New Honors for Bibi Bakare-Yusuf in the UK, Walter Mosley in the States

The African Studies Association UK has recognized Bibi Bakare-Yusuf, and the National Book Foundation honors author Walter Mosley. The post New Honors for Bibi Bakare-Yusuf in the UK, Walter Mosley in the States appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-14 14:33:31 UTC ]
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Sharjah International Book Fair Names South Korea Its Guest of Honor

The upcoming 42nd edition of Sharjah International Book Fair will host South Korea as is guest of honor market in November. The post Sharjah International Book Fair Names South Korea Its Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-08 21:04:09 UTC ]
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US National Book Foundation Honors Poet Rita Dove

The former US poet laureate, Rita Dove is the National Book Foundation's 2023 Distinguished Contribution medal winner. The post US National Book Foundation Honors Poet Rita Dove appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-08 18:57:16 UTC ]
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Publishers Association Cheers the UK Rejoining Horizon

Boosting science research and publishing, says the Publishers Association's Dan Conway, the UK's Horizon/Copernicus move is good news. The post Publishers Association Cheers the UK Rejoining Horizon appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-09-07 21:14:36 UTC ]
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Rights Edition: Frankfurt Names the Philippines Its 2025 Guest of Honor

The Philippines in 2025 will become the second Southeast Asian book publishing market to be a Frankfurt Book Fair guest of honor. The post Rights Edition: Frankfurt Names the Philippines Its 2025 Guest of Honor appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-08-18 14:58:54 UTC ]
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A Poet Captures the Terror of Life in an Authoritarian State

A memoir by Tahir Hamut Izgil, a Uyghur intellectual who escaped China, explores the corrosive effect of repression and surveillance on his community. Continue reading at The New York Times

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These 10 states have the least air-conditioning as heat waves roast the U.S.

Data collected as part of a Department of Energy survey found that some states have relatively low penetration when it comes to AC-equipped households. This weekend much of America was again blanketed in a heat wave. As Reuters noted, over 175 million Americans were under excessive heat... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2023-07-31 09:15:00 UTC ]
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Washington, D.C.'s Solid State Books Unionizes

Workers at Solid State Books have unanimously voted to ratify its first union contract during a virtual meeting attended by 100% of the store's staff, according to United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400, which represents workers at the store. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Movers and Shakers: Hearst UK, M&C Saatchi, Leo Burnett and McCann Worldgroup

Welcome to Campaign's weekly round-up of the hires, departures and promotions across the industry. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2023-07-26 10:26:04 UTC ]
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The UK’s IPG Announces AI Training for Independent Publishers

The UK's Independent Publishers Guild plans to have training in early October on issues and approaches in artificial intelligence. The post The UK’s IPG Announces AI Training for Independent Publishers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-07-25 17:09:49 UTC ]
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James Patterson, Margaret Atwood among thousands of writers urging AI companies to honor copyrights

James Patterson, Suzanne Collins and Margaret Atwood are among thousands of writers endorsing an open letter from the Authors Guild urging AI companies to obtain permission before incorporating copyrighted work into their technologies Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2023-07-18 20:54:45 UTC ]
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The indie publishing mavericks shaking up the UK books world

Last year, all of literature’s big prizes went to small publishers. In a risk‑averse climate, edgy debuts and ‘tricky-to-sell’ foreign titles have found a home at the likes of Fitzcarraldo Editions and Sort Of Books – and the gamble has paid offA quiet revolution is afoot in British publishing.... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-07-16 08:00:02 UTC ]
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Hinton Publishing Honors an Unsung Writer and Boosts New Creators

Seattle’s new indie publisher, Hinton Publishing, is a partnership between 'South Seattle Emerald' founder Marcus Harrison Green and Vertvolta Press publisher Vladimir Verano. Its mission is to amplify the voices of BIPOC, LGBTQ, disabled, and low-income authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Oxford University Press Opens Distribution in the States and Canada

Through a distribution deal with IPG, Oxford University Press now has a direct sales channel for its children's titles in the US and Canada. The post Oxford University Press Opens Distribution in the States and Canada appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-26 18:10:30 UTC ]
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The Publishers Association Hails the UK’s ‘Sector Vision’

The United Kingdom's new 'Sector Vision' for the creative industries opens amid welcoming comments from publishing's leadership. The post The Publishers Association Hails the UK’s ‘Sector Vision’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-23 21:54:19 UTC ]
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Seoul International Book Fair Welcomes Guest of Honor Sharjah

Seoul International Book Fair opens with a 180-person delegation from Guest of Honor Sharjah and a visit from first lady Kim Keon-hee. The post Seoul International Book Fair Welcomes Guest of Honor Sharjah appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-15 18:45:31 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Guest of Honor Slovenia: A ‘Honeycomb of Words’

Frankfurt's Guest of Honor Slovenia program is to draw on the market's natural setting as well as its publishing industry and culture. The post Frankfurt Guest of Honor Slovenia: A ‘Honeycomb of Words’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Barbara Kingsolver Wins the UK’s Women’s Prize for Fiction

The American author Barbara Kingsolver has become the only writer to win the United Kingdom's Women's Prize for Fiction twice. The post Barbara Kingsolver Wins the UK’s Women’s Prize for Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-14 18:31:40 UTC ]
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Illinois set to become first state to end book bans

Governor JB Pritzker expected to sign bill that would block state funding for public libraries and schools that ban booksGovernor JB Pritzker is expected to sign a bill that would make Illinois the first state to legislate to end book bans – by punishing publicly-funded institutions that attempt... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-30 10:00:33 UTC ]
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak loves a horsey “bonkbuster.”

TIL … that the Rutshire chronicles is not euphemism for government incompetence but a blockbuster romance series by UK author Jilly Cooper OBE, and long a favorite of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Writes Politico: U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed Thursday that he’s an avid reader of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2023-05-25 13:27:20 UTC ]
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The British Book Awards Honor Salman Rushdie

Near the conclusion of the British Book Awards' gala evening in London, the 'Nibbies' offer an unexpected honor for Salman Rushdie. The post The British Book Awards Honor Salman Rushdie appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-05-16 00:21:54 UTC ]
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