Yes, Charlie Hebdo has published offensive cartoons. But its freedom of expression award for courage from the PEN writers’ association is surely meritedIf you thought that the debate following the Charlie Hebdo killings had exhausted the media and literary world’s reserves of feverish self-examination, brace yourself for another round. Since the American wing of PEN, the international writers’ association, decided to honour Charlie Hebdo with a Freedom of Expression Courage award, six high-profile writers – including Peter Carey, Michael Ondaatje and Francine Prose – have decided not to attend next month’s PEN gala in New York in protest. The organisation, they said, had “stepped outside of its traditional role” in honouring a magazine they believe is guilty of “cultural intolerance”.It is hard to understand how PEN, an organisation that defends freedom of expression, is somehow departing exotically into uncharted territory by honouring a magazine with a freedom of expression award. The satirical weekly has indeed published racist, sexist or offensive cartoons, but 12 people died when it was attacked on 7 January for depicting the prophet. It is surely within PEN’s remit to decide if Charlie Hebdo’s commitment to the images (racist or not) constitutes courage. Related: Salman Rushdie slams critics of PEN’s Charlie Hebdo tribute Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2015-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Police guard Paris roads after unconfirmed sightings of suspectsPolicewoman killed in apparently unconnected incidentPresident Hollande leads minute’s silence in ParisSeven arrests made overnight in relation to manhuntLatest news story: several arrested but hunt for suspects continuesShare your... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Satirical magazine’s journalists and cartoonists were killed in attack that also claimed lives of two police officers and a maintenance workerCharlie Hebdo attack: follow the latest developmentsCharbonnier had been editor of Charlie Hebdo since 2009 and led the paper’s charge against the taboo... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arab publishers have joined those from France and from the international publishing community in voicing condemnation of today's terror attack on the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, which saw 12 people lose their lives with a further 11 wounded. Author Salman Rushdie... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The French Publishers Association (Syndicat National de l’Edition, SNE) said in a statement this afternoon that it was “deeply upset” by today's terror attack against publication Charlie Hebdo and “freedom of the press, expression and right to publish, the foundations of democracy.” Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian author Margaret Atwood has received a high honour from France's ministry of culture for her contributions to literature. Continue reading at CBC
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Bestselling author and journalist is ‘incredibly bowled over’ to receive DBEJilly Cooper has been given a damehood in the new year honours list for her services to literature and charity.The 86-year-old bestselling author and journalist who was awarded a DBE said she was “delighted, bewildered... Continue reading at The Guardian
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In this guide to major book awards, historical background is given, as well as categories, processes, and timelines. Continue reading at Book Riot
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From soaring costs to the competition of subscriptions: HarperCollins UK CEO Charlie Redmayne addressed the fundamentals at Frankfurt. The post Publishing Perspectives Forum: Charlie Redmayne appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-02 21:30:55 UTC ]
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The science fiction author drew a standing ovation from the Ci10 audience as she discussed her childhood and start as a writer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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As he releases the latest fruits of his new megabucks deal with Netflix – an interactive cartoon about a cat – the Black Mirror creator discusses gaming, nuclear war, and why his generation has wrecked the UKCharlie Brooker is sitting at a desk, a big cardboard box in the background, miscellany... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-02-21 06:00:24 UTC ]
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Publisher Peter Usborne, novelist Anthony Horowitz and cookery writer Claudia Roden have all been awarded the CBE in the New Year's Honours list, while there are also awards for authors including Adele Parks, Onjali Q Raúf and Ann Cleeves. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-12-31 16:08:34 UTC ]
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Longtime editor and publishing executive Charlie Conrad died on November 21. He was 61. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-30 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Charlie Jane Anders discusses the coming-of-age stories that shaped her award-winning science fiction and helped her confront the world in front of her. The post The Coming-of-Age Stories That Made Charlie Jane Anders appeared first on The Millions. Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2021-11-18 21:30:07 UTC ]
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The team behind the Canadian Guest of Honour programme at the Frankfurt Book Fair has had to be patient and nimble, but the nation’s time in the spotlight is finally upon us. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-30 21:51:47 UTC ]
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Publisher Margaret Busby and Faber executive chair Stephen Page are among some of the publishing names recognised in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours list. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Kliph Nesteroff’s book shows the importance and influence that proper representation in the media can have. Continue reading at The Washington Post
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The shortlists for the 2021 Romantic Novel Awards have been revealed, with Mike Gayle receiving this year's Outstanding Achievement Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-01-31 16:34:16 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury founder and chief executive Nigel Newton and former Children's Laureate Anthony Browne have been awarded CBEs for services to the publishing industry and to literature respectively in the New Year's Honours list. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-30 02:25:11 UTC ]
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A Canadian author of fiction will be awarded $100,000 in the comfort of their own home tonight as the Scotiabank Giller Prize gala goes virtual this year. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2020-11-09 17:43:21 UTC ]
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Yōko Ogawa’s acclaimed surrealist novel—the story of a young woman, struggling to maintain her career as a writer on a island where objects are disappearing, who concocts a plan to hide her endangered editor from the Memory Police—was one of the sleeper hits of 2019, garnering rave reviews, a... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-10-09 15:15:45 UTC ]
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