The Bookseller and writer development charity Spread the Word have launched a survey of small independent presses to assess the financial pressures they are under as a result of the coronavirus lockdown. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-04 09:12:42 UTC ]
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Today, actress, producer and Web3 innovator, Mila Kunis and media entrepreneur and superhero creator, Sharad Devarajan announce the launch of a multi-platform global entertainment universe, Armored Kingdom Media, Inc. Co-founded by technologist Lindsey McInerney and producer and actress Lisa... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2022-06-10 15:35:00 UTC ]
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The Australian Academy of Science and Springer Nature team up on a first survey, one that may go to markets beyond Australia. The post Survey: Australian Researchers Back Mandatory Integrity Training appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-06-09 21:37:30 UTC ]
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The website's mission, to publish works from countries underrepresented in English-first language regions, has not changed since its 2003 launch, but new developments planned to expand the literary conversation include today's reveal of its revamped website. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The movement intends to "empty libraries of LGBTQ content aimed at kids" by checking out and hiding all LGBTQ books on library displays. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-06-06 13:35:02 UTC ]
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The imprint, which will publish nonfiction titles in the spirituality, relationships, and sexuality categories, is led by editorial director Elena Vega, who formerly worked as an editor for Macmillan and Simon & Schuster. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Dzanc Books—a nonprofit independent publisher based in Ann Arbor, Michigan—was once described by one of its authors as publishing the “books that don’t want to be movies.” In addition to pursuing this mission with an eclectic mix of publications—including those by Roy Kesey, Laura van den Berg,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-05-27 08:50:00 UTC ]
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Staff at independent manga publisher Seven Seas Entertainment have announced plans to seek to form a union in affiliation with the Communications Workers of America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This seems like a cause worth supporting, if you’re able: Copper Canyon Press has launched a Kickstarter to help fund two projects featuring Red Pine, whose work translating Chinese poetry and Buddhist texts has reached audiences around the world. Here’s how Copper Canyon describes Red Pine: He... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-05-17 16:02:50 UTC ]
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Hundred of booksellers from around the world have gathered in the U.A.E. emirate of Sharjah to discuss best practices and share experiences as part of the inaugural Sharjah Book Seller conference. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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We talk with Ross and Heidi Rojek, who opened Capital Books in downtown Sacramento, Calif., in spring 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The University of Georgia Press has acquired NewSouth Books, the independent trade publisher based in Montgomery, Ala. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The pending departure of Unnamed Press executive editor Olivia Taylor Smith for Simon & Schuster is just the latest development for the edgy Los Angeles independent press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-05-06 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The fifth iteration of the US$35,000 Aspen Words Literary Prize goes to journalist Dawnie Walton for 'The Final Revival of Opal and Nev.' The post Dawnie Walton Wins the 2022 Aspen Words Literary Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-04-22 00:42:05 UTC ]
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New printing technologies have improved quality, reliability, speed, and sustainability in the sector, writes ‘PW’ international correspondent Teri Tan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Writers for Democratic Action, an organization of some 2,600 authors, is mobilizing its membership in a campaign called Book the Vote. WDA will facilitate nonpartisan voter registration for the 2022 midterm election, working with authors, bookstores, and libraries to educate voters about their... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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A litigator for 44 years, he was also a novelist; a writer, director and producer of plays and films; and helped establish the independent publishing house Soho Press. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-04-05 20:39:33 UTC ]
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Following Helene Atwan's retirement, Patnaik has been promoted to director, effective July 30. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Traditional publishing houses put out classics from around the world, but independent presses bring attention to new original talent. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-03-31 10:36:00 UTC ]
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The employees at Greenlight Bookstores and Yours Truly stationery stores in Brooklyn unanimously ratified their first union contract after joining the RWDSU. Earlier this month, the NLRB rejected Duke University's challenge to the union formed by members of Duke University Press last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Radical independent publisher PM Press has bought a 17,000-square-foot warehouse in Binghamton, N.Y., and no longer calls Oakland, CA, its home base. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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