PW Star Watch 2024: Celebrating 10 Years of Star Watch

Superstars from years past reflect on the industry and share advice for book-biz newbies Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Hill and Barton up for Sports Autobiography of the Year

Memoirs by former Fomula One champion Damon Hill and "controversial" footballer Joey Barton are in the running for the 2017 Cross Autobiography of the Year Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Victoria Beckham and Target celebrate new fashion collaboration during posh Bel-Air garden party

As her son Romeo played bean bag toss and daughter Harper strung a necklace from dried flowers, fashion designer Victoria Beckham chatted quietly in a shaded corner of a garden party. “This feels like a celebration,” Beckham said. “It feels like a very British celebration.” The Saturday afternoon... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Behind the Scenes at Balthazar: PW Talks with Reggie Nadelson

Timed to coincide with the SoHo brasserie's 20th anniversary, Reggie Nadelson's 'Balthazar: The New York Brasserie at the Center of the World,' is a deep, unrestricted dive into the restaurant’s persistent allure. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, April 3, 2017

This week: an absorbingly creepy debut novel set in a decaying old mansion, plus Mary Gaitskill's excellent essay collection. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Role of Librarians Has Become More Important': PW Talks with ALSC President Nina Lindsay

The president of the Association for Library Service to Children discusses efforts to support children and families in a shifting information landscape. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann to decide if Brexit affects UK location 'within a year'

Bertelsmann c.e.o. Thomas Rabe has said the company is "quite confident" of maintaining its "Intellectual Property hub" - meaning not just Penguin Random House and DK, but also its Fremantle Media and BMG businesses -  in the UK after Brexit, and has the intention of doing so. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How to buy and read ebooks in Edge as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update

As part of the blitz of new features in the Windows 10 Creators Update (see our full review here), Microsoft has added e-reading capabilities to its Edge browser. It’s a bit quirky, given its infancy, but with a bit of practice you can be lounging by the pool with an electronic novel in no... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2017-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Essential Supernatural Mysteries

Jess Kidd, author of the new mystery 'Himself,' picks 10 of her favorite supernatural mysteries, including 'The Woman in Black' and 'The Little Stranger.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 27, 2017

This week: Hannah Tinti's excellent new novel, inspired by the 12 labors of Hercules, plus Emma Donoghue's new children's book. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Exploring Beauty in the Bible: PW Talks to Sarah Ruden

Ruden, a scholar and translator, reconsiders the most famous passages from the Bible to reveal poetry and lyricism in ‘The Face of Water.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How celebrity deals are shutting children's authors out of their own trade

As Frank Lampard, George Galloway and Cara Delevingne land big-money book deals, established writers look on from the fringes – or turn away altogether Another day, another celebrity announces they are to “pen” a children’s book. Already this week, Jamie Lee Curtis has announced a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-03-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does celebrity sell?

Fiona Noble on what makes a celebrity-authored book good, and the risks of publishing bad celebrity books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher to host EU celebration night on day of Article 50 trigger

Canbury Press is to host a gala evening to "celebrate the contribution of Europeans to the UK" as prime minister Theresa May prepares to trigger Article 50. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seventh Emily Windsnap book coming next year

Liz Kessler is set to release the seventh instalment of her middle grade series Emily Windsnapp next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackwell's 2016 financial results reflect 'challenging' year

Blackwell’s losses deepened in its last financial year, with the move of one of its flagship campus shops in Manchester to a temporary venue a contributing factor. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights Watch: A Brazilian Mission to Italy Eyes Bologna

'I think we're starting to recover,' says one of 15 Brazilian publishers who are preparing to travel to next month’s Bologna Children’s Book Fair. The post Rights Watch: A Brazilian Mission to Italy Eyes Bologna appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, March 20, 2017

This week: a historical novel about the first female Pinkerton detective, plus a brilliant true-crime epic set during the reign of Louis XIV. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette and Penguin Random House lead British Book Awards Books of the Year shortlists

Hachette and Penguin Random House have earned 11 shortlistings each in the British Book Awards’ Books of the Year awards, with Pan Macmillan garnering three nods and Faber and HarperCollins both winning two nominations. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA’s Michiel Kolman on China: ‘A $10 Billion Concern’

'Last year there were five Chinese publishing companies in the world’s top 20,' IPA's new chief says at London Book Fair. The post IPA’s Michiel Kolman on China: ‘A $10 Billion Concern’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LBF Watch: UK’s International Literature Showcase Names 2017 Participants

With activities scheduled to begin in June, this program for promotion of British authors and literary organization is in its second annual round. The post LBF Watch: UK’s International Literature Showcase Names 2017 Participants appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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