Lessons in worldbuilding from N. K. Jemisin (plus a preview of her next book).

At the WIRED25 Festival in San Francisco last weekend, author N.K. Jemisin gave attendees a real treat: a two-hour crash course in imagining and building future worlds. Jemisin is the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, etc. Award-winning author of the Broken Earth series and the Inheritance Trilogy. (Literary Hub recently listed her 2010 novel The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms as […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

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Child calls for children's books to be 'taken seriously'

Waterstones' Children’s Laureate Lauren Child will discuss how children’s books need to be taken more seriously at a BookTrust lecture on Thursday evening (19th October). Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Miami Book Fair 2017: All Our Coverage

Once again, the Miami Book Fair offers a week of rare opportunities to see and hear some of today’s biggest writers and influencers. We interview festival authors including Al Franken, Edwidge Danticat, Mariko Tamaki, and many more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hundreds turn out for Book of Dust midnight events

Hundreds of fans turned out to the midnight events held around the country to celebrate the publication of the first in Philip Pullman's The Book of Dust trilogy. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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ReadersFirst Survey: How Can We Improve Library E-books?

What would you like to see happen next in the library ebook market? Take the ReadersFirst survey and have your voice heard. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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The Book of Dust, Volume 1

You should not use the word love lightly. Love, about a person, means that every inch of them delights you, even the parts that also cause you pain or terror. It means you care about their flourishing; their way of seeing is dear to you; you want to stroke their hair and serve them cocoa; their... Continue reading at Slate

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ATK and Sourcebooks to Collaborate on Food-Related Books for Kids

America’s Test Kitchen, the Boston-based publisher and multimedia company best known for its eponymous public television show, is partnering with Sourcebooks to launch a line of children's books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Cliffhanger: Dan Brown at Frankfurt Book Fair on the ‘Origin’ of His Work’s Drama

'I think it's dangerous when religion thinks that it has the market cornered on morality,' Dan Brown told his audience at Frankfurter Buchmesse. The post Cliffhanger: Dan Brown at Frankfurt Book Fair on the ‘Origin’ of His Work’s Drama appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Italian Publishers’ Report at Frankfurt Book Fair: Focus on Readers

A report from the Italian Publishers Association names low readership as its 'problem of problems' and vows to address the country's shrinking readership. The post Italian Publishers’ Report at Frankfurt Book Fair: Focus on Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Quick Profiles: ‘Young Talents’ You May Have Met at Frankfurt Book Fair

Working with six national programs, the Young Talent Program at the Frankfurt Book Fair introduces young professionals to the German and international industry. The post Quick Profiles: ‘Young Talents’ You May Have Met at Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Guinness sues Scholastic for its Book of World Records

Guinness World Records has reportedly claimed Scholastic is trying to "steal its business" with its Book of World Records and has filed court papers against the publisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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London Book Fair Adds Audiobooks to International Excellence Awards

The International Excellence Awards will include an honor for the first time in April 2018 for a publisher in the audio space amid 16 categories of prizes. The post London Book Fair Adds Audiobooks to International Excellence Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Heartland Fall Forum 2017: GLIBA, MIBA Booksellers Bond Over Books

With approximately 275 booksellers from 109 stores attending this year's Heartland Fall Forum, attendees at the event focused on how they are all essential links in the publishing supply chain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2017: Trade Visitors Flat, but Overall Attendance Rises

Professional attendance at the 2017 Frankfurt Book Fair was essentially flat, but overall attendance, including the public visitors on the fair's closing day, was up by 3%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A Public Space Launches Book Imprint

Literary magazine 'A Public Space' has launched APS Books with Bette Howland's 'Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage,' and will publish three more books in its inaugural year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2017: Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle's Full Remarks

The head of Penguin Random House explains his belief that the global book business is doing better today than at any point in the last 50 years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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How Does a Comic Book Store Owner Work?

Over the past six episodes of Working, we’ve been talking with writers and artists about how comics get made. In this episode, which you can listen to via the player above, we’re looking at how they make their way into readers’ hands. Continue reading at Slate

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IGN acquires pay-what-you-want game and book retailer Humble Bundle

Media conglomerate IGN has acquired Humble Bundle, the pay-what-you-want gaming, book and software collection retailer that raises money for charitable causes. In a blog post, Humble Bundle cofounder and CEO Jeffrey Rosen noted that his company will... Continue reading at Engadget

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Frankfurt Book Fair: ARTS+ Equals Tech and Innovation

In the ARTS+ area of the Frankfurt Book Fair, artificial intelligence and virtual reality collided with arts and culture to explore new ways of doing business and providing engaging experiences. The post Frankfurt Book Fair: ARTS+ Equals Tech and Innovation appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award and the ‘Cultural Renaissance’ in the Arab Region

Organizers aim to strengthen the Sheikh Zayed Book Award's international platform and build bridges between Arab regions and the rest of the world. The post Sheikh Zayed Book Award and the ‘Cultural Renaissance’ in the Arab Region appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2017: It’s Time to Fix Fair Dealing in Canada

Demand for Canadian educational content remains high, however the ongoing supply of Canadian learning resources remains uncertain after a 2012 change to copyright law. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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