Publishers and analysts say popularity of genres like manga and superhero comics is a gateway into readingThe best route to learning to love words in print could well be pictures. This, at least, is the hope of the publishing industry this spring, as it welcomes news that sales of children’s comics and graphic novels have reached an all-time peak of almost £20m in Britain.While publishers and editors are celebrating this boom for its own sake, the popularity of these titles is also being hailed as a good omen for novels, ahead of the London Book Fair at Olympia this week. “Over the last decade we’ve seen a significant rise in sales of graphic novels for both the adult and children’s markets,” said Philip Stone, media analyst at NielsenIQ BookData, as he revealed details of the latest trends, hits and flops this weekend. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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This year’s report, based on 632 responses to our annual survey, reveals the beginnings of a generational shift in publishing, and continuing unease about AI. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Despite the publishing industry’s grim outlook, many outliers are simultaneously fighting to change and reluctantly accepting the status quo. Continue reading at Digiday
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The Daft Punk anime Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem is coming to movie theaters on December 12, for one night only. It’ll be screened in over 800 cinemas in more than 40 countries throughout the globe. Tickets go on sale November 13, so bookmark this page to make sure you... Continue reading at Engadget
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Stewart Collins says support for the Petworth literary festival in West Sussex is growing, and Kathryn Streatfield suggests local events are the solution for a changing festival worldLaura Barton’s piece paints an understandably downbeat picture of where we are now in the world of the literary... Continue reading at The Guardian
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The United States' book publishing trade in August was up 13.4 percent year over year, and was up 8.1 percent year-to-date. The post AAP StatShot: US Publishing Industry Up 8.5 Percent in August appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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The “Yellowface” author is using her voice to bring Asian and Asian American histories to life on the page, and advocating for others to do the same. Continue reading at HuffPost
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How to start reading manga and manhwa, kids' books about Día de los Muertos, cozy romances for all, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot
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Amazon's latest version of its popular Kindle Paperwhite has arrived, marking the sixth iteration if you're keeping score at home. The new model is the thinnest Paperwhite yet and has a refreshed 7-inch screen that's a touch larger than the previous model's 6.8-inch display. It also has the... Continue reading at Engadget
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Roger Allen: Translating Arabic and the Art of Translation, by Jonas Elbousty Interviews [email protected] Mon, 10/14/2024 - 14:56 Roger Allen was the first person to obtain a doctorate in modern Arabic literature at the University of Oxford. After... Continue reading at World Literature Today
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The inductees are being recognized for work on G.I. Joe, Mad magazine, manga and mutants. They will be honored at New York Comic Con. Continue reading at The New York Times
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This week, we’re joined by tech critic Paris Marx to discuss Data Vampires, his latest Tech Won’t Save us podcast series. We chat about how data centers suck up vast amounts of power, water and other resources, and why the AI boom is exacerbating those issues. Also, Devindra and Ben dive into a... Continue reading at Engadget
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Thousands of books have been publicly challenged and removed from libraries in the past couple of years. Elizabeth Harris, who covers books and the publishing industry for The New York Times, explains how books are being pulled from libraries in a quiet process called weeding. Weeding normally... Continue reading at The New York Times
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A look at China’s book market data shows signs of post-pandemic recovery, as well as new trends in book sales channels. The post China’s Publishing Industry Seeks New Growth Amid Recovery appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Increasing number of black authors forced to self-publish or promote work on social media, says Selina BrownThe founder of a book festival celebrating black authors has said they are “forced” to pave their own way into the publishing world because of a lack of diversity within the... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Betsy Lerner has spent decades in the publishing industry. Writing her first novel, “Shred Sisters,” unlocked a completely new side to her creativity. Continue reading at The New York Times
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Most recently brand editor at the publisher’s LoveLove imprint, Atanassova will lead the full editorial team at the fast-growing manga publisher, overseeing acquisitions and production as it continues to expand its editorial purview. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Dark fantasy and horror stories, a bookish throwback to 2004, the stuff authors buy, and more today on Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot
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Check out this year's winners of the Ignatz Awards, honoring the best in small press comics and graphic novels. Continue reading at Book Riot
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The government launched a ‘work style reform’ campaign that promotes shorter hours and other flexible arrangements along with overtime limits and paid annual leave. Japan, a nation so hardworking its language has a term for literally working oneself to death, is trying to address a worrisome... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2024-09-02 14:15:57 UTC ]
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Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller but later saw his company overtaken by the rise of Amazon Continue reading at ABC News
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