Ronald Glasser, doctor who chronicled Vietnam War wounded, dies at 83

His 1971 book, "365 Days," was an intimate and searing look at the human costs of war. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

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Amazon Ramps Up War Against Hachette

Amazon has now removed the preorder capabilities for many major forthcoming Hachette titles. The publisher said that it is "doing everything in our power to find a solution to this difficult situation." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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McEwan speaks out on assisted dying

Ian McEwan, whose forthcoming novel The Children Act (Jonathan Cape) will look at the dilemma of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Great War and Religion: A Neglected History

World War I is remarkable in military history for its massive scope and loss of life, with more than nine million combatants killed. But its role in religious history is less appreciated, and an array of books coinciding with the July centennial could change that. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profits Jump 83% at HarperCollins

EBITDA rose 83% at HarperCollins for the third quarter of fiscal 2014 which ended March 31. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Leslie Thomas Dies

The Virgin Soldier author Leslie Thomas has died aged 83. Thomas, who was brought up in a... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Inspirational' agent Deborah Rogers dies

Rogers, Coleridge and White has confirmed the death of its chairman, literary agent Deborah... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-05-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Disney Publishing, Del Rey Doing New Star Wars Novels

Disney Publishing Worldwide and Del Rey Books are teaming up to do a new line of Star Wars adult fiction novels. The publishers will be working directly with brand creator, Lucasfilm. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gabriel Garcia Marquez dies

Nobel prize-winning Colombian author Gabriel Garcia Marquez has died. Penguin, Marquez's... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-04-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IDG Founder Patrick McGovern Dies

Patrick J. McGovern, who became a billionaire as founder and majority owner of Boston-based technology publisher International Data Group, has died. He was 76.He died Wednesday at Stanford Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif., the company said in a statement. No cause was given. He lived in Hollis, New... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cold War Trolls

The Cold War had almost everything—two superpowers facing off in an existential struggle, spies, double agents and honey traps, lots of great books and movies. But in retrospect it was missing one important element of modern life: Internet comments. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2014-03-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fordham’s Editorial Director Dies in Crash

Helen Tartar, editorial director of Fordham University Press, has died in a car accident. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VIDEO: Cherub author begins a Rock War

A decade after beginning his successful Cherub series, best-selling children's author, Robert Muchamore, publishes his new book, Rock War. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's illustrator Blegvad dies

Children's book artist Erik Blegvad, who illustrated more than 100 books over his career, dies aged 90. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2014-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Express-News to Consolidate Some Operations with Houston Chronicle

The San Antonio Express-News will consolidate its packaging operations with the Houston Chronicle, Express-News publisher John C. McKeon announced Wednesday. Both newspapers are owned by New York-based Hearst Corp.  Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Britain's Great War; Food & Drink – TV review

Jeremy Paxman offers a view of the first world war that has its insights but avoids important questions that need answeringThe battle to carve up the 100th anniversary of the first world war began early this month with education secretary Michael Gove accusing historians and Blackadder – he... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Actor Who Played Chewbacca Shared A Ton Of "Star Wars" Set Photos On Twitter And They Are Amazing

Thrill to the sight of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker raising a toast in honor of Sir Alec Guiness's birthday!Today in vaguely surreal photographs: Peter Mayhew, the 7'3" actor and mainstay of the traveling sci-fi/comic book convention circuit whose claim to fame is being the man inside the... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Webpage is Dying

A growing number of publisher sites are now shunning the concept of finite "pages" as vehicles with which to serve content, opting instead to do so with seamless, often endless feeds and streams. The concept of a page, which is largely a hangover from the world of print media, suddenly seems... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2014-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Rosenthal dies

Tom Rosenthal, former managing director of Secker and Warburg, has died at the age of 78.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Doctor Who gains in consolidated Christmas Day TV ratings

Festive special adds nearly 3 million viewers when timeshifted viewing is included, but Mrs Brown's Boys remains top showNearly 3 million people recorded the festive special of Doctor Who and watched it in the week after Christmas Day, with Downton Abbey among the other most popular timeshifted... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-01-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Screw magazine publisher Al Goldstein dies aged 77

Publisher who helped break down legal barriers against pornography dies in Brooklyn after long battle with illness Continue reading at The Guardian

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