ICM Partners has added nine agents as partners, including literary agent Alexandra Machinist. The agency completed a firm buyout in 2012 that brought control of the company into the hands of its agents and top executives. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The National Book Foundation will launch an adult-focused reading initiative, Raising Readers, after receiving one of seven 2018 Mayor's Grants for Cultural Impact from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The F+W board has named Greg Osberg interim CEO after firing CEO Tom Beusse and lieutenants Joe Siebert and Joe Romello. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former US president Barack Obama has named British author Naomi Alderman’s The Power as one of his favourite books of 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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French publishers say 93 percent of their paper is now recycled or green-certified and Bowker partners with book discovery startup Book+Main. The post France’s Publishers Cite Progress in Sustainable Paper Consumption; Bowker Partners With Book+Main appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Novelist and screenwriter Jojo Moyes has been named as ambassador for London Book & Screen Week as the festival returns for 2018. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookwire expands its ebook distribution business in Spain. And a new survey finds that American libraries see rising demand for non-English language content. The post Industry Notes: Bookwire Partners With HarperCollins Ibérica; US Libraries Seek Non-English Content appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rowman and Littlefield’s trade group, is wrapping up its 70th year of publishing by naming a new publisher to succeed Jim Childs following his retirement earlier this fall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philosopher, cultural theorist and novelist Kwame Anthony Appiah has been named chair of the judges for the 2018 Man Booker Prize for Fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The latest project from prolific thriller novelist James Patterson will aim to bring a love of Albert Einstein to young readers. Patterson is partnering with the Albert Einstein Archives at Hebrew University of Jerusalem to write a series of middle-grade books focusing on “Max” Einstein, a... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Daniel Bouloud and Aarón Sánchez are among the culinary star contributors to an upcoming cookbook, which features recipes from more than 60 immigrant chefs. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patrick Connolly has been tapped to succeed Ray Griffith as president and CEO of Follett Corp. He will join the company on January 2. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rebecca Herrmann, founder and co-c.e.o. of Bolinda, has been named FutureBook Leader of the Year. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Roald Dahl Literary Estate is joining forces with a new crowd-funded audio player for children, Yoto. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Atlantic.com taps a new deputy editor, Esquire names new literary editor, and more... The post Crain’s New York Business Names Mary Kramer Group Publisher | People On the Move appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2017-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nosy Crow has created a children’s picture book based on this year’s John Lewis Christmas advert: Moz The Monster, which is published today to coincide with the ad's launch. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The author of Oprah Book Club selection 'Breath, Eyes, Memory,' Haitian-American author Edwidge Denticat has won the 25th Neustadt. The post Edwidge Danticat Named Winner of Neustadt International Prize appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vintage Classics has partnered with online design brand MADE.COM to redesign the covers on a collection of three classics: The Great Gatsby, The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crime writing festival Bloody Scotland has partnered with Spanish counterpart Xabia Negra. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder & Stoughton has partnered with the charity Veganuary to create a "small, beautiful" book promising to make giving up meat and dairy products "easy and fun". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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