The L.A. man behind the music that defined the 1980s

Greg Ginn started a record label that brought the world Sonic Youth, Hüsker Dü, the Minutemen and more. A photo book and a deep history tell his tale. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2022-04-12 13:00:50 UTC ]
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Man Booker International Prize 2015 Finalist’s List Announced

Authors representing 10 countries — 6 countries for the first time — are included on the shortlist for the Man Booker International Prize. The post Man Booker International Prize 2015 Finalist’s List Announced appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker International Prize finalists revealed

Ten authors have been named as finalists for the Man Booker International Prize 2015, representing countries including Hungary, Guadeloupe, and the Republic of Congo. Each writer is now in the running to win a £60,000 prize, with the winner announced in a ceremony at the Victoria and Albert... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Digital-Facing Brands Stick Around for SXSW Music

The interactive portion of the South by Southwest festival in Austin may be over, but that doesn't mean that digital media brands have packed up their bags. Several digital-facing companies and publishers have decided to activate outside the traditional period reserved for their wares, further... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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VIDEO: The man who turned around Foyles

Sam Husain has fought off the threat of ebooks and online retailers to make Foyles bookshops profitable again. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2015-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manning leaves Hot Key Books

Kate Manning has left her role as sales and marketing director of Hot Key Books. Manning confirmed she had left the company to The Bookseller, but would not give any more information.   A spokesperson for Bonnier, which owns Hot Key, would not confirm if Manning had been made redundant, but... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Proposed changes in copyright law could render online music streaming more expensive

Late last week, the United States Copyright Office released a report recommending sweeping reforms to the existing music licensing system, which is a labyrinthine mess of outdated regulations (because most of them were established before the Internet age).Titled “Copyright and the Music... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2015-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel pulls Sony and 'Spider-Man' into its Cinematic Universe

You can add a few more entries to the long list of comic book movies due in the next few years, as Sony Pictures has revealed its plans for the Spider-Man franchise. As suggested in emails leaked during the recent hacking scandal, the studio has work... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Huey Morgan pens music 'rebel heroes' book for Cassell

Octopus Publishing Group’s Cassell Illustrated has commissioned a book on the rebel heroes of popular music by Fun Lovin’ Criminals frontman and DJ Huey Morgan. Commissioning editor Hannah Knowles acquired worldwide rights from Sam Gregory at Wise Buddah Group. In Huey Morgan’s Rebel Heroes,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers criticise latest Man Booker rule changes

Booksellers have criticised the Man Booker Prize's change of stance on the print availability of longlisted titles as “disappointing”. However others have applauded the ruling, saying publishers must be able to set publication dates as they wish. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Man Booker Prize modifies longlist availability rules

The Man Booker Prize has made significant tweaks to its rules for 2015, abandoning its former rule on the availability of print books following the longlist announcement, placing time limits on the eligibility of titles published outside the UK, and defining the term "publisher" more closely. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Critics: Miranda July's first novel 'The First Bad Man' is a well-done transition to the form

July's upcoming book has received many positive reviews, with critics calling it 'compelling' and 'visionary,' though some felt that parts of the story were contrived and that some sections tried too hard to shock the reader. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Authors on the Air December 18, 2014: Molly Manning

Molly Manning, author of 'When Books Went to War: The Stories That Helped Us Win World War II' (HMH, 9780544535022 ) will appear on WNYC’s the 'Leonard Lopate Show' on Friday, December 19. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cox Communications sued by two music publishers over piracy

Two music publishers - BMG Rights Management LLC and Round Hill Music LP – have sued Atlanta-based Cox Communications Inc., claiming that Cox deliberately turns a blind eye to illegal downloading by its subscribers. BMG and Round Hill, each of which controls the publishing rights to a number of... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2014-11-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Google Play Store cyber sale offers discounted apps, movies, music, and books

The Google Play Store is joining in on the cyber week sale madness, offering some tempting deals on a variety of digital content.Click over to the Play Store to scroll through everything that is up for grabs. Some of the best deals are on entertainment, with Academy Award winner Her available... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2014-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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For the Love of Gospel Music: Robert Darden

Robert Darden is both a scholar and an evangelist of black gospel music, seeking to preserve it through archival work and to write its history. His new book illuminates how spirituals carried messages not only of hope for the next world but freedom in this one. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manning moves to Sphere for historical novels

Sarra Manning is to move from Transworld to Little, Brown’s Sphere for her next two adult novels. Manning’s move brings her  adult publishing into the same house as her most recent YA publishing – her last two YA novels The Worst Girlfriend in the World and Adorkable were published by Atom,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Flanagan takes the Man Booker Prize, National Book Awards finalists are announced

Flanagan took the Man Booker Prize for his book 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North,' while works such as 'All the Light We Cannot See,' by Anthony Doerr and 'Age of Ambition,' by Evan Osnos made the cut for the National Book Award shortlists. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Australia’s Richard Flanagan Wins Man Booker Prize

Though this was the first year that Americans competed, the Man Booker Prize was awarded to an Australian, for his novel The Narrow Road to the Deep North. The post Australia’s Richard Flanagan Wins Man Booker Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing, Memory and the Man Booker Prize

Publishing novels like 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North' by Richard Flanagan, which won the Man Booker Prize, helps keep memories alive. The post Publishing, Memory and the Man Booker Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Flanagan Wins 2014 Man Booker Prize

Australian writer Richard Flanagan was awarded the 2014 Man Booker Prize for his novel, 'The Narrow Road to the Deep North,' at a ceremony at London's Guildhall on Tuesday evening. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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