A boy leaves Earth to rescue a cat in a short novel from ‘the Shakespeare of science fiction’ which has been unavailable in the UK for more than 20 yearsA boy and his family leave Earth on a “gentle” quest to save his cat, Horace – not the kind of manuscript you might expect from the “Shakespeare of science fiction”, Philip K Dick. But five decades after Dick’s publisher turned down the only children’s novel the author ever wrote, and more than 20 years since it fell out of print in the UK, Nick and the Glimmung will be brought to a new audience later this year.Dick sent the manuscript to Doubleday in the late 1960s alongside his acclaimed time-slippage story for adults, Ubik, but his editor decided to decline. Nick and the Glimmung found a publisher in 1988, six years after its author’s death, but slid out of print around 1990. A limited run was produced by the US publisher Subterranean Press in 2008, but has since sold out. Gollancz are now due to release a UK edition in September 2015. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The American Booksellers Association’s Children’s Institute in New Orleans wrapped up on June 12 with an equity-focused “Spotlight on Black Publishing,” an inclusive conversation about “Queer Voices for Community,” and a karaoke extravaganza. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Pete the Cat, Goosebumps, a Little Mermaid Adventure, and More in Today's Best Children's Book Deals Continue reading at Book Riot
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Renée Watson's breakfast keynote, panel discussions on underperformance in the children's book market and the ongoing surge in book bans, and a wall-to-wall evening author reception were among the highlights on a busy second day of CI 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK's Publishers Association sees positive signals for publishing in political parties' platforms on AI and more for upcoming elections. The post The UK’s Dan Conway: Election Platforms and Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-06-11 21:47:11 UTC ]
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If you search for translated books all of them won’t come up in a library catalogue search. Continue reading at The Conversation
[ The Conversation | 2024-06-11 17:09:25 UTC ]
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Bookstore visits, a keynote talk with Meg Medina, and a memorable party at Baldwin & Co. brought a festival atmosphere to the opening hours of ABA's CI2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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June's new children's book releases include picture books about steppin' and school, middle grade books about magic schools and making friends, and so much more. Continue reading at Book Riot
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B Is for Books allows kids and families to browse, read, and select up to three books to take home. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Ruth Whippman had three sons and a lot of questions. In her memoir “Boy Mom,” she hopes to offer parents some of the reporting she gathered on the road to understanding her children. Continue reading at The New York Times
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The 12th edition of the Singapore Book Awards announces its shortlist, with the winner to be presented at the first Singapore Children’s Book Festival later this month. The post Singapore’s New Children’s Book Festival: 2024 Award Shortlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-06-05 19:26:13 UTC ]
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Saving the family bakery, an illustrated intro to Greek mythology, 400 pet chickens, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
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In honor of Baldwin's 100th birthday, Beacon Press, Duke University Press, Vintage Books, and more are finding ways to commemorate the writer's centenary, including unique reissues and deluxe editions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The acquisition of the American house Rowman & Littlefield, Bloomsbury UK says, will double its academic operations in the States. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Newton: ‘40,000 Academic Titles added to Ours’ n London today (May 29), Bloomsbury Publishing UK has... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-29 17:24:29 UTC ]
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Poetry from the Young People’s Poet Laureate, the adventures of Eloise, a DIY cookbook for young chefs, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-29 15:16:09 UTC ]
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The Publishers Association in London is in advanced stages of development with its 'Publishing Declares' sustainability pledge program. The post UK: Jude Gates Leads the Publishers Association’s Sustainability Task Force appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-24 22:09:15 UTC ]
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Missing griffin cubs, Native pride at a powwow, the first people to summit Mount Everest, and more of today's best children's book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-05-22 15:00:20 UTC ]
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For a Latin American publisher, it’s harder to enter Spain than the United States, one children's book publisher said at Bogotá's book fair. The post Latin American Publishers on Children’s Books, and Markets appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-05-20 19:58:13 UTC ]
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