Legendary Cookbook Editor Maria Guarnaschelli Dies at 79

The editor behind the 1997 revision of 'The Joy of Cooking' and many other influential cookbooks, as well as works of nonfiction and literature, died on Saturday on Long Island. She was 79. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Dawn Davis Resigns as Bon Appétit Editor to Rejoin Simon & Schuster

Ms. Davis, who took charge of the food magazine at a time of turmoil, will head the publishing imprint she founded. Continue reading at The New York Times

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I Tried Cooking Through The Elven Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by the Elves of Tolkien. Here’s How It Went.

Cooking from The Elven Cookbook helped break me out of my recipe rut and taught me more about the series I love. Continue reading at Book Riot

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10 Spy Novels to Read Before You Die

From Kipling to Le Carré, Patrick Worrall ('The Partisan') recommends 10 essential spy thrillers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Nick Johnson, influential digital media ad leader, dies at 55

Ad world shares memories about Johnson's legacy from the early online publishing world to the creator economy. Continue reading at Advertising Age

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Blair Tindall, Whose Music Memoir Scandalized, Dies at 63

Her 2005 book, “Mozart in the Jungle,” lived up to its subtitle, “Sex, Drugs, and Classical Music,” and was later made into an Amazon TV series. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Michael Denneny, Editor of 'And the Band Played On,' Dead at 80

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Rachel Pollack, Transgender Activist and Authority on Tarot, Dies at 77

Her science fiction writing won awards. Her tarot books won her a devoted following. And she created DC Comics’ first transgender superhero. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Rick Wolff, Highly Regarded Business Book Editor, Dead at 71

Rick Wolff, who published dozens of bestselling books as a business editor for Warner Books, Hachette Book Group, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, died April 10. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Rachel Pollack, trans activist and comic book writer, dies aged 77

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My Jewish Father’s Chinese Food Was Legendary

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In Canada, the Indigenous Editors Association Widens Its Circle

The Indigenous Editors Association is working to broaden the Indigenous presence in all aspects of Canadian publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Children’s books publisher Peter Usborne dies at 85

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Mostly Dead, Slightly Alive: Exploring the Princess Bride Cookbook

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Eric Brown, science fiction author and Guardian critic, dies aged 62

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Nobel Prize-Winning Author Kenzaburo Oe Has Died at 88

Kenzaburō Ōe, the Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist known for his fiction addressing social and political issues, has passed away at 88. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Ian Falconer, Children’s Book Author of OLIVIA, Dies at 63

Ian Falconer, illustrator, theatrical set and costume designer, and children's book author of OLIVIA, has died at 63. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Why one children’s books editor turned down Roald Dahl titles | Letter

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Chip Gaines bought Larry McMurtry’s legendary bookstore to… fix up, we hope?

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