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Submissions open for 2022 Sheikh Zayed Book Award
July 22, 2021 at 1:45 am

Sponsored Content Submissions open for 2022 Sheikh Zayed Book Award, one of the Arab world’s most prestigious and lucrative literary prizes.   Award also extends Translation fund to support foreign editions of shortlisted titles.  Closing date 1st October 2021www.zayedaward.ae

Bookshops unmasked
July 22, 2021 at 1:45 am

July 19th was hailed as ‘Freedom Day’ in the press for the easing of mask wearing restrictions. But freedom for whom?  With the government saying that wearing masks in shops is a personal choice rather than a legal obligation in England (at the time of writing they are still required in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland),…

Clarke wins with Piranesi at the Kitschies
July 22, 2021 at 1:45 am

Susanna Clarke has won the 2020 £1,000 Red Tentacle prize for the novel category of the Kitschies Award, with her "exceptional, beautiful yet disturbing book" Piranesi (Bloomsbury).

The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Announces 2021 Longlists
July 21, 2021 at 6:08 pm

Longlists of both published and unpublished comedic writing from women have been announced in the Comedy Women in Print Prize's third year. The post The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Announces 2021 Longlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Announces 2021 Longlists
July 21, 2021 at 6:08 pm

Longlists of both published and unpublished comedic writing from women have been announced in the Comedy Women in Print Prize's third year. The post The UK’s Comedy Women in Print Prize Announces 2021 Longlists appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

AAP’s StatShot: US Publishing Up 11.1 Percent in May
July 21, 2021 at 5:23 pm

The monthly report from the Association of American Publishers sees the United States' book industry up 23.4 percent year-to-date. The post AAP’s StatShot: US Publishing Up 11.1 Percent in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

AAP’s StatShot: US Publishing Up 11.1 Percent in May
July 21, 2021 at 5:23 pm

The monthly report from the Association of American Publishers sees the United States' book industry up 23.4 percent year-to-date. The post AAP’s StatShot: US Publishing Up 11.1 Percent in May appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

The ‘Earthshot’ Prize Moves a Book Into Climate Crisis Channels
July 21, 2021 at 2:51 pm

The 10-year Earthshot Prize for climate-crisis response efforts will see its companion book published in September in the United Kingdom. The post The ‘Earthshot’ Prize Moves a Book Into Climate Crisis Channels appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.