Robert Galbraith, who is really J.K. Rowling, caps his debut mystery novel, which is really her ninth book, by channeling Alfred, Lord Tennyson. “I am become a name,” thinks the private eye Cormoran Strike to himself when the case is solved, quoting Tennyson’s “Ulysses.” Strike’s right—he is likely to become a “name,” especially now that the Sunday Times of London has unmasked his creator as the author of the stratospherically popular Harry Potter series. But what is Rowling up to, ending like that, with her main character musing about fame and “becoming” a name? Is it part of the act, a seemingly first-time writer anticipating his literary success with a metagesture? Or is Rowling teasing us with this name business, since the name on the book jacket is yet another disguise? Continue reading at 'Slate'
[ Slate | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The private equity firm Atlas Holdings, with the support of a creditor group, has agreed to acquire LSC Communications in a deal that is expected to close before the end of the year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-09-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This story first ran in DC Inno, a sister publication of the Boston Business Journal. Storyblocks, a digital content company in the Washington, D.C. area, has struck a deal to sell to private equity firm Great Hill Partners, more than a decade after the company’s launch as a stock video... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2020-06-25 22:32:04 UTC ]
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Arlington’s Storyblocks has struck a deal to sell to private equity firm Great Hill Partners, more than a decade after the digital content company’s launch as a stock video platform. The parties did not disclose a purchase price in their announcement Thursday, and a Storyblocks spokesperson... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2020-06-25 17:32:16 UTC ]
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After two decades as a division of Atlantic Media, GovExec is going independent. Atlantic Media owner David Bradley has sold a controlling stake in Government Executive Media Group (GEMG), a portfolio of media brands serving the public sector, to Growth Catalyst Partners, a Chicago-based... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2020-03-17 14:43:03 UTC ]
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Imagine being a fly on the wall for gatherings where friends who’ve known each other for years share intimate details about love, loss, and the longings of their lives. Imagine being invited into the homes of complete strangers to share a meal and discuss politics, religion, and other matters of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-12 08:48:44 UTC ]
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My Dark Vanessa author Kate Elizabeth Russell was driven to reveal details of her past when accused of inauthenticity – but should we be seeking the truth elsewhere?Our world, more than at any time in history, is all about stories. Snapchat feeds capture your entire day, Instagram users... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-03-02 06:00:36 UTC ]
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A reader considers public fascination with iconic and celebrity readers, including attention paid to their personal libraries and book lists. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2019-11-25 11:40:14 UTC ]
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The publishing industry was up in arms over the summer when Google officially closed the loophole in its Chrome browser that allows website owners to detect whether a visitor has enabled Incognito mode to view their site. The complaint? It effectively undermined publishers’ efforts to prevent... Continue reading at Publishing Executive
[ Publishing Executive | 2019-10-31 16:47:22 UTC ]
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Private equity firm Apollo Global Management LLC is potentially interested in buying Tampa Bay's largest public company, according to a Tuesday report from Reuters. New York-based Apollo has approached Clearwater-based Tech Data Corp. (NASDAQ: TECD) with an offer to acquire the company for... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal
[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2019-10-16 01:08:24 UTC ]
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A slew of digital media acquisitions over the past few weeks shows how unreliable private valuations can be. The only Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2019-10-08 16:38:01 UTC ]
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Welcome to the latest edition of Ad Age Publisher’s Brief, our roundup of news from the world of content producers across digital and print. Got a tip? Send it our way. Joining us late? Here’s the previous edition. A private word: Back in April, The New York Times announced the launch of... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-07-17 18:51:36 UTC ]
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Anyone who has been paying attention over the past year is probably well aware that Facebook has a problem with misinformation. But a number of recent events have highlighted an issue that could be even more problematic for the company and its users: namely, harassment and various forms of... Continue reading at Columbia Journalism Review
[ Columbia Journalism Review | 2019-07-03 11:45:26 UTC ]
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According to a report in the 'Wall Street Journal,' the private equity firm Elliott Management, which bought U.K. bookstore chain Waterstones in April 2018, is close to acquiring Barnes & Noble. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Circle Media Group has sold its interest in one of Europe’s largest book printers, CPI, to a private investor, after less than nine months of ownership. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the Irish author's second novel, two teens explore sex, secrets and what intimacy is worth. Continue reading at The Huffington Post
[ The Huffington Post | 2019-04-04 09:45:07 UTC ]
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Anil Narang and Carl Wistreich—chairman and CEO, respectively, of AC Business Media—have sold their majority stake in the Wisconsin-based trade magazine publisher to Florida-based private equity firm Boyne Capital, the two sides announced Thursday. Concurrent with the sale, former Grand View... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For the first time in its 45-year history, Dennis Publishing has been sold. The London-based publisher of The Week and Mental Floss, among numerous others, has been acquired by British private equity firm Exponent, both parties announced Tuesday. Proceeds from the sale will go to the Heart of... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2018-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Snapchat has developed a private marketplace for advertisers that could help publishers on the platform sell commercials directly to brands and raise the value of the ad inventory.On Wednesday, Snapchat said advertisers are now able to book ad space in specific shows and channels created by... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2018-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Private equity firm Aurelius has bought wholesaler and distributor Connect Books from distribution company the Connect Group for £11.6m. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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