The legacy of Black Ink

Desrie Thomson-George looks at how the Black Ink Collective provided a crucial role in launching a wave of young black writers. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With a Family Legacy (and Deep Pockets), Alta’s Publisher Charts an Ambitious Course

"From the Rocky Mountains to the West," Will Hearst's new quarterly journal aims to carve out a niche. The post With a Family Legacy (and Deep Pockets), Alta’s Publisher Charts an Ambitious Course appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Crazy Legacy of Jack Kirby’s Forgotten *2001: A Space Odyssey*

Eight years after the the release of Stanley Kubrick’s film, Marvel and Jack Kirby turned it into one of the least-remembered chapters of comic book history. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2018-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Classic Press Marks 40 Years

Founder W. Paul Coates looks back at 40 years in independent book publishing, for which he feels a great deal of gratitude. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kings Road signs memoir of Britain’s first black chief constable Michael Fuller

Britain’s first black chief constable, Michael Fuller, is publishing a memoir with Kings Road Publishing imprint 535. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Victor Gollancz legacy

Orion's Jon Wood responds to comments in Liz Thomson's obituary for Livia Gollancz and "snobbery" towards genre fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quadrille signs Eden on the Black Sea

Quadrille is to publish Black Sea, a new book by writer and journalist Caroline Eden. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Parkland Survivors Ink Book Deal with Random House

Random House has acquired '#NeverAgain: A New Generation Draws the Line' by teen siblings David and Lauren Hogg, who survived the school shooting in Parkland, Fl. The book is set for a June 5 release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hobby Lobby's Jackie Green and Daughter Encourage Female Empowerment, Legacy

Two women from the founding family of Hobby Lobby and the Museum of the Bible, Jackie Green and her daughter Lauren Green McAfee, co-wrote a book of vignettes of powerful women of faith to inspire ordinary women to consider their legacy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC Signs Silva to Global Deal, Inks Jonasson Sequel

HarperCollins acquired world rights to six novels by Daniel Silva, furthering his association with the publisher's Global Publishing Program. In a separate deal, the publisher bought world English rights to the sequel to Jonas Jonasson's bestseller, 'The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The William W. Johnstone Legacy Lives On

Kensington has a lot in store for fans of "the greatest western writer of the 21st century." (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DC Inks Frank Miller to Exclusive Book Deal

Under the agreement, Miller, the bestselling creator of properties like 'The Dark Knight Returns,' will produce at least two graphic novels (including his first YA graphic novel) in a deal that is among several new initiatives at DC Entertainment focused on the trade book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Lives Matter-inspired book wins children's book prize

Angie Thomas's The Hate U Give is this year's recipient of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Tomb Raider' bows to 'Black Panther,' which continues to dominate in its fifth week in theaters

After five weekends in theaters, Marvel's comic book juggernaut "Black Panther" continues to crush both the box office and the record books. The Disney blockbuster added $27 million to its domestic earnings this weekend, raising its cumulative ticket sales to $605.4 million, according to figures... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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4 great audiobook selections for Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month we chose four African American authors worth hearing any time of the year.   Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kaufmann's 'Black Tudors' to be 'epic' TV drama

The production company behind the ITV series "Vera" and BBC1's "Shetland" has acquired exclusive television rights to Black Tudors: The Untold Story (Oneworld) by Miranda Kaufmann. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Dog Publishing assets bought by St James’ House

The assets of Black Dog Publishing and sister company Artifice Books, recently gone into liquidiation, have been bought by St James’s House Media Group. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jacaranda pledges to publish 20 black British writers in 2020

Jacaranda Books, in partnership with Words of Colour Productions, has launched an initiative to publish 20 Black British writers in the year 2020 across adult fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pivot to Digital: How Two Legacy Publishers Are Embracing Their Futures

Execs from ALM and Trusted Media Brands on the strategic, cultural, and organizational aspects of embracing the new reality. The post Pivot to Digital: How Two Legacy Publishers Are Embracing Their Futures appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Dog Publishing goes into liquidation

Islington-based art and culture press Black Dog Publishing has gone into liquidation, with creditors owed more than £700,000. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Part 'Star Wars' homage, part unexpected coming-of-age novel: 'Black Star Renegades'

It’s easy to read Michael Moreci’s debut novel “Black Star Renegades” and compare it to “Star Wars.” After all, the story was inspired by that epic saga. But to characterize it as a retelling or a ripoff wouldn’t do justice to this complex, self-aware and fun romp through space. “Black Star... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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