'MPLS Sound' is a new graphic novel by Joe Illidge, Hannibal Tabu, and Meredith Laxton that explores the music scene in 1970s Minneapolis and the impact of Prince through the experiences of Starchild, a fictional band organized by Theresa, a young guitarist. In this 8-page preview, a surprised Theresa receives an eccentric invitation to a mysterious audition. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Nielsen is extending coverage of its national TV out-of-home (OOH) panel this year, which the measurement company says will account for 100% of U.S. TV households. Top line The company's OOH reporting system currently monitors 44 markets, and Nielsen's expansion will now... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2024-02-01 20:46:18 UTC ]
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Project Gutenberg's AI audiobook project is yet another instance of AI encroaching on the book industry. But how do the audiobooks sound? Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2023-11-22 11:36:00 UTC ]
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The prize-winning poet and novelist on writing and book binding, his wariness of new technology and why literature is the ultimate immersive experienceJO Morgan has published book-length poems on subjects as diverse as the 10th-century battle of Maldon and a future Martian returning to his... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2023-07-22 17:00:17 UTC ]
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PW adult and children’s reviews editors will moderate a day of panels in which the editors of big fall titles showcase their books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Joseph Staten, one of the creatives most closely associated with the Halo franchise, is leaving Microsoft. News of the departure was first reported on Friday by IGN. “We’re grateful for Joseph’s contributions to the Halo franchise and Xbox as a whole," Microsoft told the outlet. “We wish him all... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-04-08 19:10:51 UTC ]
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The idea of growing organs or tissues for medical use still sounds like science fiction — and indeed, it's an incredibly difficult thing to do. 3D-printing technology has shown some promise in the field of biofabrication, but the process is too slow, and often damages the tissue it's working... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-03-02 21:40:40 UTC ]
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TV measurement panel provider TVision has closed an investment round led by iSpot.tv. Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2022-11-15 12:00:00 UTC ]
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With a wave of book bans and educational gag orders still surging across the country, an online panel this week explored how the bans are targeting and impacting the LGBTQ community—and how concerned communities can push back. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Put horror movies and games aside for a few minutes to listen to something truly unsettling this Halloween season. The European Space Agency has released audio of what our planet's magnetic field sounds like. While it protects us from cosmic radiation and charged particles from solar winds, it... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-10-24 15:40:30 UTC ]
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Erotic romance novels are getting a much-needed refresh, and experts say it's for the benefit of women’s sexual wellness. Continue reading at The Huffington Post
[ The Huffington Post | 2022-10-01 09:45:15 UTC ]
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Tom Hanks—who previously spent time crushing a beloved indie bookstore with his discount big box chain (which was then probably crushed by Amazon and yes I am talking about his role in You’ve Got Mail and not his real life)—will publish a novel with Knopf this spring. The book, The Making of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-09-27 15:17:38 UTC ]
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Changing consumer buying patterns, labor shortages, and new ways to reach readers were among the topics discussed at a recent webinar where ABA CEO Allison Hill, Ingram's Phil Ollila, and Zando founder Molly Stern were the feature speakers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Albert Whitman business director Joseph Campbell, who spent his entire career at the Chicagoland children's publishing house, died on August 5. He was 52 years old. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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On May 18, a judge found that there was probable cause that two books, 'Gender Queer' and 'Court of Mist and Fury', could be deemed obscene under an obscure state law, and ordered the authors and publishers to defend the books in court. In a statement, freedom to read advocates say such actions... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Did you miss the U.S. Book Show last week? Watch the Editors' Picks panels, along with the rest of our programming from the second annual U.S. Book Show, from now until the end of August. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With the growing interest in the U.S., this year’s U.S. Book Show will feature a panel discussion entitled “Bringing the world to your door: A spotlight on Arabic literature and culture.” For centuries, Arabic literature and culture has influenced some of the West's most revered authors and... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Our reviews editors put together eight virtual panels, each featuring the editors of several big fall titles in a given category or age range. Here, those editors tell us why their books stand out. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As he releases the latest fruits of his new megabucks deal with Netflix – an interactive cartoon about a cat – the Black Mirror creator discusses gaming, nuclear war, and why his generation has wrecked the UKCharlie Brooker is sitting at a desk, a big cardboard box in the background, miscellany... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-02-21 06:00:24 UTC ]
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Writer and poet Derek Owusu is to chair the judging panel for the National Centre for Writing's (NCW) £10,000 Desmond Elliott Prize for debut novels. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-20 01:09:43 UTC ]
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An “exhilarating and insightful” memoir of life as a fighter pilot from Commander Paul Tremelling has been signed by Penguin Michael Joseph. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2022-01-14 01:50:19 UTC ]
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