Project Black Sky: Superheroes, The Dark Horse Way

In a comics marketplace crowded with works by The Big Two, is there room for another superhero universe, let alone another superhero publisher? Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson thinks so. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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NEA Tabs Black Lawrence Press Writers

Ten-year-old Black Lawrence Press, an imprint of Dzanc Books, had its editorial approach to publishing contemporary literature and creative nonfiction affirmed last month when the National Endowment of the Arts chose three of its authors to receive 2013 Literature Fellowships. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hot Key launches writing project

Hot Key Books has launched a free interactive writing project, "Fleur Hitchcock's Story... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2012-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Angela Carter wins James Tait Black Best of the Best

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Publishers join in Black Friday offers

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'Dark times' for North East literature bodies

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'Dark comedy' from Mark Lawson to Picador

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Rowling looks to next projects, as Casual Vacancy proves high street hit

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US billionaire Black buys Phaidon

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Michael Joseph snaps up The Rosie Project

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Friday Project signs new Confessions title

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Black Dog to publish Underground series

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The Growth of a Regional Magazine Company: Open Sky Media

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Printing in Hong Kong 2012: Projects Showcase

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