US Authors Guild Joins With AAP and Copyright Alliance on CASE Act

Intended to make it easier for rights holders to defend copyrighted work the CASE Act is getting backing from publishing's trade and advocacy organizations. The post US Authors Guild Joins With AAP and Copyright Alliance on CASE Act appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author, Executive Martin Levin Dies at Age 97

Martin Levin, whose many industry roles included publishing executive, mergers and acquisitions guru, and author, died July 25. He was 97. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cathryn Summerhayes joins Curtis Brown

Cathryn Summerhayes, formerly agent and partner at WME, is to join Curtis Brown on 1st September. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At Berrett-Koehler, an Emphasis on Authors

Berrett-Koehler pays a lot of attention to its authors, so much so that it puts a "severe cramp in scalability," said founder Steve Piersanti. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chandler joins Harvill Secker as editorial director for crime

Jade Chandler is to leave Sphere and join Harvill Secker in the newly-created role of editorial director for crime fiction in October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nigeria Prize for Literature Names 11 Authors to Longlist

Rotating among prose fiction, poetry, drama, and children's literature, the Nigeria Prize carries a purse of $100,000. The longlist was chosen from 173 titles. The post Nigeria Prize for Literature Names 11 Authors to Longlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Helen Bailey's partner charged with her murder

The partner of children's author Helen Bailey has been charged with her murder. The development comes after human remains were found at her home in Hertfordshire yesterday (15th July). Ian Stewart, 55, of Baldock Road, Royston, has also been charged with perverting the course of justice and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Julian Loose joins YUPL after Faber

Former Faber publisher Julian Loose is to join Yale University Press, London, as editorial director for trade and academic in October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scrivener joins Bright Group board

Richard Scrivener has joined the board of illustrations agency Bright Group International as non-executive director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Awesome authors: 10 books children should read

JK Rowling's Harry Potter series tops a BBC Local Radio poll of books that adults say children should read. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-07-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hillary Clinton backs US copyright reform

Hillary Clinton has come out in favour of US copyright reform, revealed by a campaign document announcing her "tech and innovation agenda". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Self-Publishing 2.0’? An Industry Alliance for Indies Calls the Question

Watching for a day when 'generosity flows in both directions,' ALLi's leadership assesses new development—and division—in the indie-publishing sector. The post ‘Self-Publishing 2.0’? An Industry Alliance for Indies Calls the Question appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author earnings could be hit by Brexit

Author earnings could be hit in the wake of Brexit following the erosion of exclusivity rights in Europe, the Society of Authors and literary agents have warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rachel Mills to join Furniss Lawton

Rachel Mills, formerly head of Peters, Fraser + Dunlop's international rights department, will be joining Furniss Lawton in the newly created role of agent and international rights director in late August. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Controversial Africa memoir draws fire for Louise Linton, actress, self-published author and Trump dining companion

Until last week, Louise Linton was a little-known Scottish actress living in California, whose most prominent roles were guest spots in the television shows "CSI: NY" and "Cold Case" and the movies "Intruder" and "Cabin Fever." Now, thanks to a self-published memoir she wrote about her... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-07-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Citing Kirtsaeng, Publishers Ask Judge to Deny Legal Fees in GSU Case

Attorneys for the publishers argue that a recent Supreme Court decision in another high profile copyright case—Kirtsaeng v. Wiley—should take them off the hook for paying GSU's legal fees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Future Shock author Toffler dies

Amercian writer and futurist Alvin Toffler, the celebrated author of prophetic 1970 bestseller Future Shock (Bantam), has died, aged 87. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Antscherl joins Hachette Children’s

Alex Antscherl will join Hachette Children’s Group as editorial director for Enid Blyton this August, where she will be responsible for developing the Blyton brand. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Francesca Russell to join Cornerstone

Francesca Russell, senior publicity manager at Michael Joseph, is joining Cornerstone as deputy publicity director.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former PRH publicity director Higgins-Galsworthy joins Premier

Former Penguin Random House publicity director Natalie Higgins-Galsworthy has joined creative communications agency Premier to enhance its offering to the publishing industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SoA vows to fight for authors' rights with European partners

The Society of Authors has vowed to continue its fight for authors’ rights by continuing its work in Europe to ensure UK authors' voices are heard in wake of the outcome of the EU referendum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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