Meet the Editor: Jill Schoolman

Jill Schoolman founded Archipelago Books in 2003 as a nonprofit focused on publishing foreign-language works in English translation. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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10 best books of August 2016, according to Amazon's editors

As you enjoy the last of the summer sun, you need a great book to bring out to the lawn chair or for the weekend trip. Need some inspiration? These are the titles Amazon editors say are the best to be released this month. Here's the full list with thoughts from Amazon senior editor Chris Schluep. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Audio Book Club Meets the Cursed Child

To listen to the Audio Book Club discussion of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, click the arrow on the player below. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet the cast from 'Suicide Squad'

The cast of 'Suicide Squad' discuss the latest DC heroes to jump from the comic book page to the silver screen. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2016-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Editors Observe Trends in the German Book Market

Contrasts and comparisons, challenges and opportunities: a group of English-language children's book editors share their observations of the Germany market following their summer German Book Office tour. The post International Editors Observe Trends in the German Book Market appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: James L. Mairs, Longtime Norton Editor

James L. Mairs, an editor at W. W. Norton & Company since August 1963, died of heart failure on July 26. He was 77. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Faber editor's 'addictive' debut novel to Picador

Picador is to publish an “extraordinarily gripping” debut novel by former Faber editor Kate Murray-Browne. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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InStyle Editor Ariel Foxman Is Stepping Down in August

Even more big changes are afoot at Time Inc. in the wake of last week's executive reorg, with InStyle's Ariel Foxman announcing today via WWD that he plans to step down as editorial director. Foxman, who has been with the brand for nearly eight years, will officially exit on Aug. 4 after closing... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH's The Scheme selects four aspiring editors

Four aspiring editors have earned their place on Penguin Random House's entry-level recruitment programme, The Scheme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Town & Country's New Editor in Chief Had a Staffer Fill Her Office With Personal Touches

When Stellene Volandes was promoted in March from Town & Country’s executive style director to editor in chief, she knew that the magazine’s 170-year legacy was one of its greatest strengths. That history comes to life in T&C’s offices, headquartered on the 33rd floor of the Hearst Tower... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Meet Kwezi - Africa's cartoon superhero

Most comic book superheroes are Europeans or white Americans but one artist in South Africa has been trying to change that. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The ‘Offing’ Looks Ahead After Editor Resigns

With a new editor-in-chief at the helm, the online literary magazine will recommit to its mission after a summer submissions hiatus. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An Editor Finds Her Seoul-Mates

Mary Cash, v-p and editor-in-chief of Holiday House, reports on her trip to the Seoul International Book Fair in South Korea. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sharing Experience, Expectations: Book Fair Directors Meet in Mexico

13 international book fair directors gathered in Mexico to discuss their progress and evolving viewpoints on the industry and its trade events. The post Sharing Experience, Expectations: Book Fair Directors Meet in Mexico appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Orion editor Silk becomes literary agent

Former Orion editor Julia Silk is forging a new career path as a literary agent in association with MBA Literary Agents. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 best books of June 2016, according to Amazon's editors

Summer is here and with it, long afternoons and evenings that are perfect for curling up with an intriguing novel or nonfiction title. Looking for some inspiration? Here's Amazon's list of the best books of June with thoughts from Amazon editorial director Sara Nelson. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British Vogue editor's diary to Penguin

Editor-in-chief of British Vogue Alexandra Shulman is publishing her personal insider’s diary of Vogue’s centenary year with Penguin's Fig Tree imprint this October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5: Laure Deprez, editor, Jacaranda Books

This week Laure Deprez, editor, Jacaranda Books talks about her role and gives advice for those looking for a job in books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My Job in 5; Sophie Schrey, senior editor, Buster Books

This week's My Job in 5 is with My Job in 5; Sophie Schrey, senior editor, Buster Books, the children's imprint of Michael O'Mara.  Here's what she had to say about her role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Android in prisons: Meet the man who put Galaxy Tab S2s in Rikers Island

The United States has a prison problem—namely, the largest prison population in the world and the second-highest per-capita incarceration rate. These statistics are partly what inspired me to speak with Christopher Grewe, the CEO and founder of American Prison Data Systems, or APDS.Grewe may not... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2016-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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GBO Editors’ Trip Bolsters Visibility for German Children’s Publishing

German Book Office Editors' Trip participants get a first-hand look at current trends, books, and ideas in the German children’s book industry, June 26-July 1. The post GBO Editors’ Trip Bolsters Visibility for German Children’s Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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