The Shoe Burnin’ Brings Southern Literature to the Stage

The traveling production, started by a group of writers, fuses music and literature in a scripted show. After launching in 2013, the group has now spawned a short story collection and forged ties with SIBA. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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DSC Prize in South Asian Literature Goes to Sri Lankan Author

At the award ceremony in Bangladesh this year, the DSC Prize this year goes to Anuk Arudpragasam for his debut novel, The Story of a Brief Marriage. The post DSC Prize in South Asian Literature Goes to Sri Lankan Author appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shanghai recognises UK translator Wang's 'special contribution' to literature

Helen Wang, a London-based literary translator and British Museum curator has been recognised on the international stage for her “special contribution” to children’s literature at the 2017 Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Awards in Shanghai. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literature Wales to administer Wales Book of the Year in 2018

Literature Wales is to administer the Wales Book of the Year awards in 2018, although the future of the prize is still under review. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Platt Boutique Jewelry and Kit Vintage bring clothes and jewelry together in Fairfax district; DTLA Ritz-Carlton offers spa services with a chocolate twist

Retail Happenings: Plus the Mighty Co. opens on Melrose Avenue, and women's label the Great sells its first shoe, the Boxcar boot. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What on Earth Brings Wallbooks To the U.S.

Founded in the U.K. in 2010 by a former educational publisher, the nonfiction children’s publishing house specializes in a hybrid format: an accordion-fold, heavily illustrated reference work that can be converted into a poster. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mostly Lit brings live show to FutureBook

Alex Reads, Rai, and Derek Owusu, the creators of the books and pop-culture podcast Mostly Lit, are to bring their live show to the FutureBook Conference. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Setting the Stage for Guadalajara 2017

The largest Spanish-language book fair, which will run from November 25 to December 3 in 2017, expects another banner year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Hanks closes biggest ever London Literature Festival

Hollywood star turned author Tom Hanks appeared at a sold-out event with Penguin Live last night, marking the finale of Southbank Centre’s biggest ever London Literature Festival at the Royal Festival Hall.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manchester named UNESCO City of Literature

anchester has been named as a UNESCO City of Literature and will develop a programme of cultural events and projects across the city in celebration. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To deal with native ad pains, Vox Media brings distribution in-house

With the help of an ad testing tool, the publisher reduced its reliance on buying traffic from Facebook to meet clients' campaign goals. The post To deal with native ad pains, Vox Media brings distribution in-house appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2017-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cambridge condemns abuse of student following literature curriculum coverage

Cambridge University has confirmed it is reviewing how it teaches postcolonial literature following a petition from one of its students calling for the curriculum to include “post-colonial” or “BME authors”, to avoid “perpetuating institutional racism”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bringing the magic of Harry Potter to life

Acting children's editor and Harry Potter fan Caroline Carpenter gives her verdict on the British Library's new Harry Potter exhibition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richard Flanagan | 'We are many possibilities that masquerade as one. Literature reminds us of that'

Man Booker Prize-winning novelist Richard Flanagan returns with a new narrative, based in part on his first writing job - a fraught and foreboding affair. Alice O'Keeffe reports. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ishiguro wins the Nobel Prize in Literature

Kazuo Ishiguro has won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Literature for his novels of "great emotional force". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kazuo Ishiguro Wins Nobel Prize in Literature 2017

In its citation, the Swedish Academy commended Ishiguro as an author "who, in novels of great emotional force, has uncovered the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook test brings context to links that are shared in your newsfeed

One of the problems with Facebook -- and the internet in general -- is that it has been incredibly democratizing in terms of who is able to publish news and other messages online. Democratization of anything is usually perceived as a good thing, but as the genuine problem of "fake news" (i.e.... Continue reading at Betanews

[ Betanews | 2017-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AMC Brings Six-Second Ads to 'The Walking Dead'

AMC is planning on running six-second ads in "The Walking Dead" this season, enlisting TV's top scripted show in the effort to fight ratings declines by making ads less of an imposition.The network intends to run one six-second commercial between its repeat of the prior week's episode and the... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2017-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three Profiles: Invitation Program Brings Emerging Publishers to Frankfurt Book Fair

From Madagascar, Lebanon, and Indonesia, three of Frankfurter Buchmesse's 2017 Invitation Program publishers talk about their work and challenges. The post Three Profiles: Invitation Program Brings Emerging Publishers to Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NORLA Takes Norwegian Literature to New York City

At a book trade event in New York, NORLA presented a selection of Norwegian writers and offered American publishers a closer look at Norway's literary market. The post NORLA Takes Norwegian Literature to New York City appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Third World Press's 50 Years of Black Literature and Politics

Originally founded in Chicago as Third World Press in 1967, the Third World Press Foundation has been challenging the publishing landscape with its African-American literature ever since. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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