Twin Cities Bookseller Dan Odegard Dies

Dan Odegard, who co-founded St. Paul's Odegard's Books in 1978, died of plasma cancer Tuesday. Odegard's was regarded as a Twin Cities literary icon until it closed in 1992. Odegard also served as director of trade publishing at Hazelden Publishing from 1995-1998. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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The Creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama, Has Died

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‘Dragon Ball’ Creator Akira Toriyama Dies Age 68

His popular manga inspired numerous television, film and video game adaptations, reaching fans far beyond Japan’s borders. Continue reading at The New York Times

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'Dragon Ball' Creator and Manga Pioneer Akira Toriyama Dies at 68

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Bookseller Oral History Project Finds Permanent Home at the University of Iowa Libraries

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