Spain’s ‘Fariña’–’Cocaine Coast’ on Netflix–Wins 2019 Liber Award

At the Liber International Book Fair in Madrid in October, the Spanish publishers' federation will honor Altresmedia for 'Fariña' and  for 'Crea Lectura.' The post Spain’s ‘Fariña’–’Cocaine Coast’ on Netflix–Wins 2019 Liber Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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The 2014 Listen-Up Awards

As demand for audiobooks continued to grow in 2014, publishers produced a record number of titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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H is for Hawk wins Costa Book of the Year

Helen Macdonald's H is for Hawk (Jonathan Cape), winner of last year's Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction, has won the £30,000 Costa Book of the Year Award. The book's triumph was announced this evening (Tuesday 27th January) at a ceremony in central London. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Eleanor Catton's tall poppy comments 'bad form' say Book Awards

Eleanor Catton showed "bad form" by speaking out against the New Zealand Book Awards, its organiser says. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Mac wins auction for Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter

Pan Macmillan has won a six-figure auction for Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, an author previously published by Amazon Publishing. Editorial director Julie Crisp acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to the book from Alexis Hurley at Inkwell Managements, after seeing a 140-page partial. The book... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lahiri wins DSC Prize for South Asian Literature

Jhumpa Lahiri has won the DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2015 for The Lowland, published in the UK by Bloomsbury. Lahiri was named the winner of the $50,000 prize at the ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival taking place in India this week. The DSC Prize for South Asian Literature is open to... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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American Book Critics Pick Finalist for NBCC Awards

The National Book Critics Circle has selected its finalist for this year's annual book prizes, as well as awards for lifetime achievement and reviewing. The post American Book Critics Pick Finalist for NBCC Awards appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Costa Short Story Award identities revealed

The identities of the finalists for the Costa Short Story Award 2014 have been announced, with writers from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland making the shortlist. The shortlist was chosen by a panel of judges including writers Patrick Gale and Victoria Hislop; Richard Beard,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Patterson donates funds for first World Book Day Award

Through the award, five schools in Britain and Ireland will receive funds for their libraries. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Harsent's Fire Songs wins T S Eliot Prize

David Harsent has won the T S Eliot Prize for his collection Fire Songs, published by Faber. It is the the poet's first win, after being five times shortlisted for the prize. Harsent beat nine other poets to secure the prize, include three previous winners, John Burnside, Michael Longley and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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James Patterson donates funds for first World Book Day Award (+video)

Through the award, five schools in Britain and Ireland will receive funds for their libraries. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Publishers Are Lining Up Behind ‘Netflix for Books’ Services. But Why?

On Tuesday, Scribd and Oyster both announced partnerships with Macmillan to bring new titles to their ebook subscription services. But how do all-you-can read platforms benefit publishers? The post Publishers Are Lining Up Behind ‘Netflix for Books’ Services. But Why? appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2015-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookseller Industry Awards to celebrate 'book of the year'

The Bookseller Industry Awards will this year celebrate the ‘book’ of the year alongside the publishers, editors, and retailers who bring the titles to market. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Seren reprinting Costa-winning Edwards

Independent publisher Seren Press is reprinting Costa Poetry Award winner My Family and Other Superheroes by Jonathan Edwards, after the book sold out on Amazon.co.uk. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bryant and Johnson shortlisted for Political Book Awards

Shadow culture minister Chris Bryant faces off against former home secretary Alan Johnson in the shortlist for political book of the year at the Paddy Power Political Book Awards 2015. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder wins auction for Marsh debut

Hodder & Stoughton has acquired two books by a debut novelist at auction. Francesca Best, commissioning editor at Hodder, bought world rights to My Everything and one other novel by Katie Marsh from Hannah Ferguson at the Hardman & Swainson Agency. My Everything is about Hannah, an... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dharker awarded Her Majesty's Gold Medal for poetry

British poet Imtiaz Dharker has received the Queen’s approval to become the recipient of Her Majesty’s Gold Medal for Poetry 2014. The Medal is awarded for excellence in poetry and will be presented to Dharker by the Queen in spring 2015. The Poetry Medal Committee met at Windsor on 4th... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spain’s Google News Shutdown Is a Silly Victory for Publishers

Trying to stick it to Google is an understandable impulse, a resentment fed by the company's monolithic influence over the web. But all the Google News shutdown in Spain really shows is how powerless traditional publishers really are. The post Spain’s Google News Shutdown Is a Silly Victory for... Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Google News Shutdown in Spain Is An Empty Victory for Publishers

Trying to stick it to Google is an understandable impulse, a resentment fed by the company's monolithic influence over the web. But all the Google News shutdown in Spain really shows is how powerless traditional publishers really are. The post The Google News Shutdown in Spain Is An Empty... Continue reading at Wired

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Recapping the 2014 Eddie & Ozzie Awards

Nearly 300 magazine media professionals gathered to celebrate industry achievements in editorial and design at FOLIO:'s 2014 Eddie & Ozzie Awards breakfast at The Yale Club in New York City on Thursday. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

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Google News Spain to be shut down: what does it mean?

Google News will withdraw from Spain, after the government passed a law to charge aggregators for linking to news publishers. A tech lawyer answers the big questions Continue reading... Continue reading at The Guardian

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