Get lost in a book- literally Any passionate reader knows that it's easy to get lost within the pages of a good book. As bestselling author Steven King once said, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.” But what if you could actually step inside a book's realm? Discover six remarkable structures that offer you the opportunity to envelop yourself in stories … [Read more...] about Beyond Pages: Exploring the World’s most Incredible Book Art
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Decoding Comic Authentication
People collect comics for many different reasons; nostalgia, artistic appreciation, investment potential, and cultural significance. For many, comic books serve as gateways to cherished memories of adolescence, bringing them back to a happy time through stories, characters, and the adventures which captured their imaginations in the first place. The artwork and storytelling … [Read more...] about Decoding Comic Authentication
Celebrating the Heart of Literature: Independent Bookstore Day
In the bustling landscape of the literally scene, one unique event stands out: Independent Bookstore Day. This annual occasion is always held on the last Saturday in April, and is a tribute to the resilience and passion of independent bookstores. Cherished by book lovers and local communities alike, Independent Bookstore Day reminds us of the invaluable role … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Heart of Literature: Independent Bookstore Day
Rare Superman comic breaks records selling for $6M
Action Comics #1 is iconic for many reasons, but part of what makes it so valuable, is that this was first edition to introduce Superman. Last week, a rare copy the book was bought by an anonymous collector for a record breaking 6 Million dollars US. This price tag makes it the most expensive comic ever sold. The previous record was for the same edition, Action Comic #1, … [Read more...] about Rare Superman comic breaks records selling for $6M
End of a family authorship legacy, Babar heir dies
Laurent de Brunhoff, the artist who revived his father’s picture book series about beloved children's character, Babar the elephant, has died at the age of 98. According to the New York Times, de Brunhoff passed away on Friday, at his home in Key West, from complications of a stroke. Legacy Left Behind Babar the elephant’s first appearance dates back to the 1930’s. This … [Read more...] about End of a family authorship legacy, Babar heir dies
Al Pacino to Publish Memoir
AI Pacino (Alfredo James Pacino), the legendary American actor is set to release his memoir Sonny Boy in October this year. The actor’s highly anticipated new book will be published by Penguin Press. The memoir will cover the 83-year-old Oscar-winning actor’s childhood in New York and his upbringing by his mentally unwell mother. It also talks about Pacino’s young friends in … [Read more...] about Al Pacino to Publish Memoir
Amazon de-lists Bookwire titles as price negotiation fails
Amazon said e-books distributed by the German digital distribution and publishing services company will no longer be available on its platform, PublishersWeekly reported. This has been the result of wide-ranging disagreements on pricing terms between the two companies. Bookwire's existing agreement with Amazon expired earlier this year, with no new agreement in sight. This … [Read more...] about Amazon de-lists Bookwire titles as price negotiation fails
These Books were made into Oscar-Nominated film adaptations in 2024
Image credit: The Seattle Times Movies based on books often make people want to read the original stories. This feeling gets stronger during the Academy Awards when films get extra attention. Before the 2024 Oscars, three books turned into nominated movies in 2023. Each of these books adds its special flavour to the film. Poor Things First on this list is ''Poor … [Read more...] about These Books were made into Oscar-Nominated film adaptations in 2024
RuPaul Launches Allstora Online Bookstore
Image credit: PEOPLE Recently, RuPaul has co-founded and launched an online books marketplace named Allstora. In an interview with PEOPLE, RaPaul told that Allstora is an author-first platform. It has a more equitable pay structure by splitting profits and doubling writer's incomes with each book sale. To ensure fair compensation, Allstora also makes books more accessible to … [Read more...] about RuPaul Launches Allstora Online Bookstore
Piracy Caused Zeenat Bookstore Closure
Last year, New Market’s Zeenat Book Supply shut down on May 1, 2023. Zeenat was one of the oldest bookstores in Bangladesh’ Dhaka city and had been operating since 1963. Syeed Faisal, owner of the bookstore, says: "There were few other forms of entertainment when my father opened this shop in 1963. Radio and Bangladesh Television eventually arrived, but even that was … [Read more...] about Piracy Caused Zeenat Bookstore Closure