Wax and George the Poet headline Creative Coalition 2020

Comedian and writer Ruby Wax and spoken word performer George the Poet have been announced as headliners for the inaugural live event from Creative England and the Creative Industries Federation. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Three more in Jack Lark series to Headline

Headline Publishing Group has struck a new deal for three more historical novels in the Jack Lark series by Paul Fraser Collard. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Speech, Digital Piracy Headline AAP Annual Meeting

A collection of speakers at the Tuesday event discussed suppression of free speech in public schools, the protection of intellectual property, and how some educational software is now being crafted in the form of social media. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Solutions: behind the headlines

Self-publishing outfit author solutions was sold by Penguin Random House in January 2016, and it is now ready to expand, its c.e.o. Andrew Phillips says. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH UK launches its 'creative responsibility manifesto'

Penguin Random House has launched a "Creative Responsibility Manifesto", which includes a formal programme to improve diversity, in a bid to become a “force for good in society above and beyond” the books it produces. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Changes to Headline publicity team

Headline has made two promotions within its press office, with Caitlin Raynor made deputy communications director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Evans succeeds Morpeth as Headline m.d.

Mari Evans has been appointed as the new managing director of Headline, with Jane Morpeth becoming chair of the group. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline pre-empts two books by Daisy Buchanan

Headline has pre-empted two books by journalist, columnist and media commentator Daisy Buchanan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade figures remember George Weidenfeld

Seven trade figures reflect on the life and legacy of the late George Weidenfeld. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nothing sweet about A Birthday Cake for George Washington | Letters

Censorship is when a government or authority prevents someone from speaking or writing. When a business stops producing something because it is faulty, that is product recall (Book pulled over criticism of slavery depiction, 19 January).For those who think A Birthday Cake for George Washington... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George Weidenfeld’s death marks the end of a publishing era

The co-founder and chairman of Weidenfeld & Nicolson, who died this week, had unique status as both brand and editorLast year, Lord Weidenfeld joined his Hachette colleagues in moving to a shiny new HQ overlooking the Thames. Still regularly putting in office shifts, the nonagenarian... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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My hero: George Weidenfeld by Antonia Fraser

Lord Weidenfeld, who died this week aged 96, hired author Lady Antonia Fraser when she first started writing. She remembers him introducing her to Wagner and for his perfect chat-up line: “Have you ever thought of writing a book?”“His name is George Weidenfeld,” said my mother, “and he’s a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Dover remembers George Weidenfeld

Former Weidenfeld & Nicolson employee Michel Dover remembers Lord Weidenfeld. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Lord George Weidenfeld

Liz Thomson takes a look at the life of Lord Weidenfeld, co-founder of Weidenfeld & Nicolson, who has died at the age of 96. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing giant George Weidenfeld dies aged 96

Towering figure in British publishing, who worked with authors from Harold Wilson to Vladimir Nabokov, remained engaged with the business until very recently“I try not to think that I might not be here when some of my projects come to fruition”: a 2009 interview with Lord WeidenfeldLord George... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George Washington slave book pulled

Children's picture book A Birthday Cake for George Washington is pulled from publication by publishers Scholastic following criticism of its depiction of slaves. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Worldwide reading held for poet sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia

A worldwide reading is being held in support of Ashraf Fayadh, a Palestinian poet, artist and curator living in Saudi Arabia, who has been sentenced to death for the abandonment of his Muslim faith. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Creative industries and the division of labour: Emma Barnes

"There is a neat parallel between the best way to design a systems landscape, and the best way to design a network of people." All ears? Me, too. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline poaches Clarke to head new imprint

Headline is launching a new commercial imprint and has poached Michael Joseph's publishing director Alex Clarke to lead it. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2016 Midwinter Meeting: Ken Burns Talks About the Creative Process

In a fascinating talk, Ken Burns, Terry Tempest Williams, and Mark Kurlansky delved deep into the creative process. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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