Poor working conditions for book editors are ingrained. It’s time for that to change – no matter how much we love our jobsBook editors love their jobs, perhaps more than the average worker. We work diligently with motivated and inspiring peers on projects we are proud of. You may not realise that every great book you’ve read has been through a rigorous editing process. If an editor’s job is done well, you won’t notice their hand in the final product – this is the invisible work behind each brilliant author, even (or perhaps especially) your favourites.However, book lovers might be surprised to learn that the working conditions for many of those behind the scenes of book publishing are lagging behind other industries. Related: Waterstones says it can't pay living wage, as 1,300 authors support staff appeal This is an industry that has relied on the insecurity of its employees Related: Slimming cookbook becomes fastest selling non-fiction book since records began Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2019-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From the looks of the crowd at Michael's today, I suspect there were plenty of big doings being finalized in betweeen bites of Cobb salad. Attorney Bob Barnett was with Huma Abedin, Charlie Rose was huddled in conversation with Marie Josee Kravis on Table Four while CBS 48 Hours Mystery's Susan... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As the US Book Industry Study Group surveys new awareness of rights, China's markets are seeing positive trends in copyright-based exports. The post China’s ‘Copyright Industry’ Shows Rapid Growth, Exports in Creative Products appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster UK has signed a new three book deal with Santa Montefiore. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Security staff in US airports have reportedly been demanding passengers clear all the reading material out of their hand luggage into a separate bin during safety searches. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An author aims to debunk ‘Lies We Believe About God;’ plus a new biography of Martin Luther places him in a political context in new religion and spirituality books publishing in July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Having drawn more than 10,000 entries in its first outing last year, the Global Illustration Award promotes the importance of publishing's visual artists. The post Frankfurt Book Fair and IlluSalon Open Entries for the Global Illustration Award appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The new program, called Global Certified Accessible, allows publishers to verify whether their ebooks meet accessibility standards required by blind or low vision students as well as those with dyslexia or other disabilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Martin Luther is garnering a lot of attention this year, with 2017 marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. But the largely untold life story of his wife, Katharina, is also getting some love in three new books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Close to 32,000 books have been shipped by Book Aid International to the African nation, the charity says, to bolster community libraries. The post Book Aid International Opens New Charitable Initiative in Rwanda appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new book on the Enneagram—an increasingly popular ancient personality classification system—lands at HarperOne. Plus, ‘Without Rival’ author Lisa Bevere sticks with Revell on her latest title. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New recognition for efforts that Sharjah's royal family and civic leadership have made, Sharjah follows Athens 2018 in the "World Book Capital" designation. The post UNESCO Names the UAE’s Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The author said it was "wonderful" seeing the first Harry Potter book in the shops. Continue reading at BBC News
[ BBC News | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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There's nothing quite like having a book literally come to life in the palm of your hands. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We dug into the archives to find the first Kiwi review of Harry Potter, but the earliest seems to be from 1999. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A comic book by a French feminist blogger, and a novel by an Indian author about nine different peoples' relationship with one woman are among the books generating buzz this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Parker called Stephanie Powell Watts’ debut novel 'No One Is Coming to Save Us' “deeply compelling and richly satisfying," and described it as a “brilliant examination of the American dream among African-Americans in a struggling community in the contemporary South.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hi. I’m Carolyn Kellogg, book editor of the L.A. Times, with this week’s newsletter. THE BIG STORY “This book is not just an appreciation of our friendship or an acknowledgment of Coach Wooden’s deep influence on my life,” Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes in his latest book, “Coach Wooden and Me: Our... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leading figures have urged the publishing industry to pool its data and money to create a cross-industry campaign about the value of books and reading. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC Radio 2 producer Joe Haddow will next week launch a podcast called “Book Off!”, in which authors, comedians and figures from the music and film worlds will argue the case for one book that is of importance to them. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Available to people of various racial, ethnic, sexuality and disability categories, these scholarships are designed to help booksellers attend trade shows. The post Industry Notes: Macmillan Partners With Binc on Bookselling Diversity Scholarships appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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