As has been widely reported over the past few weeks, the coronavirus pandemic has caused continued closures of theatre and performing arts venues, with potentially catastrophic effects across the industry. At Fane we started by postponing our March - May shows to the Autumn, but with the outlook for theatres seemingly no brighter, we have had to postpone these already-postponed shows to 2021. Over 700 shows in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Ireland have now been cancelled or rescheduled to 2021, including two “Words Weekend” festivals. The impact has been devastating. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-07 13:31:31 UTC ]
Though most bookstores are closing their doors to the public, you can still buy books from them! And because you believe in our shared responsibility to preserve the wellbeing of those most vulnerable among us, you’re staying home and reading books, right? This past weekend saw many book people... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-16 19:01:49 UTC ]
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The growing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the publishing industry came into view this week as some independent bookstores reported slowing sales and the number of book festival and author tour cancellations rose. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This week's book events are fully locavore: Lynell George's essays on the city's rich cultural tapestry; Erin Khar's memoir of teen addiction in the mid-1980s; Thomas Pynchon's Cali counterculture noir; a debut novel from Los Angeles Review of Books founder Tom Lutz; and a visit from Pod Save... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-02-28 19:52:47 UTC ]
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Looking for great book events to get your brain going? We’ve got you covered with some great upcoming events including a tribute to the late Kevin Killian; two chances to catch the "Prince of Preschool Books” Hervé Tullet; a Gen X-themed reading; a book signing with Bobby Hundreds; and, last... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-06-21 14:30:00 UTC ]
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Author Catherine Murphy discusses how literary festivals and book events can accommodate disabled attendees. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookseller and prime mover behind the Booker prize, Britain’s top literary awardAlthough bookselling framed his professional life, Martyn Goff, who has died aged 91, will be most remembered for his 34 years running what became under his stewardship Britain’s premier literary award – the Booker,... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Wed, 18/05/2011 - 09:33 Dominic Myers has called on the book industry to collaborate in creating more nation-wide events like World Book Night in order to enhance the dialogue around books. The Waterstone's m.d told the Book Industry Conference forum... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publication Date: Mon, 16/05/2011 - 08:50 A team of volunteers has set up the UK's first festival devoted to Animal Farm author George Orwell. Taking place from 9th-18th September in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, the George Orwell Festival is being run by volunteers including representatives from... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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