NPD Group Sees 32-Percent Rise in US Political Books, Year to Date

The political debate is paying off for publishers of political books, NPD's data indicates, with major titles leading a nonfiction boost that shows up not just in print but also in ebook sales. The post NPD Group Sees 32-Percent Rise in US Political Books, Year to Date appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gender myth debunking book scoops £25k Science prize

Cordelia Fine has won The Royal Society Insight Investment Science Book Prize, worth £25,000, for her “provocative” book about gender which “debunks” the Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus concept and poses an “urgent call for change”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Politics Take Center Stage at the Small Press Expo 2017

This year's Small Press Expo served as a platform for the indie comics community to respond to issues of politics, race, and gender; celebrate Annie Koyama and 10 years of Koyama Press, and hail the works of newcomers Emil Ferris and Tillie Walden. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Greenhough steps down as Carlton Books m.d

Carlton’s m.d Jim Greenhough has stepped down after 20 months in the role, saying his decision was a “lifestyle choice”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Miranda Kaufmann | 'I hope my book isn't the last word on this'

New research into the black population of Tudor England reveals fascinating individual stories and challenges many assumptions about the period. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Adrian Mole commissions celebrate 50 years of Radio 4

BBC Radio 4 has announced two special commissions to mark 50 years since the Home Service became Radio 4. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Edinburgh UP reports 12% sales rise

Edinburgh University Press has reported a 12% rise in sales for the year to end July 2017, to £3.22m. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The “How Does a Batman Comic Book Penciler Work?” Transcript

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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Frankfurt Book Fair, Highlights and Outlooks: ‘Optimism and Confidence’

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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HarperCollins Readies Its 200th Anniversary Programming for Frankfurt Book Fair

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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Brooklyn Book Festival 2017 In Photos

On a sweaty but sunny Sunday afternoon in downtown Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Book Festival held its largest event yet, pictured here in a photo-essay. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Does a Batman Comic Book Inker Work?

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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Ian McEwan’s ‘lost’ book is a more beguiling form of fake news | Hephzibah Anderson

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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PRH bags 'empowering' businesswomen's book in seven-way auction

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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Van Metre hired by Walker Books US

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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A new 'Rocko's Modern Life' comic book series is on the way

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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Do celebrity book blurbs 'blackmail' readers?

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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The 2017 National Book Award Longlists

The National Book Foundation has announced its longlists for the 2017 National Book Awards. The five finalists in each category will be named on October 4, and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in New York City on November 15. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The “How Does a Batman Comic Book Writer Work?” Transcript

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

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Book Deals: Week of September 18, 2017

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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