Zimet to join Edinburgh International Book Festival

Tamara Zimet is joining the Edinburgh International Book Festival as deputy programme director.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Book by quadriplegic motivational speaker Fraser to Orion

Orion Non Fiction is publishing an "inspirational" book by a quadriplegic motivational speaker and "mouth artist", Henry Fraser. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International deals for new Mr Men titles

International publishers have snapped up the rights to the new Mr Men books, announced earlier this week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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JK Rowling unveils 'brand new treat' of three more Harry Potter-related books

JK Rowling just can't seem to let Harry Potter go. Having launched the "eighth book", in the form of a two-part play, the best-selling author has revealed three new texts will be released next month.  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-08-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carty-Williams to join Vintage

Fourth Estate's marketing executive Candice Carty-Williams is to join Vintage in September as senior marketing executive. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Do book lovers live longer?

Regular book reading appears to promote a 'significant survival advantage,' says a Yale University study. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2016-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cornerstone editor Pathak to join Orion

Francesca Pathak is leaving Cornerstone after five years to become senior commissioning editor for crime and thrillers at Orion Fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kevin Martinez Joins Time Inc. to Oversee InStyle

Former publisher Patrick Connors is the latest in a series of departures at the fashion brand. The post Kevin Martinez Joins Time Inc. to Oversee InStyle appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonus Culture Podcast: Can the Harry Potter Play Cast the Same Spell as the Books?

On a special episode of our culture podcast, we talk about the published script for J.K. Rowling's new play, featuring the return of her beloved wizards. The post Bonus Culture Podcast: Can the Harry Potter Play Cast the Same Spell as the Books? appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2016-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cheltenham Festival to star McEwan, Shriver and Safran Foer

Ian McEwan, Lionel Shriver and Jonathan Safran Foer are among the prize-winning novelists confirmed for the 67th The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, after the final line-up was formally announced today (13th August). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Tech Company Looks to Reimagine Enhanced E-books

Entertainment technology developer Neoglyphic Entertaiment has launched a platform that uses data science, gaming and VR technology to create multimedia experiences around traditional novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of August 15, 2016

P.C.Cast and Kristin Cast take a new series to SMP; Kensington’s imprint Lyrical Press strikes a deal with French-Canadian author Chloe Duval; Robert Dugoni re-ups at Thomas & Mercer; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Breakthrough for Library E-Books?

SimplyE, a new app from the New York Public Library reduces the once-cumbersome process of checking out library ebooks to three clicks or less. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Book Clubs Matter in the Age of Tablets

The importance of book clubs to the bottom line has rebounded alongside print books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Publishing Notes: Copyright Clearance Center, IDPF, W3C

Calling for more feedback and input, the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) announces that merger considerations with W3C still are ongoing. CCC rolls out a new offering called RightFind CDS. The post International Publishing Notes: Copyright Clearance Center, IDPF, W3C appeared first... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital Media Vet Takes Over at Recorded Books

Tom MacIsaac took the helm of the audiobook publisher and distributor in late June, succeeding Rich Fresse. MacIsaac was CEO of Verve Mobile from 2010 to 2015, where he expanded the company's mobile and advertising capabilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amie Deutch Joins Mental Floss as EVP, Publisher

A veteran of Fast Company, Elle Decor, and FHM, Deutch will look to extend the brand's recent growth in digital and video. The post Amie Deutch Joins Mental Floss as EVP, Publisher appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Publishing Notes: Canada, Turkey, UK, USA

An outreach from one nation's publishers to another's, and a newly announced plan for expansion by a European publisher in the States. The post International Publishing Notes: Canada, Turkey, UK, USA appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Canadian Indie Could Have Unexpected Hit with New Book on Trees

A book that has topped Germany's bestseller list for the past year is poised to be a North American bestseller for the Canadian small press, Greystone Books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kortext hires new recruits to drive international growth

UK digital textbook platform Kortext has made two new senior appointments and is doubling the size of its development team in anticipation of "three-four times year-on-year growth" through international expansion. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tyndale Postpones Publication of Ex-Pastor's Book

Tyndale House is delaying the publication of a new title by former NewSpring pastor Perry Noble, who is undergoing treatment for alcohol abuse. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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