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Tinashe Mushakavanhu
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Mar 7, 2017

A bookstore in Ohio purposefully shelves works written by men backwards

As a visual metaphor in support of Womens History Month — A used and rare books store in Cleveland, Ohio is celebrating Women’s History Month in style. In order to give prominence to women writers, Loganberry Books decided to shelve around 10,000 books of general fiction and poetry penned by male authors backward so that their spines faced inward. …

Feminism

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A bookstore in Ohio purposefully shelves works written by men backwards
A bookstore in Ohio purposefully shelves works written by men backwards
Feminism

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Mar 4, 2017

British govt urged to keep barriers on book trade “at an absolute minimum”

As it negotiates Brexit terms with the European Union — When the majority in Britain voted in a referendum to leave the European Union (EU), the decision certainly shook the global power dynamic. But, the real consequences of Brexit are yet to be felt. It is too early and very difficult to make an accurate prognosis, but it is clear…

Brexit

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British govt urged to keep barriers on book trade “at an absolute minimum”
British govt urged to keep barriers on book trade “at an absolute minimum”
Brexit

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Mar 2, 2017

Can ebooks finally open up to innovation?

The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) have agreed to merger — It is a merger that has been widely anticipated. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the International Digital Publishing Forum (IDPF) have finally decided to join forces to bring some level of sophistication to e-books. The partnership envisions ebook content to mimic the openness and accessibility of the web…

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Can ebooks finally open up to innovation?
Can ebooks finally open up to innovation?

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Feb 28, 2017

Waterstones opened three branches that look like independent bookstores

It is a behemoth, but Waterstone’s latest strategy to disguise some of its branches as independent bookstores has irked many in the indie bookseller business. Book chains have been known to drive out small players in the marketplace Is the retailer trying to pull a fast one? “No, absolutely not,”…

Books

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Waterstones opened three branches that look like independent bookstores
Waterstones opened three branches that look like independent bookstores
Books

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Feb 26, 2017

The world’s biggest crowd-sourced sketchbook museum and community space

On the wekeend I decided to visit the Brooklyn Art Library it was closed for a private event. A wedding. There was a white SUV parked with gold lettering that announced, JUST MARRIED. I stood outside like a long forgotten relative who was about to gate crash the wedding. Some…

The Sketchbook Project

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The world’s biggest crowd-sourced sketchbook museum and community space
The world’s biggest crowd-sourced sketchbook museum and community space
The Sketchbook Project

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Feb 25, 2017

Writers open letter to President Trump

PEN America petitions US president to reconsider immigration order — His campaign was controversial, and his presidency is no less. Since replacing Obama in the White House, Donald J. Trump, has made policy pronouncements with authoritarian echoes. A few days after assuming office, Trump issued an executive order temporarily banning travel from seven Muslim-majority countries. …

Donald Trump

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Writers open letter to President Trump
Writers open letter to President Trump
Donald Trump

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Feb 20, 2017

‘Sensitivity readers’ masking bigger problem in publishing

Political correctness is the new norm and book publishers are taking care not to offend. Recent political events — the Brexit vote in Britain and the elevation of Donald J. Trump to the presidency of the United States of America — have forced a new development in book publishing. It…

Politics

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‘Sensitivity readers’ masking bigger problem in publishing
‘Sensitivity readers’ masking bigger problem in publishing
Politics

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Feb 12, 2017

Below Bryant Park lies a sophisticated book archive

Milstein Research Stacks is one of the most sophisticated book archives in the world. The New York Public Library facility, which is below Bryant Park, has a capacity to store more than 2,5 million research materials. …

Bryant Park

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Below Bryant Park lies a sophisticated book archive
Below Bryant Park lies a sophisticated book archive
Bryant Park

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Feb 10, 2017

Literary agents call for Muslim authors

Book publishers want to clap back at Islamophobia. — A group of literary agents has released an open call for submissions from Muslim authors. The campaign is in response to President Donald Trump’s signing of an executive order halting refugee resettlement and temporarily banning individuals from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. …

Publishing

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Literary agents call for Muslim authors
Literary agents call for Muslim authors
Publishing

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Feb 8, 2017

Taipei Book Fair sharing the joy of reading

Acclaimed artist Akibo Lee’s installation gives identity to the 2017 edition of the Taipei International Book Fair and Exhibition. It is a figurine formed by more than 2,000 donated books, which will be sent to far-flung areas within Taiwan with limited access to books after the fair ends. …

Taiwan

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Taipei Book Fair sharing the joy of reading
Taipei Book Fair sharing the joy of reading
Taiwan

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