Julie Andrews shares a behind-the-scenes look at the opening sequence of ‘The Sound of Music’

In this excerpt from her memoir “Home Work,” Andrews looks back at one of her most iconic scenes. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-12 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Italy: Più Libri Più Liberi Opens Today in a ‘Stable Market’

Small- and medium-sized publishers make up 50.1 percent of the Italian book market, reports AIE at today's Più Libri Più Liberi opening. The post Italy: Più Libri Più Liberi Opens Today in a ‘Stable Market’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-06 19:33:32 UTC ]
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Opening in the States: Italy’s 21lettere Expands With 26Letters

Independent book publisher Alberto Bisi brings his meticulous '21lettere' approach to the States, opening his new 26Letters. The post Opening in the States: Italy’s 21lettere Expands With 26Letters appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-05 23:40:01 UTC ]
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Andrew Miller Tapped to Lead Henry Holt

Andrew Miller has been named president and publisher of Henry Holt, effective mid-January 2024, succeeding Amy Einhorn, who left Holt to lead Crown in October. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Who Doesn’t Like Music? Nabokov, For Starters

In his memoir Speak, Memory, Vladimir Nabokov reflected: “Music, I regret to say, affects me merely as an arbitrary succes­sion of more or less irritating sounds.” The furor over Lolita may have died down, but this confes­sion still has the power to shock. Did the man just say he doesn’t like... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-11-29 09:55:49 UTC ]
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IPA’s Karine Pansa Opens Guadalajara: ‘A Union of Cultures to Build’

The 37th iteration of the Guadalajara International Book Fair opens with IPA's Karine Pansa flagging world publishing's challenges. The post IPA’s Karine Pansa Opens Guadalajara: ‘A Union of Cultures to Build’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-26 16:46:54 UTC ]
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APA: Audiobooks’ US Share Up 5 Percent, 2017 to 2022

The Audio Publishers Association's Michele Cobb sees a steady gain by audiobooks in the United States' publishing marketplace. The post APA: Audiobooks’ US Share Up 5 Percent, 2017 to 2022 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-22 19:35:05 UTC ]
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Project Gutenberg Produced 5,000 AI Audiobooks, but How Do They Sound?

Project Gutenberg's AI audiobook project is yet another instance of AI encroaching on the book industry. But how do the audiobooks sound? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-11-22 11:36:00 UTC ]
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UK Publishers Open a ‘Work in Publishing’ Campaign

The United Kingdom's Publishers Association has opened its annual week of promotion for careers in publishing. The post UK Publishers Open a ‘Work in Publishing’ Campaign appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-20 16:42:27 UTC ]
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Black Romance Authors and Editors Share Their Passion for Love Stories

Amid ongoing challenges, Black authors and editors are creating the love stories they want to read. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-17 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Special Edition: Behind the scenes at the Long Read

To celebrate the launch of the new Guardian Long Read magazine this week, join the Long Read editor David Wolf in discussion with regular contributors Sophie Elmhirst and Samanth Subramanian• The Guardian Long Read magazine is available to order now• The best stories take time. The Guardian Long... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-11-15 05:00:09 UTC ]
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PEN America Will Open an Office in Florida

PEN America intends to expand its presence in Florida amid growing book banning and other censorship efforts in the state, and has appointed ACLU veteran Katie Blankenship director of a new Florida office. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Indigo Books & Music Sales Dropped 12% in Q2

Blaming inflation and customer price sensitivity, Indigo Books & Music, Canada's leading book retailer, saw a 12.4% decline in sales for the second quarter ending September 30. Sales fell both at physical stores and online. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers of Academic Religious Books Share Topics for Tomorrow

When asked about their plans for their publishing programs, several publishers of academic religious books shared their ideas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharjah Opens Its Book Fair’s 42nd Edition

In its 42nd iteration, the Arab world's leading book fair opens to what is expected to be an 11-day turnout of more than 2 million visitors. The post Sharjah Opens Its Book Fair’s 42nd Edition appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-11-01 16:50:48 UTC ]
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Sharing the Gospel of Silence: PW Talks with Sarah Anderson

Sarah Anderson, who founded the Travel Bookshop in London before becoming a writer and painter, discusses the value of quiet in 'The Lost Art of Silence' (Shambhala, Dec.). Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-01 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt: German Comic Book Scene Grows in Partnerships

At the Frankfurt Book Fair's comics center, German publishers see growing interest from readers and are expanding into manga and manwha. The post Frankfurt: German Comic Book Scene Grows in Partnerships appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-10-20 12:38:10 UTC ]
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3 New Biographies for Music Lovers

Get a backstage pass to the lives of Madonna, Tupac, and George Harrison in these biographies, which hit bookstore shelves this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books Open Submissions for the 2024 Creative Writing Awards

The awards partnership between Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books will award $60,000 in scholarships. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-10-18 18:22:57 UTC ]
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An Open Letter in Support of Adania Shibli From More Than 350 Writers, Editors, and Publishers

This letter was originally published by ArabLit. The shocking and tragic events that began on October 7th and are ongoing today have had repercussions all over the globe, including within the publishing world. Award-winning Palestinian author Adania Shibli, who was a finalist for the 2020... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-10-17 09:05:58 UTC ]
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From ancient Jewish texts to AI, a sequence of figures turns matter into meaning

Computer languages are ultimately rendered in ones and zeros, even AI programs. Though this technology is new, the concept it’s hinged on is not. Isaac Asimov’s iconic science fiction collection I, Robot, tells the story of androids created at U.S. Robots and Mechanical Men Inc. The androids... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2023-10-17 06:00:00 UTC ]
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