The three finalists named for the Cundill History Prize focus on ‘big issues’ all of which have relevance to challenges dogging many societies today.
Canada’s $75,000 Cundill Prize Longlist: Historical Takes on Contemporary Issues
The Montreal-based Cundill History Prize longlist includes historians’ looks at Islamic culture, US evangelical faith, the Attica Prison uprising, and more.
Canada’s $75,000 Cundill Prize Names Jurors: Record Submissions
‘We need the perspective of fine historical writing more than ever,’ says Rana Mitter, a juror for the 10th-anniversary Cundill History Prize.
The Holocaust and the Story of Greek Jews in Publishing
For generations, the story of the Greek Jews during the Holocaust was never told, but more recently willing publishers have tackled this important task.
Liu Ruilin on Imaginist Press and China’s Publishing Future
Liu Ruilin discusses her innovative Beijing-based publishing house Imaginist Press and shares her views on design, culture and China’s publishing future.
7 Ideas to Help You Anticipate the Future of Publishing
Ewan Morrison explains how the ‘seven big ideas in the world’ dominate culture and can help you prepare for the next book publishing trends.
Rome’s Colosseum Hosts Ancient Library Exhibition
In the place where gladiators once fought, the city of Rome is hosting a summer exhibition of the public and private libraries of the Ancient World.
Books Inspire Hot-Topic Dialogue in Searing Sharjah
The Islamic Book Exhibition serves as a forum for dialogue on some of the hottest topics affecting the Middle East and Islam, all through the medium of books.
How Can New Niche Micropublishers Compete with Large Established Publishers?
By Edward Nawotka In today’s lead story Eoin Purcell discusses launching “The Irish Story” — an online community focused on Irish History — and its first publication, John Dorney’s The Story of the Easter Rising 1916. One of the things Purcell is doing is competing with the large, established publishers — such as Penguin Ireland and Oxford University Press — who …
My “Irish Story”: On Launching an Online Community and Micropublisher from Scratch
• A lot of people talk about taking the power of “community” and leveraging that into a publishing brand, but few do it. • Eoin Purcell of Dublin, Ireland discusses his achievements in launching “The Irish Story,” a community web site about Irish History and publishing John Dorney’s The Story of the Easter Rising 1916. Editorial by Eoin Purcell DUBLIN: …