A year on from the Observer exposé, what has really changed for Facebook and its users?The Cambridge Analytica revelations, the most damning of which were published by the Observer and the New York Times a year ago, quickly morphed from a scandal about a British political consultancy into one about Facebook, the social media behemoth.It was not the first or last of Facebook’s many crises, but has been the most consequential for the company and for the future of data privacy. The exposé, which revealed that Cambridge Analytica had harvested the personal information of around 87 million Facebook users and used it for political purposes, triggered congressional and parliamentary hearings, multiple regulatory investigations and a fundamental rethink of Facebook’s future. Related: Chris Cox: longtime Facebook executive exits as network focuses on privacy (December 11, 2015) First hint of the scandal Related: Key points from parliamentary inquiry into disinformation Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2019-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jonathan Cape will publish an autobiographical novel by Martin Amis later this year, with the book described as his "most intimate and epic work to date". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-14 00:11:42 UTC ]
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Federica Martin Leonardis has announced she is leaving the agency world to concentrate on being a mother and tackle new projects. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-06 09:28:11 UTC ]
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The independent family-run Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery in Galway, Ireland, is celebrating 80 years in business this year after attributing its success to "innovation and experience". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-06 04:40:44 UTC ]
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“I’m not that interested in movies,” says the dancer and choreographer, whose new memoir is “Out Loud.” “I like poetry.” Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2019-12-19 10:00:04 UTC ]
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George R R Martin has opened an independent bookshop in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-17 08:15:25 UTC ]
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Did you know that master fantasist George R.R. Martin opened his own movie theater in Santa Fe, the Jean Cocteau Cinema? Well, now he’s opening a bookstore next door, Beastly Books. As Martin writes, on his blog: We’ve been doing amazing author events at the Jean Cocteau Cinema ever since we... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2019-12-16 16:24:28 UTC ]
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At the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia, librarians will gear up for what figures to be an eventful year with a slate of inspiring authors and speakers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The unintended consequences of the printing press are a good reminder that we have no idea what the internet has in store for us. Continue reading at The Atlantic
[ The Atlantic | 2019-12-10 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Nosy Crow will support sustainability app Refill to mark Climate Action Day on Saturday (30th November), after being inspired by the indie's recent book Earth Heroes. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-29 10:43:38 UTC ]
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Writer and historian Peter Moore's history of "the epoch-defining European ideas that helped found the United States of America" has been snapped up by Chatto & Windus. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-12 06:12:19 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House's parent company Bertelsmann has expressed confidence it will meet its targets for the full year 2019, reporting a boost in group revenues for the first nine months of 3.3%. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-08 00:49:57 UTC ]
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In “Out Loud” the esteemed choreographer opens up about his unusual childhood and his road to fame. Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-11-01 14:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-24 10:29:51 UTC ]
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Liz Moore’s fourth novel, 'Long Bright River,' is a police procedural set in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Editor of The Bookseller Philip Jones will interview former indie publisher turned audiobook pioneer Mark Pearson at the Frankfurt Book Fair, ahead of the announcement of the shortlists for this year’s FutureBook Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-16 14:44:34 UTC ]
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Orion has pre-empted the first contemporary crime novel from Oscar-winning "The Imitation Game" screenwriter and novelist Graham Moore, inspired by his experience on a jury. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-01 09:41:07 UTC ]
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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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The third and final volume of Charles Moore’s epic Margaret Thatcher biography will be released on Super Thursday, Allen Lane has announced. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-25 10:44:22 UTC ]
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What to do in L.A.: 5 book talks for the week ahead include Demi Moore discussing her memoir 'Inside Out' and Jonathan Safran Foer on 'We Are the Weather.' Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-09-20 20:19:53 UTC ]
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Led by a strong performance in its trade division, revenue at Scholastic rose 7% in the first quarter ended August 31, 2019, over the comparable period in fiscal 2019. The net loss was cut to $58.5 million, from $61.3 million in last year’s first quarter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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