CONTEMPORARY FASCISM HAS MOVED faster than conventional book publishing can turn out the books to explain it. Two recent releases highlight markedly different approaches to the contemporary far right and a fundamental disagreement over how to contain its spread. Sociologist Cynthia... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Review of Books | 2020-10-25 15:00:46 UTC ]
Former Crown publisher Molly Stern has returned to book publishing as the founder of Zando, an independent publisher that will develop its own list as well as partner with “influential people, platforms and institutions to acquire and publish new titles under their own imprints." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
In Britain, he helped redefine high-quality newspapers and challenged legal restrictions on the press. In America, he brought new scope and glitz to book publishing as the head of Random House. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2020-09-24 09:41:20 UTC ]
Frankfurt’s new program with the World Intellectual Property Organization is intended to position book publishing amid accelerating content developments in the creative industries. By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Boos: Issues Are ‘Evolving at an Extraordinary Pace’ s... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-09-17 09:00:09 UTC ]
Beyond the hiring of diverse editors, four publishing insiders said in a conversation sponsored by the Aspen Institute that if the needs of BIPOC readers are to be met, the industry must bring more diversity throughout the book publishing ecosystem. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
If Amazon's market power over book publishing is left unchecked, competition in the industry will continue to diminish, the heads of the AAP, ABA, and Authors Guild wrote in a letter to the chairman of the House Antitrust Subcommittee. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
Since the killing of George Floyd in late May, the book publishing industry, overwhelmingly white at every level, seems to have reached a period of reckoning about its own history of exclusionary hiring practices. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Russian market's book publishing sector has been designated by the state as eligible for special financial support during the pandemic. The post Coronavirus Impact in Russia: Publisher Cites Up to 75-Percent Profit Loss appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2020-06-11 16:37:40 UTC ]
Veteran book publishing copy editor and actor India Cooper died on May 17 in Madison, Ind., after a brief illness. She was 67. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all aspects of book publishing, from putting pressure on sales channels to changing the kinds of books consumers want. A number of independent publishers have pivoted to meet the demand for books in newly-popular categories and formats. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
Trade associations and other organizations have stepped up to provide information and resources to help those in the book publishing industry navigate the crisis. Below is an overview of what a number of groups are doing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-04-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
A list of special offers and discounts offered in an effort to mitigate the impact of the new coronavirus on the book publishing industry and related communities. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
Los Angeles Review of Books editor Tom Lutz talks about "Born Slippy," his first novel, and why the city should have a more vibrant book publishing industry Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2020-02-09 15:00:03 UTC ]
Devin Maddox, formerly trade book publisher at B&H, has been promoted to v-p of book publishing. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
Are you a bit mystified with the book publishing process? Jennifer Scroggins, executive vice president of the hybrid press KiCam projects, explains what hybrid publishing can do for authors. The post Is Hybrid Publishing Right For You? by Jennifer Scroggins appeared first on Writer's Digest. Continue reading >> [ Source: Writer's Digest | 2019-08-19 14:00:22 UTC ]
One of the most interesting things about book publishing, as an industry, is the way imprints and publishing houses develop over time—shifting focus to keep up with public interest, taking on personalities along with personnel, changing hands ad nauseam and merging like no one’s watching.... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2019-08-15 09:36:09 UTC ]
As we enter the fourth industrial revolution, book publishing and manufacturing are being affected by automation, data exchange, artificial intelligence, and more. This webinar will explore what it means for publishers and manufacturers, what industry leaders are already doing, and how they plan... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Executive | 2019-08-05 15:22:41 UTC ]
Penguin Random House is set to acquire the book publishing assets of F+W Media following the media company’s bankruptcy, with the effects on F+W's UK division unclear. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-06-17 19:21:17 UTC ]
The entertainment and character sector, in which book publishing operates, held the largest position in global licensing, according to a new survey from Licensing International. The post Survey: Worldwide Sales of Licensed Material Surpasses US$280 Billion in 2018 appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-06-12 07:30:10 UTC ]
The Miami-based Czech news correspondent Jana Ciglerová is the author of the first book to be released in October by the newly established Edice N in Prague. The post Czech Newspaper Launches Crowdfunded Effort in Book Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-05-31 05:30:45 UTC ]