Obituary: British Agent Carole Blake

The U.K. Blake Friedmann agency has announced that Carole Blake, co-founder of the agency with her former husband Julian Friedmann, has died. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Harry Potter ride at Universal Orlando will have British Ministry of Magic as setting

Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2024-11-19 19:10:32 UTC ]
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Agents, Authors Question HarperCollins AI Deal

HarperCollins has become the first Big Five publisher to strike an AI licensing deal, which authors and agents appear to be approaching with caution, skepticism, and a measure of hope. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Bruce Degen

Author and illustrator Bruce Degen, best known for his detailed, humorous artwork depicting the fun and informative field trips of Ms. Frizzle’s class in the Magic School Bus series, died on November 7 of pancreatic cancer; he was 79. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-12 05:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Language City’ Wins the 2024 British Academy Prize

The British Academy Book Prize announces a timely £25,000 winner, in Ross Perlin's 'Language City,' on immigration and endangered languages. The post ‘Language City’ Wins the 2024 British Academy Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-23 14:00:14 UTC ]
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Here’s the winner of the 2024 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding.

Today, the British Academy announced the winner of the 2024 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding, which “celebrates exceptional research and the role of non-fiction in bringing to light new perspectives on global histories and cultural identity.” This year’s winner is... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-10-22 18:15:24 UTC ]
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Frankfurt: Italy’s Stand to Feature 230 Houses and Agents

Comprising 668 square meters in Hall 5.0, B22, the Guest of Honor Italy collective stand at Frankfurter Buchmesse opens Wednesday. The post Frankfurt: Italy’s Stand to Feature 230 Houses and Agents appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-14 15:59:02 UTC ]
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Obituary: Lore Segal

Esteemed author and educator Lore Segal, who wrote and translated clever and sunny children's tales alongside the autobiographical adult stories and novels informed by her early life as a Jewish refugee during WWII, died on October 7 at her home in Manhattan. She was 96. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Clive Everton obituary

Television commentator and the moral conscience of snooker through his campaigning journalism on the sportClive Everton, who has died aged 87, was known to millions worldwide as the calm, authoritative voice of televised snooker, but of even greater importance was his work as a campaigning... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-10-03 16:19:28 UTC ]
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Black British Book festival founder criticises lack of diversity in publishing

Increasing number of black authors forced to self-publish or promote work on social media, says Selina BrownThe founder of a book festival celebrating black authors has said they are “forced” to pave their own way into the publishing world because of a lack of diversity within the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-10-02 16:06:33 UTC ]
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Agents Speak on the State of BIPOC Representation in Christian Books

In the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd and the racial reckoning that followed, BIPOC literary agents expressed optimism and noted a "significant increase in interest—and deals—with Christian publishers.” But with the passage of time, agents are now moderating their outlook. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A 64-Year-Old Literary Agent and TikTok Star Adds ‘Novelist’ to Her Résumé

Betsy Lerner has spent decades in the publishing industry. Writing her first novel, “Shred Sisters,” unlocked a completely new side to her creativity. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-10-01 19:20:03 UTC ]
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Michael Bowyer obituary

Michael Bowyer, who has died aged 95, was the author of many aviation books as well as a dedicated primary school teacher. His encyclopedic knowledge and rigorous research enhanced his many popular publications.His book on the RAF’s versatile Mosquito, co-authored with C Martin Sharp, was... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-09-30 16:48:55 UTC ]
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Russian Newspaper Sobesednik Suspends Operations After Being Labeled ‘Foreign Agent’

The Sobesednik publishing house in Russia suspended production at all of its outlets for up to three months, including its popular newspaper, following a decision by authorities to place the company on the list of "foreign agents," Yelena Milchanovska, a Sobesednik... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-09-19 11:51:00 UTC ]
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ACFW Announces 2024 Carol Award Winners

The winners were celebrated at the American Christian Fiction Writers conference gala earlier this month. The award recognize the best Christian fiction published in the previous calendar year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Here’s the shortlist for the 2024 British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding.

Today, the British Academy announced the 2024 shortlist for the British Academy Book Prize for Global Cultural Understanding. The international prize, now in its 12th year, celebrates “groundbreaking works of non-fiction that have made an outstanding contribution to the public understanding of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-09-09 23:01:00 UTC ]
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Sergio de la Pava, Agent of Change

As both a writer and a public defender, the author’s intentions are pure and his work transformative. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Francine Pascal

Author Francine Pascal, whose massively popular Sweet Valley High series broke new ground—and several records—in the YA publishing realm, died July 28; she was 92. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Dilys Evans

Dilys Evans, a trailblazing representative of children’s book illustrators, and a fierce champion for recognition of their contributions to the fine arts world, died July 23; she was 88. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-08-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: James Proimos

Children's author, illustrator, animator, and designer James Proimos died on July 8. He was 68. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A British Literary Festival Fit for a Queen

The second annual Queen’s Reading Room Festival at Hampton Court Palace celebrated what Queen Camilla has called the “great adventure” of the written word. Continue reading at The New York Times

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