Martin Amis, acclaimed British novelist and London scenester of '80s and '90s, dies at 73

Martin Amis, best known for a scathing, dazzling trilogy of novels on money-saturated '80s London and the memoir "Experience," died Friday at 73. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-20 20:05:38 UTC ]
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W.E.B. Griffin, Military Man and Writer, Dies at 89

W.E.B. Griffin, the prolific author of nearly 250 books, nearly 160 of which were military fiction, died on February 12, his publisher, Putnam, confirmed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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She saw the world to come: ‘Future Shock’ co-author Heidi Toffler dies at 89

The Digital Age was still off in the distance when “Future Shock” arrived in America’s bookstores, offering readers a sobering forecast of a future where change and information would be arriving at such a dizzying pace that humankind would be overwhelmed. As the book became a global bestseller... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Illustrator Tomi Ungerer dies, aged 87

French illustrator Tomi Ungerer, who published more than 140 books, has died at the age of 87. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Announces Its 2019 International Excellence Award Shortlists

The shortlisted industry players and programs for this year's London Book Fair International Excellence Awards are from Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Australasia. The post London Book Fair Announces Its 2019 International Excellence Award Shortlists appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH art director John Hamilton dies aged 55

Penguin Random House's longtime art director John Hamilton has died aged 55, the publisher has confirmed, with chief executive Tom Weldon paying tribute to his "incredible spirit" which "helped define" PRH. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Haynes dies, aged 80

John Haynes, the founder director of car manual publisher the Haynes Group has died, aged 80, after a short illness.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Designates its Official 2019 Illustrator and Poet

The Jamaican-English poet Raymond Antrobus and 'Elmer the Patchwork Elephant' illustrator David McKee are singled out for official status this year by London Book Fair, which has special programming in both idioms. The post London Book Fair Designates its Official 2019 Illustrator and Poet... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Names Singapore’s Jeremy Tiang ‘Literary Translator of the Fair’

Translation now has its own official representative at the London Book Fair, with Jeremy Tiang as the first named to the honor. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘In a Time of Increased Division’ f the name is ringing a bell, it may be that you’re recalling our August... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: London Book Fair’s 2019 Trailblazers; GLLI’s First YA Translation Winner

The London Book Fair's Trailblazer Awards have honored 20 young publishing standouts in four years. And the GLLI YA Translated Book Prize goes to a PRH work. The post Industry Notes: London Book Fair’s 2019 Trailblazers; GLLI’s First YA Translation Winner appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British Book Awards: More Than 65 Judges for 2019

Festival directors, journalists, authors, broadcasters, editors, publishers, booksellers, illustrators, translators, educators, and literary agents are among the big cohort of judges for the 2019 'Nibbies.' The post British Book Awards: More Than 65 Judges for 2019 appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Names BAFTA Kids Roadshow With Place2Be Its 2019 Charity

London Book Fair's 2019 charity is a partnership of BAFTA Kids and Place2Be, which combines film and tv school tours with mental health programming. The post London Book Fair Names BAFTA Kids Roadshow With Place2Be Its 2019 Charity appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jacaranda reveals plans to publish 20 black British writers in 2020

Indie publisher says its #Twentyin2020 initiative will cover fiction, non-fiction and poetry and help ‘normalise’ diverse readersA group of unnamed individuals has donated £25,000 towards an independent publisher’s initiative to publish 20 black British writers in 2020, in the hope it will... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diana Athill dies

Publisher Granta has confirmed the death of acclaimed memoirist and long-time editor Diana Athill, at the age of 101. Athill died following a short illness. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Bestselling 2018 Authors and Illustrators Feted at London’s ‘Nielsen Honors’

The UK's 2018 bestselling fiction, nonfiction and children's titles for 2018 are honored by Nielsen in its annual ceremony in London. The post The UK’s Bestselling 2018 Authors and Illustrators Feted at London’s ‘Nielsen Honors’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference in March: Film, Television, Audio

This year's Quantum Conference, the annual curtain-raiser to London Book Fair, picks up on the books-to-film dynamic in content development. The post London Book Fair’s Quantum Conference in March: Film, Television, Audio appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Announces Programming for March’s Book and Screen Week

The London Book Fair's annual London Book and Screen Week events include a cooking demonstration, films, and onstage discussions. The post London Book Fair Announces Programming for March’s Book and Screen Week appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Suspended figure skater John Coughlin dies at 33

John Coughlin, a two-time U.S. pairs champion recently suspended from figure skating, died by suicide in Kansas City, Mo., on Friday. He was 33. U.S. Figure Skating released a statement Saturday citing a Facebook post by Coughlin’s sister, Angela Laune, in which she said her “wonderful, strong,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The London Library launches Emerging Writers Programme

The London Library has launched the Emerging Writers Programme to support unpublished writers, with literary agency A M Heath one of the scheme's supporters.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book Fair Names Its 2019 ‘Author of the Day’ Lineup

Recognizing the Brexit deadline that follows March's London Book Fair, the Author of the Day events include three writers from the Continent. The post London Book Fair Names Its 2019 ‘Author of the Day’ Lineup appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crowdfunder launches for London's first black feminist bookshop

A digital consultant has launched a crowdfunder to create London’s first black feminist bookshop. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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