Smorgasbord: Links of Note, May 19, 2014

This week, we’re reading about the next project from the team behind Modernist Cuisine, a slew of books for vegetarians, and more. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 9, 2014

This week, literature's most important obscenity trial, a haunted jail, and what it means to be a woman writer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: June 6, 2014

Baker Publishing Group has appointed Kim Bangs as senior acquisitions editor for the Bethany House and Chosen divisions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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This Week in Children's Apps: June 5, 2014

This week we feature an app from Moonbot Studios, founded by picture book artist William Joyce, and another app approved by the folks at the Smithsonian. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Jaron Lanier to Receive 2014 Peace Prize from German Book Trade

Jaron Lanier will receive the 2014 Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for his writing and advocacy about 'the dangers involved when human beings are reduced to digital categories.' Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Job Moves: June 5, 2014

Gary Zelko, director and publisher of the Merck Publishing Group since 1982, has retired. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: The Illustrators' Studio Crawl: A Photo Essay

With booksellers from all over the country and beyond gathering in New York City for BEA, what better time for the ABA and the CBC to organize a tour of the studios of children's book illustrators? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Steady and Strong for Religion Publishers

Religion publishers were busy during BookExpo America's three-day run in New York May 29-31. Their participation seems to have stabilized--there were no new dropouts, and some publishers have returned after taking breaks over costs vs. benefits, finding the show valuable after all. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Duck Dynasty Patriarch "UnPHILtered," More from Religion Publishers

Religion publishers showcased big new books and previewed forthcoming titles—including the Duck Dynasty patriarch's autobiography and a VeggieTales comic book series--at BookExpo America in New York May 23-31. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors on the Air June 5, 2014: Thom Shea

Thom Shea, author of "Unbreakable: A Navy Seal’s Way of Life" (Clovercroft Publishing, 9781940262376), will appear on the "Sean Hannity Show" on Thursday, June 5. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Children's Books at BEA 2014: Photos from the Show

Three days of books, authors, giveaways, and controlled chaos: join us on our annual photo tour of highlights from BookExpo America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple iBooks Category Bestsellers, June 1, 2014

The bestselling iBooks in mystery, romance, sci-fi, biography, fiction, children & teens, and more for the week ended June 1, 2014. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Job Moves: June 4, 2014

Patricia Stockland has been promoted to v-p, editor in chief at Lerner Publishing Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: The Numbers Are In

Based on rough figures, professional attendance was down slightly, 10,965; BookCon sold out 10,000 tickets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Publishing and Technology Start-ups at BEA 2014

Two data analytics companies, Next Big Book and Qlovi, won startup prizes at BEA, but several others caught our eye and are worth watching through 2014. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Job Moves: June 3, 2014

Indigo Books & Music has appointed Laura Carr, senior v-p, finance to the position of executive v-p and CFO, effective June 25. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Comics Get In Front at BEA 2014

Although the category did not have a commanding presence at BEA, graphic novel publishers and imprints were nevertheless spread throughout the show and comics were featured in major panels during BEA and BookCon, BEA’s relaunched consumer event. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Book Deals: Week of June 2, 2014

SMP inks Antoinette, Coleman in major deal and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit 2014: Catholic Show Soldiers On

With half as many vendors and buyers as last year, the 23rd annual Religious Booksellers Trade Exhibit was very quiet. But one thing came through loud and clear: Catholic publishers are betting Pope Francis’ popularity will translate into burgeoning book sales,. And speculation on the future of... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Lidia Bastianich on Commonsense Cooking, Food Memories, and Eating Well

In an interview with food critic Adam Platt, Lidia Bastianich discussed her favorite meals and offered encouragement to novice cooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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BEA 2014: Big Names and Big Flavors for Fall Cookbooks

Perusing the cookbook offerings at BEA revealed upcoming titles from big names and newcomers alike, and news that "Lucky Peach" is looking at getting into cookbooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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