Australia
Scarlett Johansson suing author for literary look-alike
More than just the money, case tests limits of creative expression.
Tim Minchin’s Matilda wins four Tony Awards
Minchin’s interpretation of the Roald Dahl classic for the RSC was nominated for 12 Tony awards and won four of…
Self-published e-books eat up market share
Bowker Market Research reports that self-published e-books account for 12% of the entire digital publishing market.
Entrepreneurial musicians compete on own terms
Tired of limited opportunities, two musicians have put private money on the line to found an international online competition.
Simon & Schuster invests in narrative futures
Two Australian creatives rewriting digital destiny with a novel approach that foresees a publishing future that’s not all e-books.
Not taking no for an answer
A performance artist challenges a grant-maker’s decision and wins.
Random House UK gets into gaming
With the launch of Robert Sherman’s Black Crown project, Random House UK has made the move into interactive gaming narratives.
$1.47 million for Murakami rights
Battle between South Korean publishers for Murakami rights makes conflict with North look like lunchtime argument.
The future of electronic art
Faster network speeds, accessible technology and wider acknowledgement have allowed electronic art to flourish.
'Prince Harry Kills Me' banner left out of Biennale
Banners and posters implicating Prince Harry by Jeremy Deller have been withdrawn from the Venice Biennale by British Council.