PW Star Watch 2015

PW is proud to announce the names of the 40 honorees (including four finalists and one superstar) of its inaugural Star Watch program, which recognizes young publishing professionals who have distinguished themselves as future leaders of the industry. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Revolution Star Elizabeth Mitchell Can’t Keep Candy Crush Off Her Phone

Specs Who Elizabeth Mitchell Age 43 Accomplishments Currently starring as Rachel Matheson on NBC’s Revolution (Wednesdays at 8 p.m.); Emmy-nominated for her role as Dr. Juliet Burke on Lost; played Erica Evans on V Base Austin, Texas What’s the first information you consume in the morning? I... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Star Tribune Announces New Initiative for Real-Time Management of Digital Advertising Campaigns

As a premium content publisher with unprecedented reach and coverage across the upper Midwest, Star Tribune has attracted the largest online readership of any Minnesota media brand—and the advertisers seeking to connect with that audience. ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Parks and Recreation' star Nick Offerman will release a memoir

Nick Offerman's book, 'Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living,' is due out Oct. 1. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-09-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Art of Italian Cooking: PW Talks with Scot Conant

Restaurateur Scott Conant, author of 'The Scarpetta Cookbook,' explains the Italian idea of sprezzatura, making hard work look easy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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All 80 Original "Star Trek" Episodes Rendered As Movie Posters

Some of the great popular modern art of the 20th century was done in the form of movie posters and book covers. In these mediums, a designer is given the luxury of approaching another artist's work and boiling its themes and most vivid imagery down to a single evocative image. But TV shows... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube star signed by Profile

Profile has signed two books by mathematician and YouTube star Eugenia Cheng. Cakes, Custard and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ellen Page Could Be Your New Comic Book Action Star

Ellen Page is reportedly talking to 20th Century Fox to headline a big-screen adaptation of Greg Rucka's Queen & Country. Could she be the next big comic-book-inspired action star?     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Coloring Book Star Takes Stab At U.S. Market

Mel Elliott, who lives in the U.K., self-published Colour Me Good: Ryan Gosling on a lark. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A chorus of ghosts watches over David Levithan's 'Two Boys Kissing'

Not Just For Kids: Open, frank and ultimately optimistic, David Levithan's YA novel 'Two Boys Kissing' embraces the lost generation of gay men.When it came out in 2003, David Levithan's young-adult debut, "Boy Meets Boy," had the pinkish glow of wish fulfillment. Its gay-teen hero found love in... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'PW' Jobs Panel Set for Sept. 25

PW’s first breakfast panel discussion for the fall is set for September 25 and will address job trends in the changing publishing market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dench and Hoffman to star in BBC Dahl

The BBC is to produce a feature-length adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's book Esio... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle for Android app updated with library sorting, keeps a watchful eye on remaining read time

Amazon's Android-flavored reading app is offering up a couple more of its own e-reader's features for those with Google-fied devices. Just like folks with Kindles have already encountered, the Kindle for Android app now keeps tabs on time remaining in both chapter and book should pace be of... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Warner to chair judges for Man Booker International 2015

Writer Marina Warner is to chair the 2015 Man Booker International prize. The £60,000 prize... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Search for trade's Rising Stars kicks off

The Bookseller has begun its search for its third annual Rising Stars, a listing of the industry... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Inferno film release due in 2015

Tom Hanks is expected to reprise his role as Robert Langdon in the film adaptation of Dan Brown... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reese Witherspoon to star in film of Cheryl Strayed's book 'Wild'

The film version of Cheryl Strayed's memoir "Wild" is picking up steam: Reese Witherspoon has signed on to portray the author.The film version of Cheryl Strayed's memoir "Wild" is picking up steam: Reese Witherspoon has signed on to portray the author. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indonesia as Frankfurt Book Fair Guest of Honor in 2015

Indonesia, home to the world's largest Muslim community and 1,000 active book publishers, will be the Guest of Honor country at the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair. Indonesia's most well-known authors include Pramoedya Ananta Toer, Ayu Utami, and Andrea Hirata. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ether for Authors: Agent Kristin Nelson Signs Self-Publishing Star Barbara Freethy

Led by the news that Hugh Howey agent Kristin Nelson has signed self-publisher Barbara Freethy, who has sold 3 million books, the Ether looks at agent mystique. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tune into PW's Cookbook Webcast

Panelists will discuss how they are publishing cookbooks in today's marketplace. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indonesia to be guest of honour at Frankfurt 2015

Indonesia is to be guest of honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair in 2015, following Finland in 2014... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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