Riddell and Fletcher amongst WBD Show line-up

Children’s authors such as Tom Fletcher, Chris Hoy and the children’s laureate Chris Riddell have signed up to take part in next year’s ‘Biggest Book Show on Earth’, organised by World Book Day. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook transparency report shows increase in government data requests, most with gagging orders

Facebook has published its latest Global Government Requests Report covering the second half of 2015. The transparency report reveals that there has been as 13 percent increase in the number of government requests for data, but it also shows that Facebook is still not able to be as transparent... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rights of Passage in a New Year of Trade Shows

As the 'Wall of Content' rises, the heart of the publishing trade show, its rights transactions, becomes all the more vital — as we see this week at London Book Fair. The post Rights of Passage in a New Year of Trade Shows appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google shows love to users with disabilities

According to Google, 20 percent of people in the USA will experience a disability at some point in their life. Let's think about this for a moment -- that is one in five people. In other words, people with disabilities are a significant part of the population. While there are many laws on the... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2016-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cornerstone lines up 30 Patterson BookShots for 2016

Cornerstone is to publish eight of James Patterson’s new line of short novels BookShots in June, as part of what it described as a “game-changing” approach to publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chris Riddell on the children's laureateship and doodling

Chris Riddell talks to Charlotte Eyre about life as the Children’s Laureate, his upcoming publishing projects and how he plans to use his position to champion new illustrators. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Channel 4 commissions Joe Wicks TV show

Channel 4 has commissioned a TV series based on Joe Wicks’ bestselling cookery and fitness title Lean in 15 (Bluebird). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Getty Foundation to issue $8.5 million in grants for Latino and Latin American-themed shows across SoCal

A show about the boundary-pushing art of radical Latin American women and another devoted to the science fiction of the Americas are just two of 43 exhibitions and events receiving $8.5 million in grants from the Getty Foundation as part of Pacific Standard Time: Los Angeles/Latin America,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Adult Coloring Books Show Us: Light, and Dark

As adult coloring books roll on in major publishing markets, the picture coming together isn't about literature or books or our culture. The post What Adult Coloring Books Show Us: Light, and Dark appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sony's original TV show 'Powers' returns on May 31st

Sony's first PlayStation TV show landed with a bit of a thud. Based on the comic book series by Brian Michael Bendis, Powers struggled to stand out against its superhero peers, especially those on rival streaming networks. The show does have a follow... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ness and Riddell vie for third Carnegie/Greenaway medals

Patrick Ness is in the running to become the first author to win three CILIP Carnegie medals, whilst Chris Riddell, Anthony Browne and Helen Oxenbury are all up for their third CILIP Kate Greenaway award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Supergirl' Will Remain Aloft as CBS Preps 5 Freshman-Show Renewals

Broadcast TV's most popular adaptation of a comic book franchise will live to fight another day, as CBS on Tuesday unofficially confirmed that it has renewed "Supergirl" for a second season.Speaking to analysts at the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference, CBS Corp. president and... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Informa Purchases WWETT Show from Cole Publishing

Informa continues to grow its U.S. events business; Cole sells off lucrative trade show but plans to keep expanding products and services. The post Informa Purchases WWETT Show from Cole Publishing appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riddell and Ross to judge Klaus Flugge Prize

Children’s laureate Chris Riddell and illustrator Tony Ross are amongst the judges for the inaugural Klaus Flugge Prize, launched last month by Andersen Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trinity Mirror and Johnston Press show touching faith in print

But Simon Fox might like to reconsider whether that New Day title is right...So two newspaper publishing chiefs who have made much of a pursuing a digital future are showing a renewed, and touching, faith in print.Trinity Mirror’s Simon Fox is overseeing the launch of a new daily while Johnston... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riddell and Jeffers longlisted twice for Kate Greenaway Award

Illustrators Chris Riddell and Oliver Jeffers have both been longlisted twice for the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Rabbi's Quest to Show Christians the Jewishness of Jesus

Rabbi Evan Moffic explores the cultural and religious world of Jesus the Jew, offering Christians (and Jews) a new perspective on Jesus’ life and teachings in his book, 'What Every Christian Needs to Know About The Jewishness of Jesus.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Daily Show's Trevor Noah to publish his memoir with John Murray

Comedian Trevor Noah, the host of "The Daily Show" on TV channel Comedy Central, is publishing his first book, a memoir, with John Murray. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Winter Institute 11: Kwame Alexander Becomes the 'Say Yes Guy' at the Show

"I'm the 'say yes guy,' the inspiration guy," said Kwame Alexander, Newbery Medalist for 'The Crossover,' on the third and final day of WI 11 in Denver, at a breakfast keynote. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Suicide Squad' trailer shows Harley Quinn and the Joker together

The first ever "Suicide Squad" footage was an intense mix of DC Comics' greatest supervillains mugging to deeply dramatic music. But this first, official "Suicide Squad" trailer takes the gang in a whole new direction, a fun direction. Could this Warner Bros. comic book movie be channeling ...... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Redwood Media Group Acquires Two Art Shows

Publisher of Decor and Art Business News adds Red Dot Art Fair and Art Santa Fe to growing exhibitions division. The post Redwood Media Group Acquires Two Art Shows appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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