When Josh Spencer opened The Last Bookstore in downtown Los Angeles, he thought it was going to fail within three years due to the declining state of the book industry. That’s why he chose the boldly ironic name. But The Last Bookstore has thrived. In this documentary from Chad Howitt, Welcome to The Last Bookstore, we learn about the successful shop and its owner Spencer, who is a husband, father, and paraplegic. Continue reading at 'Slate'
[ Slate | 2016-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sponsors Mailchimp, The Botanist Islay Dry Gin and Density help send the beloved “live magazine” back on the road. Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2021-11-10 10:15:00 UTC ]
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The publicity and marketing campaign for Paul McCartney’s The Lyrics (Allen Lane) has featured in a major advertising campaign, including 100 bus adverts running across London, Manchester and Liverpool. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-08 19:32:40 UTC ]
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Booktopia co-founder and c.e.o. Tony Nash, who will be interviewed as part of this year’s FutureBook Conference, discusses how he spotted a gap in the online retail marketplace, and helped Australian publishers resist Amazon. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-08 10:37:03 UTC ]
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Following the acclaimed author’s decision not to have Beautiful World, Where Are You translated by an Israeli publisher, two major retailers have removed her work from their shelvesBooks by Sally Rooney will no longer be sold in two Israeli bookshop chains, after the acclaimed writer’s decision... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2021-11-05 16:14:29 UTC ]
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The tests were devastating for residents of the Marshall Islands, Walter Pincus writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-05 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Science fiction author Neal Stephenson shares his thoughts on the metaverse, a term he coined, after Facebook's rebrand brought new light to the topic. The post ‘Still a long way from being realized’: A Q&A with author and metaverse inventor Neal Stephenson appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2021-11-05 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Uwem Akpan’s novel follows Ekong — whose name means war — as he travels to the United States. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-02 17:31:46 UTC ]
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It turns out ghosts like their books just as much as the living! Learn all about the most haunted bookstores and libraries in the US and abroad... if you dare. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-10-29 10:36:00 UTC ]
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Rebecca Fitting, co-owner of Brooklyn’s Greenlight Bookstore, is leaving the store she cofounded with Jessica Stockton-Bagnulo 12 years ago, and has sold her stake in the business to Stockton-Bagnulo. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Creative writing charity Arvon has appointed Rachel Long as its first virtual writer in residence for its online programme, Arvon at Home. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-26 00:33:48 UTC ]
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Here are the best bookish things that happened this week, from library chickens to literacy funding and, of course, WonTon the bookstore cat. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2021-10-22 10:42:00 UTC ]
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Frank Herbert’s magnum opus: masterful or clumsy? Denis Villeneuve’s movie continues the debate. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-21 13:13:42 UTC ]
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Reimagining Bookstores, a two-day online gathering of booksellers and publishing industry professionals, came to a close on October 19 with a clear mandate to continue building a movement to develop strategies that will lead to a more diverse, sustainable, and equitable bookselling trade in America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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At the opening press conference for the 73rd Frankfurt Book Fair, organizers said that this special edition of the world's largest publishing trade show is a testament to the industry. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse 2021: ‘What Do We Want To Do With Our Lives?’ appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-10-19 14:26:01 UTC ]
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The following bookstore profiles are from Bibliophile: Diverse Spines, by Jamise Harper and Jane Mount. * LOYALTY BOOKSTORE Silver Spring, Maryland, USA / Washington, DC, USA Instagram: @loyaltybooks What began as a pop-up shop has since become one of the most treasured bookstores in the... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2021-10-19 08:55:55 UTC ]
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Pittsburgh’s White Whale Bookstore celebrated its five-year anniversary on October 15 with something special: the grand opening of its newly expanded space. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Throughout Amelia Earhart’s public life, she was tenacious about guarding her privacy, including her desire to be a writer. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-17 10:00:00 UTC ]
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Even as past victims are honored, hatred for Jews has become “normal,” Dara Horn writes. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2021-10-15 12:00:00 UTC ]
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The store has long had multiple locations, but the recent announcement of a new outlet in Colorado Springs early next year shows that the mini-chain's new owners hope to transform Tattered Cover into a real regional presence. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Though Covid-19 isn't going anywhere and challenges remain, new independent bookstores are opening up and doing well. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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