Nature journals introduce 'double-blind' review

Science journal Nature and the stable of 17 Nature Research Journals are all to offer the system of peer review known as "double-blind" for article submissions from March, following a trial of the system with two of the journals. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump Family Doubles Down, Urges Court to Block S&S from Publishing Mary Trump’s Tell-All

In an unusually massive reply brief, Trump family attorney Charles B. Harder ripped publisher Simon & Schuster for rushing ahead with the publication of Mary L. Trump’s explosive tell-all. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Children’s Institute 2020: Indies Introduce Debut Authors

Ten authors of books chosen by booksellers as their favorite summer/fall middle grade and YA debuts read from their works in a lunchtime panel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-07-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Jilly Cooper's journalism collection to Transworld

Transworld has bagged Between the Covers, a collection of journalism from Jilly Cooper. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-02 16:14:49 UTC ]
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What comes after we get rid of objectivity in journalism?

The killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, and the protests that followed, helped spark a debate in many newsrooms and journalism schools around the country about the time-honored principle of objectivity in journalism, and whether it serves any useful purpose. Former... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review

[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2020-07-02 11:57:40 UTC ]
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A Look Inside Pitchfork’s New Weekly Podcast, “The Pitchfork Review”

Among the revelations from Condé Nast's virtual NewFronts presentation last week was the launch of a dedicated podcast network, including seven new audio series tied to various brands in its portfolio. One of those, "The Pitchfork Review," debuts next week, comprising a weekly series hosted by... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-07-01 17:31:18 UTC ]
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One critic’s summer reading list: From a scandalous memoir to obscure literary journalism

Michael Dirda is taking a vacation next month, and he’s already getting his to-be-read pile in order. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-07-01 16:17:23 UTC ]
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Amazon Charts: Hirons doubles up while Evans and Ng sing

Influencer Caroline Hirons has claimed both the Official UK number one and the Amazon Charts Most-Sold Non-Fiction title  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-07-01 07:03:23 UTC ]
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S&S to publish nature writer's animal history

S&S is to publish an illustrated gift book by nature writer and conservationist Simon Barnes next year.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-28 12:04:41 UTC ]
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When James Baldwin and Langston Hughes Reviewed Each Other

Authors aren’t allowed mutual reviews in the Book Review anymore, but in the 1950s there was a moment of kismet. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2020-06-26 09:44:07 UTC ]
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Caine Prize 'reviewing its structures' after Baroness Nicholson controversy

The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing has said it is "reviewing our structures" in the wake of the controversy which has seen Baroness Emma Nicholson's honorary role axed at the Booker Prize Foundation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-26 06:05:32 UTC ]
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Amid Crowded Q3 Events Slate, Farm Journal Targets an “Industry Institution”

Being a 144-year-old information provider to the agricultural industry, Farm Journal Media typically likes to stage its development deliberately. But when the COVID-19 pandemic rendered all-important live events off-limits, CEO Andy Weber describes the ensuing weeks at the company as more like... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2020-06-25 13:36:08 UTC ]
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The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s Group Emphasize First-Party Data to Advertisers

In an especially challenging year for print media advertising, The Wall Street Journal and Barron's Group executives spent their NewFronts presentation (virtually) touting their first-party data on consumers, especially the new paying readers who signed up during the pandemic. "There's a lot... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2020-06-24 18:42:54 UTC ]
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Review: A wicked debut novel about a levitation cult occasionally lifts off

Emily Temple's "The Lightness," about a seeker who loses more than she finds, is a beguiling novel after Donna Tartt's heart, if not her plotting. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-06-24 13:45:57 UTC ]
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McGowan and Tan take CILIP medals with titles inspired by the natural world

Anthony McGowan and Shaun Tan this week won the CILIP Carnegie Medal and Kate Greenaway Medal respectively for their books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-18 14:49:12 UTC ]
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John Bolton's bad reviews don't stop him topping US book charts

The Room Where It Happened, due out later this month if attempts to block publication fail, has received stinging early notices but is already Amazon’s No 1John Bolton’s damning indictment of the Trump presidency is topping bestseller charts in the US a week before its release, despite withering... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2020-06-18 11:54:13 UTC ]
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Amazon UK's Gurr leaves for Natural History Museum

Amazon UK country manager Doug Gurr is leaving the retailer to become director of the Natural History Museum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-18 02:28:53 UTC ]
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University of California, Springer Nature Sign Groundbreaking Open Access Deal

The University of California announced a groundbreaking open access publishing agreement with leading academic publisher Springer Nature, the largest open access agreement in North America to date, and the first for Springer Nature in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury signs Sethi as 'powerful new voice in nature writing'

Bloomsbury Wildlife is publishing a trilogy of books by journalist Anita Sethi exploring themes of identity, place and belonging, starting with I Belong Here: A Journey Along the Backbone of Britain. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-12 07:24:30 UTC ]
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Amazon Charts: Eddo-Lodge scores a non-fiction double

Reni Eddo-Lodge's Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race (Bloomsbury) has topped both of Amazon Charts' non-fiction rankings. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-09 23:13:12 UTC ]
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Mukherjee and Taylor double listed for CWA Daggers

This year's Crime Writers' Association (CWA) Daggers awards multiple longlists have been announced, and feature Abir Mukherjee and Andrew Taylor appearing in two categories. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-05 03:49:55 UTC ]
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