Istanbul Festival Names 2018 Fellows; Beijing Announces Children’s Book Fair

In the ITEF program's eighth year, 19 professional fellows will meet with players in the Turkish publishing industry. And BIBF is to open its own dedicated children's book fair in Beijing. The post Istanbul Festival Names 2018 Fellows; Beijing Announces Children’s Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney goes back to school to celebrate his latest book

Jeff Kinney wears his pants properly now, not with the waistband high, up near his belly button. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Between the sheets: Banned books censors didn't want you to read

The books struck out by the censors for being 'damaging to young minds', too political or simply too sexy. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why is Emma Watson leaving books on London subways?

It's part of a collaboration between Emma Watson's feminist book group, Our Shared Shelf, and Books on the Underground, which leaves books all over the London subway system for riders to enjoy. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of November 4, 2016

Wicked scribe Gregory Maguire sells a new novel, an Esquire editor moves her memoir, Matisyahu takes his life story to Da Capo, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, November 7, 2016

This week: an epic whodunit that spans decades, and the true story of the American forgers who nearly broke the Bank of England. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Divorce Lawyer, Social Worker, And Book Editor On The Art Of Hard Conversations

Let the pros show you how to have the toughest talks. Let the pros show you how to have the toughest talks.Everyone does "difficult conversations" differently. But no matter your approach, the challenge is the same: sorting out really touchy issues while sidestepping the... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dozens of Books to Publish Around 500th Anniversary of Protestant Reformation

October 2017 brings the 500th anniversary of a revolution that transformed the Christian church, and a year-long advance commemoration has produced more than 40 books on the Reformer and the ideas that reshaped Western civilization. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Racial Tensions Dominate Headlines, Books Offer Insights for Change

In a crop of thoughtful new books, scholars untangle the historical roots of racism, trying to understand why America still struggles with its original sin and to discover paths to healing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Disney c.e.o Robert Iger's management book to Transworld

Transworld has acquired Robert Iger’s untitled book on leadership and management, which explores the ideas, values, and growth strategies he has developed in his 11 years as c.e.o. of media company Disney, for publication in 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emma Watson leaves Books on the Underground

Actress Emma Watson has been leaving copies of her latest book club selection - Maya Angelou’s Mom & Me & Mom - on the London Underground for commuters to pick up and read. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Clinton's Goldman Sachs speeches to be published by OR Books

New York-based OR Books is publishing a collection of Hillary Clinton’s speeches, released by Wikileaks last month, despite not having permission from the presidential candidate. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Publishers Celebrate Halloween 2016

Publishers across the country held parties as staffers donned costumes based on favorite characters and books. See our collection of photos from the festivities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions

Can a 'gateway to worldwide subscription services' for self-published authors up the ante for those services? Two Danes think believe it can. The post Denmark’s New Palatium: Curating Indie Books for Subscriptions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Film deal for hyped Frankfurt children’s title

Twentieth Century Fox has signed the film rights to Jessica Townsend’s Nevermoor, a children’s manuscript that was subject to an eight-publisher auction at the Frankfurt Book Fair last month.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cornwell 'suffers PTSD' after researching books

Author Patricia Cornwell has revealed that the intensive research she undertakes for her books has left her with post-traumatic stress. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Prize launched for undiscovered picture book talent

Stratford Literary Festival and independent publisher The Salariya Book Company are launching a prize for new picture book authors and illustrators. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon's New App, Rapids, to Offer Children's Stories

Amazon Rapids is a new children's app that features short, illustrated stories designed to look like the text-chat feature on a smartphone. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Readers Now Voting on Ireland’s Bord Gáis Energy Book Awards

Called in promotional text “exclusively Irish, inclusive in every other sense,” the Bord Gáis Energy Book Awards shortlists are now open for readers’ votes. By Dennis Abrams | @DennisAbrams2 November 11 Is Vote Deadline he shortlists for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards have been... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Karsten Dietrich, Longtime Book Club Runner

Karsten Dietrich, who ran the France Loisirs book club from 1973 until his retirement in 2009, died last week in Paris. He was 72. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bryan Cranston leaves signed copies of his book at Heathrow

"Breaking Bad" actor Bryan Cranston's penchant for buying, signing and leaving copies of his autobiography in every airport he has flown from for his book tour has this week resulted in a welcome surprise for a fan in Heathrow airport.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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