Book on Meta Pulled from Sale Ahead of Festival Appearance
An author scheduled to discuss her book about Meta remained silent on stage after the publisher withdrew the title following a legal warning. The event took place at the Hay Festival.
The TimesAn author scheduled to appear at the Hay Festival sat without speaking while the book she planned to discuss was removed from sale. The book, titled Careless People, concerns the author's time working at the company that owns Facebook. It was withdrawn after a legal warning reached the publisher.
The author did not comment during the session. Festival organizers did not provide further details on the withdrawal.
Background on the Withdrawal The publisher acted after receiving the legal warning. No additional information on the warning's contents was released publicly. The session proceeded as scheduled despite the change in availability. Attendees observed the author remain silent throughout the appearance.
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