Profusely Illustrated review: Edward Sorel and all the golden ages of New York magazines

A memoir by a man who has drawn caricatures for the greatest editors is a treasure trove of the American mid-century modernAt 92, Edward Sorel is the grand old man of New York magazines. For 60 years, his blistering caricatures have lit up the pages of Harper’s, the Atlantic, Esquire, Time, Rolling Stone and the Nation. He is especially revered for his work in Clay Felker’s New York in the late 60s and for work in the New Yorker under Tina Brown and David Remnick.He has also worked for slightly less august titles, like Penthouse, Screw and Ramparts. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2022-01-15 07:00:17 UTC ]
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Leading true-crime channel to bring thousands to New York City for fan convention

The Investigation Discovery channel has been taking notes on Comic Con. The marketing convention held at the Jacob Javits Center every fall allows comic book fans from around the world a chance to... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers give mixed reviews so far to Google AMP

It's been three months since Google launched Accelerated Mobile Pages, its fast-loading article pages initiative, and publishers are giving mixed it reviews. Pages are loading faster, but some are seeing little traffic benefit. “I would love to see more widespread adoption,” said Slate vice... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2016-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CI4: Authors and Illustrators to Meet

Some high-profile writers and illustrators are attending events connected with this year's show. Here's a select listing of who'll be there, and when. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Who Will Watch the Watch Magazines?

Exploring print media's place in the wristwatch magazine space. The post Who Will Watch the Watch Magazines? appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pen Pals: Exhibit Highlights Louis Darling's Beverly Cleary Illustrations

For author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi, it all started with a bedtime story. And like a bedtime story, DiTerlizzi's latest adventure – as a museum curator – has "a beginning, a middle, and an end," though he didn't know that at first. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Print Ad Influence Remains Strong Among Regional Magazine Readers

Readership insights and annual award winners from the CRMA's annual conference in Denver. The post Print Ad Influence Remains Strong Among Regional Magazine Readers appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Corsair to publish illustrated exploration of birds in lit

Corsair, an imprint of Little, Brown, has acquired a non-fiction literary ornithology by Alex Preston, with illustrations by Neil Gower. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Celebrating the Accomplishments of Female Magazine-Media Pros

Folio:'s Top Women in Media to take center stage June 9th. The post Celebrating the Accomplishments of Female Magazine-Media Pros appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Illustrator Lynch appointed Ireland's children's laureate

A picture book illustrator from Belfast, PJ Lynch, has been named as Ireland's new children’s laureate. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Illustrator asked to change 'stereotypical' cultural images

A Swedish illustrator has claimed his publisher threatened to remove his books from sale if he did not change “stereotypical depictions of other cultures” in his books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary magazine Meanjin may close after losing Australia Council funding

Magazine with 76-year history in jeopardy after funding application to Australia Council rejected, ending council’s continuous support since 1974One of Australia’s longest-running literary magazines, Meanjin, may soon be forced to shut down after being told on Thursday its application for... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BEA 2016: Brit Bennett: A Coming-of-Age Debut

A young phenom in the making, Brit Bennett, 25, started writing "The Mothers" while still in high school in Oceanside, Calif., finishing it not long ago while a Zell Postgraduate Fellow at the University of Michigan, and polishing it as recently as two months ago. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bauer merges its UK magazine publishing businesses

German multi-media owner brings together titles such as Take a Break, TV Choice, Kerrang! and Q in consolidation German media giant Bauer is to merge its two UK publishing operations, bringing together titles including Take A Break, TV Choice and Grazia with Heat, Kerrang! and Q.The two... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inside Harvard Business Review’s Plans to Boost High-Frequency Traffic

How the 94-year-old publisher is taking a 21st-century approach to driving loyalty among its digital audience. The post Inside Harvard Business Review’s Plans to Boost High-Frequency Traffic appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Industry Guild of New York Discusses Faith-Based Publishing

Three publishing experts from different areas of the industry reported on the growth and challenges found in the religion book market during a panel hosted by the BIGNY. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC and Red magazine hunt for African cookery star

HarperCollins has joined forces with lifestyle magazine Red to find a new cookery star to bring their style of African cookery to the masses. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Folio features strongly in V&A Illustration Awards

Three of the artists shortlisted for this year’s V&A Illustration Awards have been nominated for their work on Folio Society editions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kim Armenta Named Publisher of Vegas Magazine

Veteran Vegas media sales executive joins GreenGale Publishing. The post Kim Armenta Named Publisher of Vegas Magazine appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of 2016's James Beard Award-Winning Books

Fourteen book awards were handed out at the 2016 James Beard Awards. We list the winners and round up PW's earlier coverage: reviews, interviews, podcasts, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Solutions in India 2016: Publishing in the Post-PDF Age (or Single URL Publishing)

It is obvious that publishing is in the midst of a cataclysm. If we can summarize this upheaval in just one line, it would be that publishing is moving from circulation and readership metrics to an engagement metric. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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