Puttnam to bring Greenpeace book to screen

The story of Greenpeace activists Don't Trust, Don't Fear, Don't Beg by Ben Stewart will be made into a film buy Oscar-winner Lord Puttnam. The book, published by Guardian Faber last month, tells the story of the Arctic 30, a team of Greenpeace activists who were detained in a Russian jail following their attempt to storm a Gazprom oil platform. Lord Puttnam, the producer of "Chariots of Fire" which won the Academy Award for best picture, announced at this week's Cannes Film Festival that he would be turning the story into a film. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book and Screen Week Names 2019 CAMEO Award Winners

The London Book Fair's public-facing festival, London Book and Screen Week, opens with its annual CAMEO Awards program for adaptations from the publishing world. The post London Book and Screen Week Names 2019 CAMEO Award Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book and Screen Week Names 2019 CAMEO Award Shortlists

'Books remain an extraordinarily rich source of material for some of this year’s most celebrated films, TV programs, theater productions and audio downloads,' says London Book Fair's director, Jacks Thomas. The post London Book and Screen Week Names 2019 CAMEO Award Shortlists appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Runcie takes on ambassador role for London Book & Screen Week

Grantchester series author James Runcie has been made an ambassador for London Book & Screen Week (LBSW), as the festival returns for its fifth year in 2019.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Runcie Named ‘Ambassador’ for London Book and Screen Week 2019

The filmmaker, director, and author behind the popular 'Grantchester' series from ITV will be the celebrity spokesperson for London Book Fair's cross-platform outreach program in March. The post James Runcie Named ‘Ambassador’ for London Book and Screen Week 2019 appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books to Film: Author Patrick deWitt on Seeing His ‘Sisters Brothers’ on Screen

'I enjoyed the experience of seeing the movie,' the Canadian author says–but only on his second viewing. Seeing his work go to the screen, Patrick deWitt says, takes some getting used to. The post Books to Film: Author Patrick deWitt on Seeing His ‘Sisters Brothers’ on Screen appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lupus Films' Camilla Deakin to explore book to screen trends at Children's Conference

Lupus Films joint m.d. Camilla Deakin has revealed an increased appetite for hand-drawn animations of children's books.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bringing a Brooklyn Twist to Book Clubs

The Bushwick Book Club has everything—big performances, chapters across the country and overseas, and a podcast. All it doesn't have is a book club. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fortress Brings Bestselling Author's Book Back to Print Following Scandal

Fortress Press is reissuing ‘Jesus + Nothing = Everything’ by Tullian Tchividjian, the grandson of Billy Graham whose book was taken out of print after admitting to extra-marital affairs in 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kiwi authors of LGBTQ children's book hope it will bring 'kindness'

After receiving praise from LGBTQ activists across the globe, the Wellington-based authors of LGBTQ children's book Promised Land have released a second book in the series, Maiden Voyage. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book and Screen Week CAMEO Awards Include Film, Stage, Gaming Adaptations

The public-facing London Book and Screen Week opens with adaptation awards in film, television, gaming, audio, and stage. The post London Book and Screen Week CAMEO Awards Include Film, Stage, Gaming Adaptations appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London Book & Screen Week reveals 2018 line-up

The London Book & Screen Week line-up has been revealed and includes a screening of Jojo Moyes' "Me Before You", an evening to celebrate 200 years of Frankenstein and a sing-along screening of "Mary Poppins". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Walmart Partnership Brings Retailer Into the E-Book Game

Walmart has partnered with Rakuten, the Japanese internet services and e-commerce company, to bring its Kobo e-readers and ebooks to the chain's U.S. stores. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Five Religion Books Headed to Screens in 2018

Titles such as ‘The Alchemist’ and ‘God’s Not Dead 3’ are getting book-to-film adaptations that are slated to hit the screen in 2018. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jojo Moyes named ambassador for London Book & Screen Week

Novelist and screenwriter Jojo Moyes has been named as ambassador for London Book & Screen Week as the festival returns for 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author brings history book alive with smartphone technology

Its pages are filled with history but a very modern invention has helped bring an old subject bang-up-to-date, Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three Profiles: Invitation Program Brings Emerging Publishers to Frankfurt Book Fair

From Madagascar, Lebanon, and Indonesia, three of Frankfurter Buchmesse's 2017 Invitation Program publishers talk about their work and challenges. The post Three Profiles: Invitation Program Brings Emerging Publishers to Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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D&D Reader app brings paper reference books to your tablet

Dungeon Masters can rest a bit easier now that the library of Dungeons and Dragons core rulebooks will soon be available in an easy-to-lug digital edition. Instead of a stack of heavy paper-bound volumes, you'll be able to take your iPad or Android t... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Harry Potter' screenings break Durham Book Festival records

The screenings of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone" at Durham Cathedral has broken all of the city’s book festival records with 1,500 tickets selling out in one day. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Bringing More Canadian Books to Classrooms’: Ontario’s New Strategy

Publishers now can apply for $250,000 in grants to promote Canadian literature to Ontario's teachers, librarians, and school boards. The post ‘Bringing More Canadian Books to Classrooms’: Ontario’s New Strategy appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's author brings books to life through augmented reality

There's nothing quite like having a book literally come to life in the palm of your hands. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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