A "musical circus show" based on Pippi Longstocking is in the works, with ABBA's Björn Ulvaeus on board as executive producer, as part of celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of the children's classic. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-18 06:48:24 UTC ]
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Cal Newport’s recent book champions the virtues of dedicated time for uninterrupted thinking. But can the perpetually overtasked modern worker make “deep work” a reality? Continue reading at Knowledge@Wharton
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Mainstream mags may be shutting down, but specialist publishing has never been in healthier shape. So which magazines should you be subscribing to?While mainstream magazines are seeing sales fall, and long-standing titles such as Loaded are printing their final issues, the world of niche,... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Lobbyists for the music industry and streaming music services are gearing up to battle one another after the Justice Department said it will review decades-old agreements that govern songwriter royalties.The review, which follows court battles between rights holders and Pandora internet radio,... Continue reading at Advertising Age
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Amazon moves to shore up Audible against Spotify's audiobook success, plus a power ranking of the books of 1994, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-11-20 16:00:00 UTC ]
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As of today, subscribers to Amazon Music Unlimited in the U.S., UK, and Canada can now listen to one audiobook per month from Audible's catalog for free. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
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On Friday, author Daniel Kibblesmith posted a series of screenshots on Bluesky in order to share a concerning email he received from the agency who’d repped him on his children’s book Santa’s Husband: the book’s publisher, HarperCollins, was offering $2,500 (non-negotiable) for the right to use... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2024-11-18 13:36:53 UTC ]
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Apple has a history of eye-popping price tags, but the company is reaching new heights with a product that isn't even a gadget. After Apple Music unveiled a list of the 100 best albums of all time earlier this year, the streaming service is releasing a companion coffee table book. You can grab... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-11-12 19:30:18 UTC ]
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The editor and author on completing the memoir by her late friend, Swedish writer Johanna Ekström, where she stands on the assisted dying bill and what she’s readingSigrid Rausing, 62, is a publisher and former editor of Granta magazine. When her best friend, the acclaimed Swedish writer Johanna... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-11-09 18:00:01 UTC ]
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You won't have to worry about repurchasing your Nintendo favorites when the Switch’s successor finally arrives. In its earnings report, Nintendo said its next console will have backwards compatibility and be able to run games made for the Switch. In addition, Switch Online will also be available... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-11-06 12:15:26 UTC ]
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As libraries become public stages for social problems — homelessness, drug use, mental health — the people who work there are burning out. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2024-10-31 09:02:34 UTC ]
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While it is fair to say that Warhammer 40k has so far been underrepresented in science fiction circles, it seems the tide is finally starting to turn. Continue reading at The Conversation
[ The Conversation | 2024-10-28 17:36:58 UTC ]
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Located northwest of Vancouver, B.C., the independent publisher, founded in 1974, has gone from a shoestring family operation to a B.C. institution over its 50 years in business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-28 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Keira Knightley is latest star to publish a children’s book, but some say trend pushes aside genuine writers and makes it harder to find great children’s fiction“A modern classic by Keira Knightley” reads the provisional cover of the actor’s debut children’s book, I Love You Just the Same. Set... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-10-20 13:00:48 UTC ]
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More exhibitor milestones were celebrated at the 2024 Frankfurt Book Fair with cake deliveries from book fair staff. The post Publishers Celebrate 25 and 50 Years as Frankfurt Exhibitors appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-10-18 14:59:25 UTC ]
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Artificial intelligence is the holy grail of the information age and the hot topic du jour. The hype was triggered by the revolutionary chatbot ChatGPT, which has turned our concept of non-human intelligence on its head. With a few key words, the AI creates seemingly authentic essays... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2024-10-15 10:30:00 UTC ]
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At last, competency trumped loyalty.Mayor Eric Adams this week elevated Maria Torres-Springer — a deeply experienced public servant with allies in the business, real estate and nonprofit communities — to the number-two job at City Hall. The move elicited a collective sigh of relief that some... Continue reading at Crains New York
[ Crains New York | 2024-10-11 10:03:49 UTC ]
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Superstars from years past reflect on the industry and share advice for book-biz newbies Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Two former leaders from video game publisher Humble Games, Alan Patmore and Mark Nash, have launched a new outfit called Good Games Group. And ironically, the first deal this indie publisher has landed is with its team's old parent company. According to the statement from Good Games Group, the... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-10-09 21:15:39 UTC ]
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The publisher is celebrating 40 years of growth, adaptation, and commitment to inclusive, diverse children’s literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Chip Pearson, already a board member at When I Work, will step into the lead executive role after the company's former CEO left after less than two years. Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2024-09-20 12:05:09 UTC ]
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