Twenty-five judges will produce 50 longlisted titles, then 25 shortlisted books, and finally five winners of the 2018 National Book Awards, this year with the all-new Translation Literature prize among them. The post National Book Foundation Opens Its 2018 Award Submissions and Names Judging Panels appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Leveraging the deep resources of the world's second-largest consumer book publisher, 'HarperCollins 200' will be featured at Frankfurt Book Fair. The post HarperCollins Readies Its 200th Anniversary Programming for Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The world's controversies and struggles, say Frankfurt Book Fair organizers, are opportunities for the books industry to show the world the value of literature. The post Frankfurt Book Fair, Highlights and Outlooks: ‘Optimism and Confidence’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This is a transcript of the Sept. 10 edition of Working. These transcripts are lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The writer discovered that his ‘perfect novella’ was all in his mind. It’s a story that is somehow fitting for the times in which we liveIt’s been a busy few days in the literary world, what with the release of this year’s Man Booker shortlist following the recent longlist announcement for its... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This season on Working, we’re talking to the people who make Batman comics, leading you through the artistic production process. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2017-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three of Granta's Best of Young British Novelists are shortlisted for the BBC National Short Story Award with BookTrust worth £15,000. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House has acquired an "empowering" book for businesswomen called How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith in a seven-publisher auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan wellness imprint Bluebird publicly shared its plans for a "kinder, more caring and even more delicious" 2018 at a bash in central London attended by authors Joe Wicks, Annabel Karmel and Natasha Devon, among others. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Susan Van Metre has been named executive editorial director of the new Walker Books US imprint. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Exclusive: Ryan Ferrier and Ian McGinty announce their upcoming "Rocko's Modern Life" comic book series. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Peer review platform Publons and open scientific discovery platform SourceData have been named winners at the Association for Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP) Awards for Innovation in Publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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"It's funny, as people ask me that all the time, and I just wish I was more interesting." Min Jin Lee is talking about the similarities between herself and the main character in her 2007 debut novel, Free Food for Millionaires. Published again this month after the success earlier this year of... Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker prize judge Colin Thubron has complained this week that star endorsements bully readers into admiring books, but it’s long been standard practiceSetting cats among pigeons has long been an unofficial part of the contract for judges of the Booker prize. Remember Chris Mullin’s... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can augmented reality provide the enhancements that ebooks have failed to deliver? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This is a transcript of the Sept. 3 edition of Working. These transcripts are lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Berkley buys a debut novel about Kick Kennedy, Christina Lauren sells her first women’s fiction title, St. Martin’s invests in an Ethel Rosenberg bio, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liverpool University Press has agreed a partnership with the University of Oxford's Voltaire Foundation for publication of VF's long-running series Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment, which dates back to 1955. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Another futuristic store is launching, bringing us ever closer to the pages of a Philip K. Dick novel. Fashion glossy Marie Claire is teaming up with Mastercard to debut The Next Big Thing Concept Shop, a temporary retail store boasting tech innovations like smart mirrors and new ways to pay.... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From the Japan Times: The Kyoto DDD Gallery's exhibition of Kouga Hirano's work includes his book covers for Shobunsha, a 30-year body of designs. The post The Art of Books: An Exhibition of Shobunsha’s Star Cover Designer Kouga Hirano appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The book fair, which begins on October 11 this year, is holding a "Buchmesse Kickoff Run" to raise money for literacy. The 5K is scheduled for October 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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