Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Goes to Jen Hadfield’s ‘The Stone Age’

'Our neurodiversity is a gift,' as Pan Mac/Picador's commentary about Jen Hadfield's 'The Stone Age' positions her 'visionary panpsychism.' The post Scotland’s Highland Book Prize Goes to Jen Hadfield’s ‘The Stone Age’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Racism, ‘Fortune,’ and America’s True History Laid Bare in New Book

In 'Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair it All,' author and activist Lisa Sharon Harper says structural racism isn't just a political or even only an ethical problem – it's a religious one as well. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Books overboard! Supply chain headaches leave publishing all at sea

Containers full of books at the bottom of the ocean are just one problem for an industry facing a host of shortagesThe supply chain crisis over the last year has caused quite a splash for the book publishing industry – literally.In early January, a large shipping vessel coming from Taiwan was... Continue reading at The Guardian

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After Hearing, Maryland’s E-book Law Hangs in the Balance

After a nearly three-hour virtual hearing on February 7, federal judge Deborah L. Boardman is now set to rule on the Association of American Publishers’ December 16 bid to temporarily block Maryland from enforcing its recently enacted library e-book law. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Jason Epstein, Legendary Editor and Book Biz Innovator, Dies at 93

The longtime Random House editor, who combined a deep passion for books with a shrewd business mind and, as a result, made multiple major contributions to 20th Century literary and publishing history, died on February 4. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Lakeside Book Company to Buy Phoenix Color

Lakeside Book Company, the book printing division of LSC Communications, will acquire Phoenix Color from ALJ Regional Holdings for $134.8 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names Its 56th Illustrators’ Exhibition Winners

This year, Bologna Children's Book Fair's Illustrators' Exhibition features winning work from 78 artists in 29 international markets. The post Bologna Children’s Book Fair Names Its 56th Illustrators’ Exhibition Winners appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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The World of YA Book Covers

Let's take a peek at a handful of YA book covers with different, compelling, and interesting designs outside of the US. Continue reading at Book Riot

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Hitting the Books: 'Miracle Rice' fed China's revolution but endangered its crop diversity

Feeding the planet's 8 billion people is challenge enough and our current industrialized commercial practices are causing such ecological damage that we may soon find ourselves hard-pressed to feed any more. For decades, scientists have sought out higher yields and faster growth at the expense... Continue reading at Engadget

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The Most Popular In-Demand Books in U.S. Libraries: October–December 2021

Among the most popular books in US public libraries between October and December 2021 were nonfiction about mental health. Continue reading at Book Riot

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“There are Some People Who Are Upset About This Book.”

The children’s book Who Are Your People?, teaches Black history in a time of turmoil over Critical Race Theory. Continue reading at Slate

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Book Deals: Week of February 07, 2022

Former U.S. attorney general Eric Holder sells a book about voting rights to One World, Random House buys a memoir from Deadwood creator David Milch, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Germany’s Leipzig Book Fair Confirms a Physical 2022 Show: March 17 to 20

The passage of a new state order in Saxony permits the Leipzig Book Fair to be staged physically in March with restrictions in place. The post Germany’s Leipzig Book Fair Confirms a Physical 2022 Show: March 17 to 20 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Richard Charkin on ‘LitFlation’: Prizes, Awards, and Egos

While vying for a British Book Award this year, Richard Charkin asks, 'When will publishers’ egos be large enough?' The post Richard Charkin on ‘LitFlation’: Prizes, Awards, and Egos appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Print Book Sales Fell 5.6% in January

Unit sales of print books fell 1.6% last week compared to the week ended January 30, 2021, and ended January down 5.6% compared to last January at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Maryland Lawyers Say E-book Law Is a Defense of Public Libraries

In a 25-page brief, Maryland lawyers contend that the AAP is seeking to find a copyright violation where none exists, and reiterated their contention that the state has both the authority and a compelling interest to protect public libraries from "unfair" market practices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Teaching in the Age of Intolerance, by Ilan Stavans

Essay Photo by Miko Guziuk / Unsplash In his newest book, What Is American Literature? (Oxford University Press, 2022), award-winning cultural commentator, translator, and editor Ilan Stavans, the publisher of Restless Books and the Lewis-Sebring... Continue reading at World Literature Today

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Comic Book Stores Offer To Send Free Copies Of 'Maus' To Tennessee Students

A Tennessee school board removed the graphic novel about the Holocaust from middle school curriculums. Continue reading at HuffPost

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In London, Poet Hannah Lowe Wins the Costa Book of the Year Award

The 50-year-old Costa Book Awards' 2021 cycle has chosen a book of sonnets called 'The Kids' by Hannah Lowe as its top honor. The post In London, Poet Hannah Lowe Wins the Costa Book of the Year Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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In Italy, Bologna Book Plus Announces Some 2022 Events

The upcoming Bologna Children's Book Fair program will include instructional sessions set up by the Bologna Book Plus team. The post In Italy, Bologna Book Plus Announces Some 2022 Events appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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