Mark Haddon’s ‘The Porpoise’ sounds like homework. It’s actually fantastic.

The novel, based on a Greek legend, could have been a postmodern mess if it weren’t for Haddon’s skill as a storyteller. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2019-06-11 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Coker Surveys 2015 E-book Sales on Smashwords

Fiction dominated ebook sales on Smashwords while romance sales dominated fiction; $2.99-$3.99 were the sweetspots for pricing, and social media, offering series and free samples were identified as key to building ebook sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Rusher leaves Orion

Mark Rusher, group marketing director at Orion, has left the company after 15 years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fantastic Beasts tie-ins to HarperCollins and Scholastic

Warner Bros Consumer Products has signed licensed publishing deals with HarperCollins, Scholastic and Insight Editions for the upcoming film Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, set in J K Rowling’s Wizarding World. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Read wisely,' Sceptre urges as it marks 30th year

Hodder & Stoughton literary imprint Sceptre will mark its 30th anniversary this year with a series of events and promotions, branded with a motto that says "Read wisely. Read Sceptre." Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Fantastic Beasts': From Book to Film and Back Again

Warner Bros. Consumer Products has announced its global publishing licensees for the November 18, 2016, feature film release 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,' and its sequels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New book marks Old Bear’s 30th birthday

Author and illustrator Jane Hissey has created a new Old Bear story, Happy Birthday Old Bear, to mark 30 years since the first book in the series was published. It will be published by in September under the Scribblers imprint of The Salariya Book Company. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Datebook: Duchamp's influence, fantastical worlds and collages that get political

Landscapes of fanciful worlds. Collages that take on violence, race and militarism. And a work that explores 20th century history in video. Plus: The long-running influence of Marcel Duchamp. Here are five exhibitions and events to see in Los Angeles and beyond in the coming week: "Duchamp to... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Zuckerberg: Soon, The Majority Of Content We Consume Will Be Video

During a keynote at Barcelona's Mobile World Congress, Zuckerberg also pledged his support for Apple in its battle with the government.As expected, Mark Zuckerberg was quick to support Apple in its ongoing standoff with the FBI during his keynote address Monday at the Mobile World Congress in... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Libreria opening marks trend in designer bookshops

Design-led bookshops are revitalising high-street bookselling, according to those behind the movement. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With St. Mark's on Brink of Closure, Owner Says New Store Could Rise

The miracle on Third Street continues. With beloved New York City indie St. Mark's Bookshop on the brink of shutting its doors, owner Bob Contant has revealed there is a “real possibility” that a new store will open in St. Mark's current location. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Historic Pact Marks New Era in Cuban Publishing

Publishers Weekly and Combined Book Exhibit signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cuban Book Institute calling for the parties to continue to promote "cooperation and understanding" between the U.S. and Cuban publishing industries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With Last-Minute Reprieve, St. Mark’s Stays Open

The troubled New York City bookstore that was threatened with closure yesterday, got a one-week reprieve for an impending auction of its remaining inventory. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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St. Mark’s Bookshop Could Close on Wednesday

A default judgment in a case filed by Baker & Taylor against the troubled East Village New York bookstore could force an auction of everything in the store. It has already put a restraining order on the store's checking account. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Story Of Mark Zuckerberg's TheFacebook.com, As Told By The Harvard Crimson In 2004

Profiling an Internet phenomenon and its quirky creator, a few months into its existence.Facebook turned 12 today. It's been part of everyday life for long enough that an infinite number of articles have been published about its phenomenal success and the vision of its inventor and CEO, Mark... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George Weidenfeld’s death marks the end of a publishing era

The co-founder and chairman of Weidenfeld & Nicolson, who died this week, had unique status as both brand and editorLast year, Lord Weidenfeld joined his Hachette colleagues in moving to a shiny new HQ overlooking the Thames. Still regularly putting in office shifts, the nonagenarian... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Glimmer of Hope for St. Mark’s

Despite being taken to court by its landlord for nonpayment of back rent, St. Mark's Bookshop in NYC's East Village has an investor who will pay off its debt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CUP to publish £400 Shakespeare guide to mark anniversary

Cambridge University Press is to publish a new reference work to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, for a r.r.p of £400. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Remembering Our Friend, Mark Dressler

Publishing industry expert Mark Dressler passed away on December 23, 2015. We remember his optimism, enthusiasm and hard work. The post Remembering Our Friend, Mark Dressler appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Mark Dressler

An industry consultant who created educational programming for both Book Expo America and the Frankfurt Book Fair, Dressler died on December 23, after a battle with cancer. He was 55. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mark Zuckerberg Defends Facebook Against Free Basics' Critics

Is Free Basics an altruistic effort to connect the world to opportunities, or a neocolonial race to control and capitalize on new markets?Today, Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy opinion article in The Times Of India defending his attempt to connect millions of people to the Internet via a... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-12-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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