Alvaro Mutis was regarded as one of the greatest Spanish-languages authors by his close friend, Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
In celebration of International Talk Like a Pirate Day, here are some common pirate myths you probably think are true.
A lack of printing paper has lead to the shutting down of several Venezuelan Newspapers.
Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is lauded as one of the earliest examples of science-fiction literature. And the story has spawned several pop-culture myths about Dr. Frankenstein's creation.
Actor Christian Bale has reportedly been offered $50 million to reprise his role as Batman in the upcoming "Superman Vs. Batman" movie.
The rise of Beijing and Mumbai can be seen through their growing presence in English-language literature.
Orlando Bloom is the newest actor rumored to be playing the role of Batman in the upcoming "Batman Vs. Superman" film from Warner Bros.
According to director Bryan Singer, some of Quicksilver's scenes in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" will be shot at 3,600 FPS.
ABC president Paul Lee has confirmed that a live-action "Star Wars" TV series is currently in early development at the network.
After Rowling's law firm let it slip that she had authored a crime novel under a pseudonym, the firm agreed to make a large donation as restitution.
Reza Aslan's "Zealot: The Life and times of Jesus of Nazareth" has jumped to No. 1 on Amazon after an embarrassing interview on Fox News.
"Before the Dawn" tells the story of what happens between the end of 2011's "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and the new film due out next summer.
Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore has filed for divorce from Kathleen Glynn after 21 years of marriage.
On Sunday, work leaked that JK Rowling had secretly penned the mystery crime novel "Cuckoo's Calling." Now, her own law firm has taken responsibility for the leak.
JK Rowling, author of the hugely popular "Harry Potter" series, revealed on Sunday that she wrote the mystery novel "The Cuckoo's Calling" under a pseudonym.
"The Amazing Spider-Man" actor Andrew Garfield has suggested that his character, Peter Parker, could be gay. And he has already named who he'd want to play his love interest, "Fruitvale Station" actor Michael B. Jordan.
Disney is in the early stages of producing a live-action version of their hit animated film "The Jungle Book."
Lion Forge Comics has announced plans to created a digital comics series based around several beloved television shows of the '90s and of later years, including "Saved by the Bell," "Knight Rider" and "Airwolf."
The cast of the 1996 film "Matilda" reunited last weekend with actress Mara Wilson sharing a photo from their outdoor get-together.
The actress is said to be in talks to play leader Alma Coin in the third and fourth movie installments of "The Hunger Games."
Stevie Wonder will perform in Marrakesh for members of the World Intellectual Property Organization after a new treaty for the blind has been adopted.
"Holler if Ya Hear Me," a musical inspired by the life of rapper Tupac Shakur, has been set to hit the Broadway stage next season.
Science fiction writer Richard Matheson has passed away at age 87.
Best-selling author Vince Flynn has died after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer.
In a court proceeding on Thursday, an Apple executive testified that Apple was not responsible for raising e-book prices.
The beloved "Choose Your Own Adventure" book series will soon make a comeback, courtesy of 20th Century Fox, who have acquired the rights to the property.
Amazon launched its online store for India on Wednesday with a model that will allow it to edge into the country's growing e-commerce market.
One year and one month after the DOJ accused Apple of colluding with book publishers, the iPhone maker has responded.
The venerable British literary magazine Granta has boldly expanded into China. But don't expect stuffy old English style for the newest addition.
Banks said in a statement that he likely only has a few months to live and that his latest novel, "The Quarry," will be his last.
