotte Wilson asks what publishers are doing to reach non-YA readers, and suggests how to attract new readers. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside the Success of ‘The Couple Next Door’

For author Shari Lapena, entering into the crowded category known as the domestic thriller really paid off for her U.S. debut. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Armed man barricaded inside Fairfax home prompts SWAT team response

SWAT officers Wednesday evening were trying to coax an armed barricaded suspect out of a home in the Fairfax neighborhood, police sad. The hours-long standoff began about 4:30 p.m., when police were called to the 600 block of North Edinburgh Avenue after reports of a man holding family members... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In an Economic Crunch, South African Readers Turn to Used Book Stores

From the VOA: Amid tough economic times in South Africa, consumers are supporting a growing number of used book stores, avoiding new-book prices. The post In an Economic Crunch, South African Readers Turn to Used Book Stores appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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