The Comic-Con Inauguration of Congressman And Civil Rights Pioneer John Lewis

It’s hard to imagine someone more out of place at Comic-Con than a politician. But Congressman and civil rights icon John Lewis took the pop culture and comic convention by storm with an autobiographical graphic novel and a new arena to deliver his message of tolerance and acceptance. It wasn’t John Lewis’ first brush with authority, but he was never this happy about it. The 26-year veteran of the U.S. Congress (D-Ga.) and civil rights icon made his first visit to San Diego Comic-Con last month to sign advance copies of his graphic novel, March (Book One), the first installment of an autobiographical trilogy that was officially published August 13 by Top Shelf Productions.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

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Matthew McConaughey is all right, all right, all right — and thinks you will be too

McConaughey’s memoir “Greenlights” is full of can-do thoughts about this thing he calls “livin.” Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Rights Edition: London Book Fair’s Rights Center: 500+ Tables

The International Rights Center at London Book Fair is 'slightly' bigger than last year, and returns to ground floor for 2024. The post Rights Edition: London Book Fair’s Rights Center: 500+ Tables appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Rights Edition: Tokyo and Kansai Rights Meetings Announced

Two rights meetings are being restored to physical operations in November by Japan's Publishing Industry Foundation. The post Rights Edition: Tokyo and Kansai Rights Meetings Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Rights Roundup: Post-Bologna Rights Deals for Adults

Following the robust turnout and programming at Bologna Children's Book Fair, Rights Roundup looks at some work for the adult market. The post Rights Roundup: Post-Bologna Rights Deals for Adults appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Children’s Rights Edition: Frankfurt Offers a New Publishers Rights Center

The 75th edition of Frankfurter Buchmesse has announced the opening of a Publishers Rights Center, with registration now available. The post Children’s Rights Edition: Frankfurt Offers a New Publishers Rights Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Rights Edition: Bologna Book Plus’ Rights Programming

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Library Pass' Comics Plus Adds Image Comics

The award-winning publisher will make a range of digital titles available through Comics Plus, which offers readers simultaneous access to more than 20,000-plus digital comics, graphic novels, and manga through schools and libraries. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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New Right to Read Bill Expands School Library Access, Students’ Rights to Read

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As Digital Comics Surge, Comics Plus Takes Off in Schools and Libraries

The digital comics service has been reborn under "mission-driven" upstart LibraryPass. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Amazing DIY Comic Book Craft Ideas For Old Comics

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Comics A–Z: Heroes of Comics

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Comics vs Coronavirus: Followup with Comics Retailers

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New comic book shipments are delayed. But you can still support local comic shops

Diamond Comic Distributors has announced it will not be shipping new comic books to retailers "until further notice" due to the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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Diamond Halts Shipments of New Comics to Comics Shops

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Rights Roundup: A Post-Frankfurt Look at a Range of Titles and Rights Sales

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‘Struggling with the right solution to a thorny problem’: In a platform era, magazines struggle to right their ad sales structure

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The right poetry collection for right now: Terrance Hayes' 'American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin'

Now’s the time for “American Sonnets for My Past and Future Assassin,” Terrance Hayes’ electric, new book. In his five previous poetry collections — “Muscular Music” (1999), “Hip Logic” (2002), “Wind in a Box” (2006), the National Book Award-winning “Lighthead” (2010) and “How to Be Drawn” (2015)... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

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The New York Rights Fair Changes the Rights Floorplan at BookExpo

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