Obituary: James Brannigan, 54

James Brannigan, a well-known executive in the audiobook industry and former president of the Audio Publishers Association, passed away on June 29 after a brief illness. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Obituary: James Brannigan, 54

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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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Obituary: James Price

James Price, who has died aged 89, was a publisher of rare imagination and conviction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: James L. Mairs, Longtime Norton Editor

James L. Mairs, an editor at W. W. Norton & Company since August 1963, died of heart failure on July 26. He was 77. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: James Cross Giblin

Publisher, editor, and award-winning children's book author James Cross Giblin died on Sunday, April 10, following a long illness. He was 82. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Franco's 'Actors Anonymous' says a lot about James Franco

A barrage of self-indulgent snippets get in the way of a series of hazy short stories that can be, at times, engaging.When will James Franco slow down? The prince of perpetual motion continues his blur of activity, starring in movies, writing screenplays, attending classes, unveiling solo art... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Percival Everett, Author of ‘James,’ Wins National Book Award for Fiction

Jason De León received the nonfiction award for “Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling.” Continue reading at The New York Times

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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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Inklore, Tiny Onion to Copublish Three New Series by James Tynion IV

The imprint of Random House Worlds, which launched last year, has partnered with Tynion’s independent production house to publish three original graphic novel series by Tynion as part of a 12-book deal. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 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

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The Terminator at 40: James Cameron’s dark vision is more relevant than ever

The Terminator not only redefined the science fiction but also explored the dangers of unchecked technological advancement. Continue reading at The Conversation

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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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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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Stop press: it’s the very last Evening Standard in London today. And that tells us a lot about Britain in 2024 | James Hanning

Local, national, international – the weekday paper was a brilliant one-stop shop. But information, and how we get it, is more atomised nowLocal daily to close.” Ultimately, that is the truth. From today, London’s Evening Standard is indeed ceasing to appear every weekday, as it has for almost... Continue reading at The Guardian

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Threshing Pain and Passion through Poetry: Gjekë Marinaj’s Teach Me How to Whisper, by James Manteith

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Perspectives on Walking: A Lit List, by James Fawcett & Madeline Myers

Perspectives on Walking: A Lit List, by James Fawcett & Madeline Myers Lit Lists [email protected] Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:53 In the summer of 2022 I (James Fawcett) walked from Denver to Durango on the Colorado Trail. I started the walk alone and... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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Perspectives on Walking: A Lit List, by James Fawcett & Madeline Meyers

Perspectives on Walking: A Lit List, by James Fawcett & Madeline Meyers Lit Lists [email protected] Wed, 08/21/2024 - 08:53 In the summer of 2022 I (James Fawcett) walked from Denver to Durango on the Colorado Trail. I started the walk alone... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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

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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

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