L.L. Bean’s employees spent decades working in the dark. Its new HQ is radically open

The outdoor gear company’s new headquarters adds visibility to its workspaces and its work. For an outdoor clothing and gear company, L.L. Bean’s offices were surprisingly cloistered. “About 90% of our employees did not have access to natural daylight. There were parts of the building that were like a cave,” says Shawn Gorman, the 111-year-old company’s executive chairman. As the great-grandson of founder Leon Leonwood Bean, Gorman has worked at the privately owned company for more than 30 years. For that entire time and decades longer, L.L. Bean has been running essentially in the dark. “It was just so inconsistent with who we were as a brand,” Gorman says.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

[ Fast Company | 2023-06-14 04:30:00 UTC ]
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“Just Go Back to the Work.” Filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb on Documenting the Remarkable Partnership Between Her Father and Robert Caro

When director Lizzie Gottlieb set out to explore the remarkable partnership between her father, celebrated book editor Robert Gottlieb, and the preeminent political biographer Robert Caro for her new documentary Turn Every Page, she knew being impartial was not only impossible, it was beside the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-01-23 09:58:01 UTC ]
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10 Essential Works in American Indian History

Yale University historian Ned Blackhawk, author of 'The Rediscovery of America,' selects 10 must-read works of Native American history. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Dark Academia in Science Fiction and Fantasy

Dark academia isn't just for mysteries and thrillers-- you can find all the dark academia vibes you crave in science fiction and fantasy too! Continue reading at Book Riot

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8 Dark Academia Manga and Manhwa

Read your way into the best dark academia manga and manhwa, both in print and in webtoon formats. Continue reading at Book Riot

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8 Brilliant Dark Academia Books by Authors of Color

Want to read more dark and twisty stories with academic settings? Dive into 8 brilliant dark academia books written by authors of color! Continue reading at Book Riot

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Open Road Launches Activation 2.0

After launching a frontlist marketing service in July that built on Open Road's Ignition program the promotes backlist e-book titles, the company has unveiled its second iteration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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France’s Editis Has Opened a New African Publishing House

Awaiting news of a buyer, Vivendi's Editis in Paris continues rolling out new local-focus presses in Québec and Africa, this time in Senegal. The post France’s Editis Has Opened a New African Publishing House appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-01-09 14:27:09 UTC ]
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EDC Works to Rebound

Educational Development Corp. continues to work through a host of issues since its sales and earnings peaked in the fiscal year ended February 28, 2021. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A new indie bookstore named for Octavia Butler is opening in the author’s hometown.

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Barnes & Noble Opening 30 Stores in 2023, Leading Big Real Estate Wave

Competition from Amazon seems to have ended as Barnes & Noble plans to open more stores in 2023 as part of a real estate expansion wave. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Guadalajara’s Book Fair Opens With Cărtărescu’s Award

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Springer Nature Signs Open-Access Agreement with Japanese Universities

The new open-access agreement announced by Springer Nature is arranged with 10 members of Japan's Research University Consortia. The post Springer Nature Signs Open-Access Agreement with Japanese Universities appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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B&N to Open 16th New Store Next Week

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How Stoicism Guided Me Through Opening a Small Town Bookstore in the Midst of the Pandemic

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London Book Fair Opens Excellence Awards for Submissions

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Springer Nature Reaches 2,000 Open-Access Books

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The New York Post says racist and sexist posts came from rogue employee (updated)

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Open Letter Condemns Amy Coney Barrett Book Deal

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