Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Tue, 04/10/2011 - 17:08 Waterstone's has unveiled a new board of directors, including a chairman with business links to Barnes & Noble. Miranda Curtis, believed to be Waterstone's first chairman in at least 20 years, works for digital broadband business Liberty Global Inc, whose sister company Liberty Media Inc recently bought a 16.6% stake in Barnes & Noble. The bookselling chains current m.d, James Daunt is the boards executive director and Waterstones owner Mamut is a non-executive member. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Following the short tenure of Andy Ventris in the role, Gareth Rapley is named the next London Book Fair director for RX (Reed Exhibitions). The post Reed Names Gareth Rapley London Book Fair’s New Director appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Eleven previously unpublished letters will go on display at the Charles Dickens Museum in London, offering an insight into the British author's life. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-30 12:42:27 UTC ]
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Congratulations to Tess Gunty, whose critically acclaimed debut novel The Rabbit Hutch has just won the inaugural Waterstones debut fiction prize. The novel (about four teenagers—recently aged out of the state foster-care system—living together in an apartment building in the post-industrial... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-08-26 15:48:11 UTC ]
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Promising an inside view of the White House, the book actually exposes Kushner's mind-set and values. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2022-08-26 10:00:57 UTC ]
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Taste of Home offers three new home-cook compendiums to usher in a delicious fall and holiday season. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Over the past two weeks, writers and publishing professionals have been riveted by coverage of the trial in which the U.S. Department of Justice is attempting to block Penguin Random House’s purchase of Big Five rival Simon & Schuster. As a member of the independent book publishing... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-08-18 08:54:18 UTC ]
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On August 12, President Biden announced 11 appointees to serve on the the National Museum and Library Services Board, including a recent ALA president, an ALA honorary membership recipient (the association's highest honor), and the state librarian of Biden's home state of Delaware. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Robert Scudellari, who served as corporate art director at Random House in the 1970s and '80s, died on June 3. He was 88. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Gail See, a Minneapolis-area bookseller for many years and a leader in Minnesota's literary community, who served as president of the ABA board from 1984-1986, has died at age 94. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Following the recent onslaught of attacks on LGBTQ+ rights across the nation, the Smithtown Library Board of Trustees passed a resolution on June 21st to remove all Pride month displays from their children’s sections across all four buildings in the library’s district. The New York Library... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
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Ubisoft will reveal what’s next for its long-running Assassin’s Creed franchise later this year. The publisher announced today it will host a special event in September to discuss the future of the series. While we didn’t get many hints from the company during its recent AC 15th Anniversary... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-06-14 17:39:17 UTC ]
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Klein, who previously served as editorial director of Lee & Low, will report to publisher Stacy Lellos. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Watson takes the reins following interim executive director Cindy Myers, who stepped in to lead Small Press Distribution after the resignation of Brent Cunningham. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble has revealed its latest Nook e-reader, a more budget-friendly version of the Nook GlowLight 4 it announced in December. The Nook Glowlight 4e costs $30 less than the previous model but, as you might expect, there are some tradeoffs.The e-readers share a similar design, with... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2022-05-25 14:19:54 UTC ]
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Said to be stepping away from London Book Fair's producer RX, Andy Ventris saw only one iteration of the fair under his management. The post London Book Fair Director Andy Ventris Is Reported Leaving appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-05-18 17:34:07 UTC ]
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Following Helene Atwan's retirement, Patnaik has been promoted to director, effective July 30. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Triumphant debut’ with environmental theme, illustrated by Levi Pinfold, is awarded £5,000 prize by the chain’s booksellersA timely adventure story that tackles environmental themes has been named winner of this year’s Waterstones children’s book prize.The Last Bear by Hannah Gold, illustrated... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-03-31 19:00:00 UTC ]
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Lit Hub is pleased to reveal the cover for Pulitzer-winning author Elizabeth Strout’s latest novel Lucy by the Sea, which will be published by Random House this September. In Lucy by the Sea, Strout follows Lucy—the protagonist of My Name is Lucy Barton and Oh William!—through the early days of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-03-22 18:56:21 UTC ]
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The former director of outreach and international for Kickstarter plans to build on the Press’s mission of centering marginalized voices. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The leadership of 14 international book fairs in 13 nations agree to suspend contact with Russian state institutions and agencies. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson ‘Free Expression and Critical Voices’ e continue to receive new messages relative to Vladimir Putin’s war on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-03-08 01:04:51 UTC ]
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