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Ian Penman Honored with the 2024 RSL Ondaatje Prize for “Fassbinder Thousands of Mirrors”

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Ian Penman Honored with the 2024 RSL Ondaatje Prize for “Fassbinder Thousands of Mirrors”

In a celebration of literary talent and the evocative power of place, the Royal Society of Literature (RSL) has announced Ian Penman as the recipient of the 2024 RSL Ondaatje Prize. Winning for his novel “Fassbinder Thousands of…

A New Stamp Series Pays Tribute to Canada’s Iconic Graphic Novel Artists

Books 3 years ago

A New Stamp Series Pays Tribute to Canada’s Iconic Graphic Novel Artists

Canada Post has proudly unveiled a new set of stamps dedicated to the illustrators of Canadian graphic novels.…

FRIGID New York Announces Lineup for 2024 EstroGenius Festival 10-Minute Play Series and Genius in Development Reading Series

Books 3 years ago

FRIGID New York Announces Lineup for 2024 EstroGenius Festival 10-Minute Play Series and Genius in Development Reading Series

FRIGID New York and Manhattan Theatre Source announce the plays and playwrights for the 2024 EstroGenius Festival 10-Minute Play Series and the Genius…

Contemporary Artists’ Books On View at the Grolier Club

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Contemporary Artists’ Books On View at the Grolier Club

NEW YORK CITY – A new exhibition of contemporary artists’ books at the Grolier Club celebrates hundreds of…

Abandoned Villages Of Hong Kong’ Photo Book And Exhibition By Stefan Irvine

Books 3 years ago

Abandoned Villages Of Hong Kong’ Photo Book And Exhibition By Stefan Irvine

Stefan Irvine’s photo-book and solo exhibition, “Abandoned Villages of Hong Kong”, published by Blue Lotus Editions, is an…

Noah Davis: The Journal

Books 3 years ago

Noah Davis: The Journal

Featuring lush, powerful paintings by Noah Davis, this blank book—the latest in The Artist Journals series—offers the ideal forum to…

Seven Centuries of Ornate Bookbindings on View at the Grolier Club NYC

Books 3 years ago

Seven Centuries of Ornate Bookbindings on View at the Grolier Club NYC

NEW YORK CITY – The Grolier Club starts the new year with an exhibition detailing the history and…

“The Work Boyfriend”, A Christmas Rom-Com Novel. By Rebecca Mardon

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“The Work Boyfriend”, A Christmas Rom-Com Novel. By Rebecca Mardon

When your quarter-life crisis might blow up your entire world . .

Weave Me a Crooked Basker, a Novel by Charles Goodrich

Books 3 years ago

Weave Me a Crooked Basker, a Novel by Charles Goodrich

It’s the summer of 2008, and thirty-five-year-old Ursula Tunder, reeling from the breakup of a bad marriage, has…

Pluto: A Masterpiece of Mystery and Science Fiction Manga

Books 3 years ago

Pluto: A Masterpiece of Mystery and Science Fiction Manga

Pluto is a Japanese manga series that has captivated readers with its gripping storyline, compelling characters, and thought-provoking…

How Reading Books Can Improve Decision-Making

Books 3 years ago

How Reading Books Can Improve Decision-Making

It is already a proven fact that reading books is beneficial to a person. Frequent readers are more…

“REBEL RISING,” a memoir by Rebel Wilson, will be published by Simon & Schuster on April 2024

Biographies 3 years ago

“REBEL RISING,” a memoir by Rebel Wilson, will be published by Simon & Schuster on April 2024

NEW YORK, October 4—Simon & Schuster announced today that it will publish Rebel Rising from the scene-stealing star of Pitch Perfect and Bridesmaids,…

The Shortlist for The Booker Prize 2023 Has Been Announced

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The Shortlist for The Booker Prize 2023 Has Been Announced

The 2023 winner, announced on November 26 at an award ceremony held at Old Billingsgate