University of Toronto Press Acquires Legas Publishing

University of Toronto Press has acquired Legas Publishing and its backlist of approximately 225 scholarly books on cultural studies, language arts, and social sciences. It is UTP's fourth acquisition in the past 12 months. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Gay's 'valuable' anthology on rape culture to be published in UK

Atlantic imprint Allen & Unwin is to publish cultural critic and author Roxane Gay's "valuable and timely" anthology on rape culture. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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East Bay Express Publisher Resigns Over N-Word

Stephen Buel will step down as publisher of the Oakland-based alt-weekly East Bay Express and sell its parent company following a "brief transition period," he announced this week after apologizing for using a racial slur in a June staff meeting. After reading associate editor Azucena... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The general publisher of tomorrow

Pete Duncan on the challenges he faced launching new print-facing publisher Prelude Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The International Publishers Association at WIPO: Drawing a Line at Copyright Exceptions

In stating its support for two years of discussion, the International Publishers Association at WIPO's semiannual committee meetings signaled its stance on international copyright exceptions in education. The post The International Publishers Association at WIPO: Drawing a Line at Copyright... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Virago to publish psychiatrist's addiction non-fiction

Dr Henrietta Bowden-Jones, founder of the National Problem Gambling Clinic, is writing a book about addictions for Virago. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Munt named Publishing Training Centre's new c.e.o.

Kathryn Munt has been announced Peter McKay's successor as the Publishing Training Centre's new c.e.o. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Firefly publisher to lead new Golden Egg Academy branch

Children’s writing organisation the Golden Egg Academy is opening a new branch to cover Wales and the South West, which will be led by Firefly Press publisher Penny Thomas. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cengage Unlimited Signs the University of the Southwest to Its New Subscription Model

The first-announced institutional contract for the Cengage Unlimited subscription model for its digitally delivered college curriculum course materials has been signed for the 1918-1919 school year by New Mexico's University of the Southwest. The post Cengage Unlimited Signs the University of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wren & Rook to publish second Matthew Syed title

Wren & Rook will this August publish The You Are Awesome Journal: Dare to find your confidence (and maybe even change the world) by Matthew Syed.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digiday Research: Publishers are lukewarm on market for short-form video

Half of U.S. and European publishers are neutral over the potential market for selling and licensing short-form video content. The post Digiday Research: Publishers are lukewarm on market for short-form video appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BBC Books to publish Springwatch Almanac

BBC Books is publishing its first official book with the Springwatch team, Springwatch: The Almanac, featuring a foreword from Chris Packham. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Industry Notes: Princeton Press Opens Audio Division; PRH Ireland Supports Fighting Words

Princeton University Press announces its PUP Audio division with four frontlist titles for the fall. And Penguin Random House Ireland partners with the charity Fighting Words on a student anthology. The post Industry Notes: Princeton Press Opens Audio Division; PRH Ireland Supports Fighting... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Report: Publishers Association Says the Best of Film, TV, and Theater Begins With a Book

Taking head-on the critics who say that fine television and film production is eroding publishing's storytelling imprimatur, the Publishers Association's report asserts that the best–and best-earning–productions 'begin with a book.' The post New Report: Publishers Association Says the Best of... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Snapchat moves beyond traditional publishing brands with latest partnerships

Haven't heard of Daquan or Goalslayin? The teens have, and Snapchat wants to work with the companies behind these social publishing accounts. The post Snapchat moves beyond traditional publishing brands with latest partnerships appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German writer sues Random House for refusing to publish controversial book on Islam

A German author is taking Random House to court for declining to release his book Hostile Takeover: How Islam Hampers Progress and Threatens Society which it originally signed on the basis of a 10-page proposal. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HMP Acquires Vendome Group’s Behavioral Healthcare Unit

Healthcare industry publisher HMP has reached an agreement to acquire the Institute for the Advancement of Behavioral Healthcare (IABHC), including a pair of trade magazines and a suite of annual events, from Vendome Group for an undisclosed sum, the Malvern, Pa.-based company announced... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2018-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Much Do Writers Earn? Society of Authors and ALCS Present Talking Points to Publishers

Naming issues on which 'we are in almost complete alignment,' the UK's author-advocacy organization and revenue collection agency lay out talking points to the Publishers Association in an open letter. It's a new call 'to give everyone a bigger share of the pie." The post How Much Do Writers... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digiday Research: European publishers’ top video platforms

European publishers rated their owned-sites, YouTube, and Facebook as the best platforms for video distribution and monetization. The post Digiday Research: European publishers’ top video platforms appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stormzy to help young authors get published with Penguin

The grime artist teams up with publisher Penguin and asks young authors for their stories. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Publishers Federation ‘Regrets’ Parliament’s Copyright Directive Rejection

Shortly after the Federation of European Publishers met to hold its officers' elections, the European Parliament has rejected a copyright framework measure the federation has supported. Another vote will occur in September. The post European Publishers Federation ‘Regrets’ Parliament’s Copyright... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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