JD Salinger estate finally agrees to ebook editions

Author’s son explains that wish for accessibility has persuaded trustees to look past his father’s dislike of digital mediaAfter years of refusing to allow publishers to digitise his works, the estate of JD Salinger has announced that the author’s famously small body of work will be published as ebooks for the first time.Salinger’s son Matt said that the author had always valued accessibility, but preferred the experience of reading a physical book. The Catcher in the Rye author, who died in 2010 at the age of 91, also hated the internet; Matt told the New York Times that he once explained Facebook to his father, who had been horrified that people shared personal information online. Related: From everyteen to annoying: are today's young readers turning on The Catcher in the Rye? Related: Ebooks are not 'stupid' – they're a revolution Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2019-08-12 15:49:19 UTC ]
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The Village Voice will silence its print edition after 62 years

Website for beacon of alternative journalism, which featured literary giants Norman Mailer, James Baldwin and Ezra Pound, will continue to publishThe Village Voice will cease publication of its print edition, 62 years after its culture-focused, alternative journalism first hit the streets of New... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Out Magazine Rolls Out 8th U.S. Print Edition in Philadelphia

This may well be the best inaugural cover yet for a U.S. quarterly print edition of Time Out magazine. In support of the cheeky retro-Polaroid composition, the editors have layered in captions that feature full-on Philly speak. 'THE ORIGINAL GAYBORHOOD, THANK YOU VERY MUCH,' reads one cover-line... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Village Voice Is Killing Off Its Print Edition

The Village Voice, the legendary New York alternative newsweekly, announced today that it's killing off its print edition. It will continue to publish online. Per a statement issued by the paper:The announcement comes as part of the ongoing effort by owner Peter Barbey, who purchased the Voice... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-08-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Granta, Chatto and Fourth Estate vie for $25k DSC Prize

Books from Granta, Chatto and Fourth Estate all feature on the 13-strong longlist for the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature, worth $25k (£19k).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Will Americans be able to agree on a most loved book?

A new PBS program explores America's favorite books, culminating in an election. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Roald Dahl edition to be released in September

Penguin Random House has revealed that the new hardback edition of Roald Dahl’s final children’s book will be released on 7th September.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get 'Virtualization Essentials, Second Edition' ($21 value) FREE for a limited time

Virtualization Essentials, Second Edition takes a learning-by-doing approach to give you hands-on training and a core understanding of virtualization. As more and more companies are leveraging virtualization, it's imperative that IT professionals have the skills and knowledge to interface with... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hamlyn to publish second edition of Larousse Wine

Octopus imprint Hamlyn has acquired rights to publish a second edition of Larousse Wine by David Cobbold and Sebastian Durand-Viel, co-founders of the Paris Academy of Wine.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Handmaids hit London ahead of series finale

Handmaids are descending on London today to mark the finale of Channel 4's popular television series adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale (Vintage). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day

In Canada, BookNet's check on sales shows ebooks a bit up, In the UK, a new author day is announced by London Book Fair and the US-based Writer's Digest. The post Industry Notes: Canada’s Shifts in Ebook and Print; London Book Fair Plans a Writer’s Digest Day appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jubilation as Iranian children's author finally granted visa

Following a swell of public support, Iranian children’s illustrator Ehsan Abdollahi has been granted a visa to enter the UK with just days to go before he is due to attend Edinburgh International Book Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fourth Estate wins teacher's debut novel at auction

Fourth Estate has snapped up a debut "coming-of-age" novel set in Ghana and Brixton at auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Publishing Associations on Geo-Blocking, Ebooks, and the Digital Single Market

On the European Commission's geo-blocking regulations for ebooks, the Italian, Greek, French, and European publishing associations issue words of caution. The post European Publishing Associations on Geo-Blocking, Ebooks, and the Digital Single Market appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alan Moore Is Preparing a Six-Part Finale for Extraordinary Gentlemen

“The Tempest,” coming out next June, is the concluding part of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen comic book series by Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Microsoft is giving away millions of free ebooks covering Windows 10, Office, Azure, and more

Microsoft’s annual ebook giveaway sees the company offering vast amounts of guides for free. These are high-quality titles covering pretty much every Microsoft product or service you care to think of. There are millions of Microsoft ebooks up for grabs, and you can download as many -- or as few... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get Networking For Dummies, 11th Edition ($15.99 value) FREE for a limited time

Need networking know-how, but don't know where to turn? Whether you're a networking administrator or an everyday computer user looking to set up a network in your home or office, Networking For Dummies seamlessly gets you connected with the basics and gives you the knowledge to work out whatever... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Smith becomes HC deputy publishing director of estates

HarperFiction has promoted Chris Smith to deputy publishing director of estates. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins and Tolkien estate settle £62m lawsuit against Warner Bros

The estate of J R R Tolkien and HarperCollins have reportedly settled an $80m (£62m) lawsuit against Warner Bros over the licensing of online games, apps, slot machines and other types of gambling merchandise based on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Learn how to protect yourself from ransomware with these free ebooks

Ransomware is barely out of the news these days. We had WannaCry wreaking havoc not so long ago, and now it’s the turn of Petya/NotPetya. And those are just two of the better-known threats; there are plenty more forms of ransomware out there which, while maybe not as prevalent, can have just as... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Get 'Modern JavaScript' ebook ($19 value) FREE for a limited time

It’s not uncommon these days to see people complaining about how complex JavaScript development seems to have become. If you’re learning JS, it won’t take long for you to be exposed to the enormity of the ecosystem and the sheer number of moving pieces you need to understand (at least... Continue reading at Betanews

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