Netflix orders King Arthur series from comic legend Frank Miller

Netflix's fondness for comic book industry veterans isn't cooling off any time soon. The streaming giant has ordered Cursed, an Arthurian drama based on an impending novel co-authored by comic legend Frank Miller (of 300 and Sin City fame) and produ... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2018-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The American Library Association's New Comics Initiatives

The ALA’s Graphic Novels and Comics Roundtable is rolling out new initiatives geared toward serving and supporting librarians. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarians Strike Back Against Comics Bans

Comics and graphic novels are prime targets in the current battle to ban books at libraries across the country, and librarians who have championed the comics form find themselves on the front lines. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Snyder, ‘warrior-king’ of publishing who presided over rise of Simon & Schuster, dead at 90

Richard Snyder, a visionary and imperious executive at Simon & Schuster who presided over the publisher’s exponential rise during the second half of the 20th century and helped define an era of growing corporate power, has died Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-06-08 01:26:39 UTC ]
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The Book That Crowned Stephen King Is Now a Movie. It’s Still Terrifying.

“The Boogeyman” is just one of the short stories in the 1978 collection that cemented Stephen King’s status as the master of horror. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2023-06-01 18:18:34 UTC ]
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David Attenborough's new series at last shows dinosaurs in all their feathered glory | David Hone

The prehistoric age has been stuck in a cultural rut since Jurassic Park. As a palaeontologist, I’m glad to see this era is overThe utterly extraordinary Prehistoric Planet has returned this week for a second season and, as a palaeontologist, I remain utterly enthralled by the whole thing. You... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-26 11:08:56 UTC ]
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'American Born Chinese' began as a photocopied comic. For its creator, the journey has been 'surreal'

Gene Luen Yang's award-winning graphic novel started as a self-published comic. Now it's a Disney+ series featuring Oscar-winning actors Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2023-05-24 19:26:40 UTC ]
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U.S. Book Show 2023: Comics and Graphic Novels Day in Photos

A who's who of comics writers and graphic novelists—and a surprising number of hip hop legends—joined the U.S. Book Show on May 23 to discuss this year's most exciting forthcoming books in the comics format. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Here are the guest editors (and covers!) for the Best American Series 2023.

Do you like the Best American series? Of course you do! Each book in the annual series showcases of best short fiction and nonfiction in a given year, from short stories to essays, science and nature writing, to food writing. Each volume’s series editor selects notable works from hundreds of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-16 15:00:45 UTC ]
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Oprah Winfrey, Arthur C. Brooks Team Up on New Book

'Build the life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier,' co-written by Winfrey and Brooks, will be published by Portfolio on September 12. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A Different Look at the Anne Frank Story

'The Last Secret of the Secret Annex' explores the betrayal of Anne Frank to the Nazis and the pain still felt by the family of a woman who had helped hide the Frank family. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Happy coronation week! Here’s an unforgivable children’s book about King Charles.

When we were but children in a distant former colony, we had a set of cardboard coronation crowns upholstered poorly in imitation velvet so we could play kings and queens. The Queen was on our money, and her portrait hung in our primary school. Now we are on the eve of the next coronation, and […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-05 13:32:01 UTC ]
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Illustrated children’s biography of King Charles hits No 1 on UK book chart

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s book, illustrated by Matt Hunt, is the first of the Little People, Big Dreams series to top the standingsA children’s biography of King Charles III has topped the UK book chart before the coronation on 6 May.Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s King Charles is part of the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-05 09:57:25 UTC ]
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Stephen King Has 1 Simple Demand For Lauren Boebert, Marjorie Taylor Greene

The bestselling author urged all Republican lawmakers to stop the distractions and focus on this key issue. Continue reading at HuffPost

[ HuffPost | 2023-05-04 08:27:12 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble 25% Pre-Order Sale

Barnes & Noble is taking 25% off certain pre-order books, ebooks, and audiobooks. Here's a taste of what's available, plus more information. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-26 16:50:30 UTC ]
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Blackstone and Valiant Announce Inaugural Novels Based on Comics Content

Blackstone Publishing and Valiant Entertainment announced four inaugural titles featuring novelizations of comics characters. The first books are due out in early 2025. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Baby Book Series Satirizes Lack of Parental Paid Leave

The U.S. is one of the only countries in the world without a national paid leave policy, and 1 in 4 American women have had to return to work within two weeks of giving birth. With many parents unable to take much time to raise their newborns, this calls for a crash course in infant... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-04-24 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrating 100 Books in the MIT Press’s Essential Knowledge Series

The broad-ranging series, which provides fundamental basics on complex, pressing topics, is hitting a major milestone and looking to the future. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-04-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Comixology’s Marvel Comics app is shutting down in June

Marvel announced today that its Comixology-operated Marvel Comics app is shutting down this June. Fortunately, comic fans who bought issues in the app can access them in the company’s self-operated Marvel Unlimited app. The shutdown comes several months after layoffs at Amazon (Comixology’s... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-04-19 18:50:06 UTC ]
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Watch the first trailer for Netflix’s adaptation of All The Light We Cannot See.

Fans of Anthony Doerr’s 2014 Pulitzer Prize winning novel All The Light We Cannot See have something to chew on today, with the release of the first trailer for Netflix’s adaptation, directed by Deadpool and Stranger Things(?!) producer Shawn Levy. Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-04-18 15:16:59 UTC ]
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A Little of Everything: 8 Comic Book Anthologies

Looking to read a lot of different comics by a range of creators in one place? Try these excellent comic book anthologies. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-04-14 10:32:00 UTC ]
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