An indie publisher finds its future – with a public library

Angel City Press in Los Angeles has long published local authors. In a bold move, its founders are now giving the press to the city’s public library. Continue reading at 'The Christian Science Monitor'

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2024-02-28 15:49:05 UTC ]

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The indie publisher, working with the Harvard Bookstore, will release a book of the farewell speeches of the former President and First Lady on March 28. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Square One Enters the Fiction Market

Best known for publishing nonfiction books in such areas as alternative medicine, the indie publisher is trying its hand at fiction after acquiring the rights to five novels by James Misko. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Akashic Goes Back to Press After Author Wins Olympic Gold

The indie publisher has high hopes for a recently released memoir by U.S. Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin after he unexpectedly became the oldest individual swimmer to win a gold medal in Rio. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Lund Humphries relaunches as indie publisher

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Lessons from Seattle’s Failed Bid to Rebrand its Public Library

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J.D. Salinger Lawyers Fire Back in Copyright Battle

Attorneys for the Salinger Literary Trust argue that a copyright suit filed by indie publisher, The Devault-Graves Agency is without merit and should be tossed. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Apple reportedly wants free Spotify dead to pave way for Beats relaunch

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BEA 2015: Yes, Libraries Are Your Best Customers

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Authors on the Air April 11, 2014: Robert Dawson

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These (Fake) Self–Help Books Diagnose Nearly Every Way People Are Terrible On Social Media

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