A deep bench of experience, from Penguin Random House and Disney to TikTok and YouTube, is on Simon & Schuster's new board of directors. The post Simon & Schuster Names Its New Board Members appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-12-07 21:21:07 UTC ]
This week on The Maris Review, Naomi Alderman joins Maris Kreizman live at the Strand Bookstore in New York City to discuss The Future, out now from Simon & Schuster. Subscribe and download the episode, wherever you get your podcasts. * from the episode: Maris Kreizman: You really captured... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-12-07 09:06:54 UTC ]
Following the purchase of Simon & Schuster by private equity firm KKR, the publisher has named its new board of directors, which includes S&S CEO Jonathan Karp, industry veteran Richard Sarnoff, and former Penguin Random House US CEO Madeline McIntosh. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
Photo by Rachel Cobb Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan have signed a lucrative deal with Simon & Schuster to write a book about whatever the hell happens to Donald Trump in 2024. Oh, sorry: THIS IS AN AXIOS SCOOP! • SCOOP! • SCOOP! Yes, that’s right, this book will be either a gritty... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-11-27 13:59:34 UTC ]
The senior editor at Simon & Schuster, who acquired NBA finalist ‘Temple Folk’ after putting out a call for submissions on Instagram, wants to make the publishing industry more transparent and accessible. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-24 05:00:00 UTC ]
After executive roles at Grosset & Dunlap and Simon & Schuster, Artenstein launched RGA/Lowell House in 1984, and sold the company to the NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group in 1998. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-11-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster has officially been sold to KKR a few months after the deal was announced and after a long journey that began in 2020. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-11-01 16:40:37 UTC ]
The private equity firm, whose other holdings include OverDrive, has finalized its $1.62 billion purchase of S&S, the country's third largest trade book publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster may not have been merged with Penguin Random House, but that doesn’t mean KKR’s acquisition of it is without cons. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-10-18 10:33:00 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster is introducing a new "multi-platform education and resources program" during this year's Banned Books Week, as part of an effort to expand the publisher's response to the book bans and challenges. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
DeBin previously served as deputy director of Portland's Literary Arts, as well as a national account manager at Random House, Simon & Schuster, and Penguin Young Readers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
In big news for bodies keeping the score and also bibliotherapy, Simon & Schuster have announced the November 7 release of actor Megan Fox’s debut poetry collection, Pretty Boys Are Poisonous, with imprint Gallery Books. Per the press release: “These poems were written in an attempt to... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2023-08-08 16:42:42 UTC ]
Led by another good performance by its audiobooks division and "fantastic" results in the U.K., operating income rose 14% at Simon & Schuster in the second quarter ended June 30, 2023 over the comparable period last year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
Simon & Schuster has been sold to the private equity firm KKR, months after a federal judge blocked its purchase by rival publisher Penguin Random House because of concerns that competition would shrink the book market Continue reading >> [ Source: ABC News | 2023-08-08 02:22:18 UTC ]
The acquisition of Simon & Schuster by KKR, Jonathan Karp says, is enhanced by KKR's interest in company growth and employee equity. The post KKR Agrees To Buy Simon & Schuster for $1.62 Billion appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-08-07 21:40:44 UTC ]
The private investment firm KKR, HarperCollins, and Richard Hurowitz of the investment firm Octavian & Company are all said to still be in contention to acquire the country's third largest trade publisher. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former assistant to both Donald Trump and Mark Meadows, sells a memoir to Simon & Schuster, and Amistad buys a book by couture designer B Michael about his friendship with actor Cicely Tyson. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
The collaboration aims to recommend Simon & Schuster authors and featured titles across Likewise's entertainment suite, which includes a newsletter, a mobile and TV app, and social media platforms. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
The Woman in Me, which will cover pop star’s conservatorship experience among other topics, is set for release later this yearBritney Spears will release her tell-all memoir, The Woman in Me on 24 October, the publisher announced on Tuesday.The Woman in Me will be “a brave and astonishingly... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2023-07-11 16:02:28 UTC ]
Richard Hurowitz's reported bid for Simon & Schuster is said to be backed by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth manager Mabudala. The post Report: Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Backs the Hurowitz S&S Bid appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2023-06-22 17:01:36 UTC ]