The Bend Venture Conference is back this fall and will feature a keynote from "Bloomberg Technology" anchor and executive producer Emily Chang. The conference is slated for Oct. 18 and Oct. 19 in downtown Bend. Chang authored the book “Brotopia,” which was released in February and chronicles the “boys club” culture of Silicon Valley. Chang will speak on Oct. 19. The day before, Breanna DiGiammarino, senior director of social innovation at crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, will give the keynote.… Continue reading at 'Silicon Valley Business Journal'
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2018-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Craig Hawes describes how his book of short stories set in Dubai was pulled from bookstores in the UAE and reflects on the state of censorship in the country. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Multiversity spans 52 parallel universes and features characters like a Nazi Superman and a vampire Batman. Keeping track of everything requires an infographic. It's a lot. That said, Grant Morrison's new, mind-bending mini-series still encompasses everything that's right in the alternate... Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2014-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google's Chromebook is on the up and up, according to the latest report published by analyst firm Gartner. This year, Gartner estimates that total Chromebook sales will hit 5.2 million, which is up 79 percent from 2013. Looking further out to 2017, the number of units sold should reach 14.4... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2014-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The brainchild of Tiffany Razzano, founder of Wordier Than Thou, the inaugural event will include at least 30 bookstores across the state. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Significant August releases include the newest from popular women's author Lysa TerKeurst; also, Amish romance novelist Wanda Brunstetter sends newlyweds Emma and Lamar Miller to Florida for the winter and another unlikely quilting class. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Silicon Valley firm Andreessen Horowitz has more than doubled investments in the meme-tastic site. Can traditional media companies compete?Venture capital funds exist to make risky bets. Theyre intended to be a place where excess cash can find a better return than in a bank or bonds.So how... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2014-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brian Murray, president and CEO of HarperCollins Publishers, will be the sole speaker at the Frankfurt Book Fair’s annual CEO discussion. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury Publishing has acquired Irish writer Rob Doyle’s debut novel Here Are the Young... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Market data company Voxburner, publisher Nosy Crow and publicists Angel Publicity are among early... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Walliams has set up a new production company with comedian Miranda Hart and producer Jo... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Accent Press has signed a four-book deal with Edinburgh-based writer Jenny Harper, who has self-... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel issued an official proclamation earlier this week, declaring Saturday, July 12 to be Chicago Independent Bookstore Day. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The use of social media and consumer insight do not "replace our gut instinct", The... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Speakers from YouTube and Buzzfeed will join representatives from the trade at today’s... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Monitor contributor Danny Heitman enjoys reading a children's book series about a wealthy elephant named Uncle to his son. What's surprising about that? His son is a teenager. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2014 Self-Publishing Book Expo, first held in 2009, will take place at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City on November 15. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Melville House UK will launch its first titles this autumn, starting with a novel by Goldsmiths... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week, we’re reading about Manhattan standby Bonnie Slotnick Cookbooks, and new cookbooks from Arcadia Books, Flying Dog Brewery, and Amar'e Stoudemmire. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge Denise Cote adopted a proposed schedule for Apple’s Damages trial, officially moving the trial from July 14 to August 25. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This week, we’re reading about the cookbook legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou, Michael Ruhlman’s top egg dishes in New York City, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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