'Saving Mr. Banks' trailer explores how 'Mary Poppins' was adapted for the big screen (+video)

'Saving Mr. Banks' stars Tom Hanks as Walt Disney and Emma Thompson as 'Poppins' author P.L. Travers in the story of how the children's book became a Disney film. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Videos from Frankfurt: CONTEC, Publishers Launch and More

The Publishing Perspectives team attended CONTEC Frankfurt and Publishers Launch at the Frankfurt Book Fair to find out what the crowds were buzzing about. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-10-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Furloughed by the government? At least you've got time to read. (+video)

In the wake of the government shutdown, Baltimore-based breathe bookstore café is offering a 10 percent discount to furloughed workers. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VIDEO: Children on their favourite books

To celebrate Children's Book Week, the charity Booktrust has compiled a list of 100 books that they say every child should read by the age of 14. BBC News asked some children what they thought. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2013-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Space Exploration Looks Even More Awesome in Lego

There's no denying that two of the greatest things humankind has done is go to space and invent LEGOs. Therefore, combining these two passions can only yield something amazing. And that's exactly what has come from two brick-based artists named Peter Reid and Tim Goddard in a book called LEGO... Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2013-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Karten Nabs Two Big Buzz Books Pre-Frankfurt

In separate deals with agents at William Morris Endeavor, HarperCollins's Terry Karten acquired North American rights to two of the big buzz books drawing attention leading into the Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Big date coming up? Try reading a good book before you go

A recent study done by New York's New School for Social Research found that, after reading literary fiction, participants displayed more social perception and empathy. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The big books for Frankfurt

The second of two previews of agents' hotlists on the eve of the Frankfurt Book Fair. WME... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Small Paper Sees Big Lift With CMS Change

Most small newspapers would be happy with an online publishing system that solves more headaches than it creates. Finding software that makes digital revenue and reader traffic skyrocket seems like the stuff of dreams. But that’s precisely ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Timothy Leary-developed video games found in New York Public Library archive

The New York Public Library recently discovered a treasure trove of video games in its archives created by psychedelic evangelist Timothy Leary. Over 375 floppies (talk about flashbacks) containing a "dozen or so" games developed by the LSD-advocate in the '80s -- some are playable via emulation... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Advertising Week Video: How Publishers Can Use Data More Effectively

For digital publishers, effectively harnessing data can turn a large but poorly understood audience into the targets advertisers covet, or help predict when certain consumers will be most likely to buy. The Weather Company has figured this out -- noticing that drops in summer temperatures, for... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2013-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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TD Bank Makes Children’s Literacy a Priority: Focus on Canada 2013

Each year in October, TD Bank Group adds glamour to the Canadian children’s literature scene, sponsoring the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Awards gala in Toronto and a parallel event in Montreal for literature in French, including the premiere prizes of C$30,000 for the most distinguished... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VIDEO: Stephen King returns to The Shining

The best-selling author behind The Shining has returned to its central character, 36 years after the book was first published, for his latest novel. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2013-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. Is Ready to Launch Its Ambitious New Video Strategy

Last November, then-Time Inc. CEO Laura Lang announced that the company was gearing up to launch a digital video unit complete with new studios and programming, plus a new leader in former Meredith video exec J.R. McCabe, Time Inc.’s first svp, video. It wasn’t exactly a revolutionary move—other... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J.K. Rowling will write new movie set in 'Potter' universe (+video)

J.K. Rowling will write the screenplay for a film adaptation of the Potter book 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' and the movie will center on the adventures of textbook author Newt Scamander. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Going Small to Make it Big

Talk to a passionate independent publisher and they'll soon have you convinced that strong independent presses are the ideal homes for many authors and their books. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-09-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iRobot CEO Colin Angle on the shortcomings of humanoid robots (video)

Nearly everyone who's purchased one the 10 million-plus Roombas sold around the world has inevitably asked the same question: whatever happened to Rosie? For all its charms, iRobot's hockey puck-like floor cleaner will never compare to the Jetsons' sass-talking maid. We're living in an age of... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-09-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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JCDecaux launches Twitter book club on digital screens

JCDecaux has launched a Twitter-driven book club to connect with commuters and use its digital screens in stations to enhance commuters' journeys. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Humble Comedy Bundle lets you pay what you want for laughs, big spenders get Louis CK

The Humble business model can apply to anything. Now, you can pay what you want for stand-up comedy in addition to ebooks, music and video games. For the next two weeks, you can get comedy specials from Maria Bamford, Tig Notaro, Hannibal Buress and Jim Norton for as little or as much as you... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marie Claire turns 25 with bumper UK issue

Marie Claire, the monthly fashion magazine, is celebrating its 25th British anniversary with a bumper 430-page birthday October issue. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2013-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Material aims to outdo Flipboard by adapting to your changing interests

With the likes of Flipboard, Google Currents, Pulse and other magazine-style newsreaders competing for your attention, the folks at Inq Mobile are aiming to delight audiences by delivering personalized content from unexpected sources. As creators of one of the first Facebook phones, they're now... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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