Is this a simulation? The manga series Akira, created by Japanese Artist Katsuhiro Otomo, and first published in 1982, was set in the future: 2019. And though written long before a host city announcement was made, the backdrop for the action in Akira is eerily accurate: it took place during the 2020 Olympics. In Tokyo. This prediction and its relative implausibility might make you question the nature of time and space. How could Otomo have known? And while that’s a discussion for another day, the Tokyo Olympics have, in some sense, bridged space-time with the release of official posters to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games—including manga.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'
[ Fast Company | 2020-01-13 10:00:53 UTC ]
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Authors look to Africa and its diaspora and find the fantastical and futuristic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-27 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Honda is backing its redesigned 2020 Honda Civic Hatchback with animated comic series Revenge of the Biospiders on Facebook and Instagram. Revenge of the Biospiders debuted on National Comic Book Day Wednesday. Honda said in an email that it "focuses on an apocalyptic world where genetically... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2019-09-26 20:30:57 UTC ]
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Yellow Kite has revealed four new titles it has acquired for its 2020 list with a programme that covers the "emotional, physical and spiritual needs of our readers", according to publisher Liz Gough. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-25 19:17:39 UTC ]
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Authors Matt Haig, Anthony Horowitz and Greg James are among those featured on World Book Day’s 2020 list. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-22 12:10:19 UTC ]
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Scholastic has reported a 7% rise in revenue for its first quarter results to $232.6m (£185m) due partly to its YA titles and graphic novels imprint Graphix. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-19 16:16:17 UTC ]
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Audials AG has released Audials One 2020, a major new version of its comprehensive stream capture suite. The suite brings together all the tools available separately in three other products: Audials Music 2020 (music and audiobook recording), Audials Movie 2020 (video streams) and Audials Radio... Continue reading at Betanews
[ Betanews | 2019-09-16 13:08:51 UTC ]
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MP David Lammy’s book on tribalism is being pushed back to the new year due to the looming prospect of a general election. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-13 07:51:32 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph will publish the latest novel by bestselling author Marian Keyes next year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-11 07:16:00 UTC ]
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Yellow Kite has picked up a practical guide to long-term brain health written by psychologist and podcaster Kimberley Wilson. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-11 05:30:24 UTC ]
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In a letter, Reed's BookExpo event director Jennifer Martin announces a shortened trade show for 2020 despite what she says were successful bookseller programs in 2019. The post BookExpo Announces a Shorter Trade Show for 2020 in New York City appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-09-09 14:45:22 UTC ]
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Amid extensive renovations, refurbishment, and rebuilding, 'Future Frankfurt' maps out the ground plan for next year's trade show. The post Frankfurter Buchmesse Outlines Renovation Plans for 2020 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-09-03 11:12:16 UTC ]
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New cookbooks celebrate North America’s immigrant chefs and regional specialties. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Every once in a while, something is just nice—like this story about Kelli Dunaway, a newly elected St. Louis County councilwoman, taking her oath of office on the Dr. Seuss classic Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Another lovely detail: her two kids, ages five and seven, held the book up as she was... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-08-22 14:53:47 UTC ]
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Bookselling Without Borders has given US booksellers international industry contacts, and now a retailer from Germany will be at the ABA's Winter Institute. The post German Bookseller Florian Valerius Is a 2020 Fellow for ABA Winter Institute appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-08-22 05:30:29 UTC ]
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Welcome to the latest edition of Ad Age Publisher’s Brief, our roundup of news from the world of content producers across digital and print. Joining us late? Here’s the previous edition. Driving force The September issue of Hearst Magazines’ Road & Track includes a cool little bonus for... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2019-08-14 18:25:45 UTC ]
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The follow-up to her sensational “The Tiger’s Wife” brings us camels and humans who can talk to the dead. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-08-12 14:00:00 UTC ]
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The Booker Prize has remained tightlipped over speculation that Lee Child will join the judging panel for the 2020 prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-12 09:45:34 UTC ]
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The Thames riverbed proves to be inspirational for former publishing professional Lara Maiklem in a book that’s part memoir, part ode to a love of mudlarking. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-10 17:26:35 UTC ]
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New titles show how working with one’s hands can be good for the psyche, the soul, and the environment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-08-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline Home has scooped the debut fitness book by double Olympic champion gymnast Max Whitlock. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-08 08:41:09 UTC ]
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