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Galley Beggar - Pressing issues

Galley Beggar - Pressing issues

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Some end of year recommendations that prove writers are still producing the kind of books that make it all worthwhile.
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Book recommendations for December, news about counter culture, revisiting Oral Sadism and The Vegetarian Personality, warm words about David Szalay…
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Galley Beggar Press is about to release a new book: Telenovela and so I've been gainfully occupied for the last week or so...
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A good deed in a weary world
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A bumper issue. Featuring Mrs Dalloway, the utility of Latin, good news about the fight against AI and small press power. Also fine recommendations from…
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That joke isn't funny any more
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Balancing the books
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Books by people vs books by AI
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A tale of two publishers
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On freedom of expression, prizes, editing, Jilly Cooper and Jane Austen
A recording from SamJordison and Eleanor Anstruther's live video
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Reading suggestions and important ideas from the literary world. This week, a chance for authors to strike back against , Chris Kraus, censorship (of…
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What does it cost to produce a book?
Why small presses in the UK are struggling - and what can be done about it.
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Reading suggestions and important ideas from the literary world. This week, more complaints about censorship, a Walden impersonator and more fine reader…
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What is an independent publisher? What isn't?
The meaning of 'independent publisher' is becoming less clear. Self-publishers are also using the term. Does that matter?
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Reading suggestions and important ideas from the literary world. This week a heavyweight collaboration, good news, bad news, more AI, more reader tips.
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Reading suggestions and important ideas from the literary world. This week featuring prize controversy, publishing collapses, triumphant novels and…
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Galley Beggar - Pressing issues
Galley Beggar - Pressing issues
Occasional ideas about books and publishing from Sam Jordison, co-director of Galley Beggar Press, editor, author and journalist.
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