Peter Conradi | 'God and the afterlife are childish bribes... you have to be good, as she put it, for nothing'

Renowned for his work on the life of Dame Iris Murdoch, Peter Conradi is now to issue his own, equally lively, life story. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Good to meet you… Jade Moulds

When she’s not busy hula-hooping this Londoner reads Hadley Freeman and follows Guardian style on TwitterI was born in London and lived here until I was 18, when I moved to Cambridge to study English. I stayed on to do an MA in creative writing, then spent the next two years trying to persuade... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan US puts Mantel and Wolfe on Scribd

More than 1,000 new books from Macmillan US are to be added to Scribd, doubling the number of titles available from the publisher. In January Macmillan US put 1,000 backlist titles on to subscription service Scribd. Today (9th July) it will add titles including Bring Up the Bodies by Hilary... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Picture Book That Parents Worldwide—And Google Ventures—Can't Put Down

With 600,000 books sold, the startup Lost My Name is redefining personalization in publishing.There's no company sign or logo out front. No indication of any kind that this quiet stretch of Pritchard's Road in East London includes the headquarters of a global publishing sensation. A squat,... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Founder of Peter Owen Publishers steps down as m.d

Peter Owen has stepped down as m.d. of his eponymous publishing house, with Nick Kent taking over the position. Owen has also handed over the position of publishing director to Antonia Owen, but will remain chairman of the company. Antonia Owen is Owen’s elder daughter, and previously held the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Good to meet you… Sarah Perry

The Guardian was Sarah’s window to the world outside when she was undergoing cancer treatmentLast year, on 17 July, I was a 33-year-old woman living and working in Leicester. I’d moved here from Birmingham 15 years earlier, to study at Leicester University, and then never left. I love it here,... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: ‘Grey’ Stays Put at #1

For the second week in a row, E.L. James’s 'Grey,' the next installment in the Fifty Shades of Grey series, topped Apple’s iBooks bestseller list. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Fifty Shades of Grey novel puts Christian Grey centre stage

Grey, the fourth book in EL James’s erotic series, is released on the birthday of her fictional male anti-heroFifty Shades of Grey author EL James is ringing in the birthday of her fictional anti-hero, Christian Grey, by releasing the fourth book in her series of erotic novels in the dark hours... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Mirror Is Almost as Smart as a Good Sci-Fi Book

In the latest episode of the Geek's Guide to the Galaxy podcast the panel discusses why Black Mirror is better than most other sci-fi TV. The post Black Mirror Is Almost as Smart as a Good Sci-Fi Book appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2015-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Retailer Survey: Good Sales Get Better in 2015

Sales of periodical comics and graphic novels may not have been as robust throughout 2014 as they were in recent years, but an exceptional holiday shopping season ended the year on a high note for comics retailers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon 2015: Put ’Em Up! Powerhouse Mystery Writers Reveal Secrets on the ‘Pencil Panel’

Don’t tell anyone,” confides bestselling author Brad Meltzer about today’s panel “Inside the Mystery Writer’s Studio,” in which he is participating with fellow superstars James Patterson and Nelson DeMille. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon 2015: Mac Barnett and Jory John: The Terrible Two Put the Con Into BookCon

We are going to put the con back into BookCon,” Mac Barnett, says of the pranking workshop that he is leading with his fellow expert, or, partner-in-crime, Jory John, today, noon–12:45 p.m., on the Downtown Stage. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ACE puts £1.2m into creative writing in schools

Arts Council England (ACE) has launched a £1.2m fund to support creative writing in schools. Meanwhile, ACE's recently appointed chief executive Darren Henley has urged the government to cease cuts to art funding. Between October 2015 and October 2018, ACE will invest in three funding awards... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Town Hall Forum: ‘Change Is Good’

BEA show director Steve Rosato responded to questions about this year’s midweek BEA conference, and noted, “Obviously this year was a lot different. We learned that the consumer piece doesn’t mix with the trade piece. Change is good.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2015: Amazon: Is It Good For Readers?

The impact of Amazon on the book business is a longstanding, ongoing debate. But is Amazon good for readers? That’s the topic of this afternoon’s discussion at this year’s International Digital Publishing Forum conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Is Amazon Good for Readers?

A panel at the IDPF Digital Book Conference this Wednesday asks, is Amazon good for readers? Tell us what you think. The post Is Amazon Good for Readers? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Publishing is “In A Good Place,” says PA CEO

Richard Mollet, CEO of the Publishers Association, reports that 2014 UK publishing revenues were £4.3 billion, with 44% coming from export markets. The post UK Publishing is “In A Good Place,” says PA CEO appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Never Get Good At What You Hate: Advice for Graduates

"I’d never stuck with anything that I was bad at. Writing is the first. Maybe because when I began, I didn’t care if I was good or bad. I just loved who I was when I was doing it." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dana Perino's 'And the Good News Is...' becomes a top seller

Former press secretary Perino's memoir is currently near the top of multiple bestseller lists. It was released this past April. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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