What Are We Saying When We Grant a Movie ‘Universal’ Status?

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a critic praising Lulu Wang’s The Farewell must describe it as “universal.” A close cousin to “accessible,” “anyone,” “everybody,” and “all families,” the word “universal” is used especially often to applaud the wide reach of culturally specific films like The Farewell, in which a Chinese American woman grapples […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2019-09-13 08:48:08 UTC ]
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Seventh university presses convention seeks to build on sector’s broad appeal

Occupying a unique place in the publishing ecosystem, many university presses are achieving crossover hits. But balancing that with their bread and butter can be a challenge. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-17 19:31:14 UTC ]
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After explaining the universe, Bill Bryson turns his attention to the body

In “The Body,” the author explains — in his lucid, amusing style — what we’re made of. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-16 23:38:13 UTC ]
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Georgia Southern University Book Burning Condemned by AUPresses

The Association of University Presses has issued a statement condemning an incident of book burning that took place last week at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Harvard University Press and HarperCollins India join forces in South Asia

Harvard University Press and HarperCollins India have launched a new collaboration in South Asia today. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-10 05:45:01 UTC ]
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Princeton University Press acquires Wild Nature's list

Princeton University Press has acquired the list of UK-based natural history publisher Wild Nature Press. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-07 21:52:23 UTC ]
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University Press Week Wants You to 'Read. Think. Act.'

The Association of University Presses has announced the theme for this year’s University Press Week, which runs from Sunday, November 3 through Saturday, November 9: “Read. Think. Act.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Grant Wacker Traces Billy Graham’s Life from Farmboy to Evangelical Royalty

In ‘One Soul at a Time,’ religion historian Wacker illuminates the life of Billy Graham, tracing the transition from his early days of hellfire preaching to his inclusive, enticing vision of Christ. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bristol University saves historic copy of Lady Chatterley’s Lover

Bristol University has bought a copy of Lady Chatterley’s Lover that once belonged to Sir Laurence Byrne, the judge who presided over the landmark 1960 obscenity case, keeping the historic edition in the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-30 21:53:13 UTC ]
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1517 Media Acquires Luther University Press

The Christian multimedia company 1517 Media whose imprints include Beaming Books, Fortress Press, and Augsburg Books, has acquired Lutheran University Press, Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In 1980s politics and movies, a longing for lost innocence

Reagan and Hollywood mixed feel-good nostalgia and Cold War fear, writes J. Hoberman. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-27 02:16:05 UTC ]
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Vuong and Luiselli awarded MacArthur Foundation 'genius grants'

Poet Ocean Vuong and Booker Prize longlistee Valeria Luiselli are among the recipients of this year’s £505,000 "genius grants" from the MacArthur Foundation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-25 06:10:20 UTC ]
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Vuong, Barry Awarded MacArthur Grants

Novelist and poet Ocean Vuong and comics artist and educator Lynda Barry, are among the 26 people chosen to receive the annual fellowships—popularly known as “genius grants”—awarded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Strand Bookstore owner says landmark status will be challenged in court

The owner of the Strand Bookstore plans to sue the city to fight a landmark designation applied to the property over the owner's opposition. An attorney for store owner Nancy Bass Wyden told... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2019-09-24 13:47:21 UTC ]
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A Reading List Inspired by DOWNTON ABBEY: THE MOVIE

The DOWNTON ABBEY movie premieres in the U.S. on September 20, so we've rounded up a list of books with similar themes for fans of the show. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-09-16 10:32:23 UTC ]
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‘The Goldfinch’ movie left a lot of the book out — but not what you’d expect

Director John Crowley and screenwriter Peter Straughan dutifully include every plot point. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-09-13 14:43:27 UTC ]
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BA launches final round of £50k diversity fund grants for booksellers

The Booksellers Association (BA) has launched the last of three rounds of Diversity & Inclusiveness Grants for its members. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-09 16:43:33 UTC ]
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Headline Review bags Holsinger novel as Universal snaps up TV rights

Headline Review has scooped Bruce Holsinger's "electrifying" novel, The Gifted School, while rights for a TV version have been secured by Universal Television. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-09 04:08:06 UTC ]
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Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses granted Arts Council funding

The Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses has been granted Arts Council funding for the next two years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-27 08:51:41 UTC ]
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Did the Marvel Cinematic Universe Just Lose Spider-Man? Fans Reel at Sony-Disney Split

After months of negotiations, the two companies could not reach a deal for further cooperation over the comic book character. This could affect the future of the Avengers. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-08-21 23:10:08 UTC ]
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