Written By: Philip Jones Publication Date: Wed, 22/06/2011 - 09:31 Literary agents who publish their clients' work were likened to foxes raiding the hen house at the Publishers Launch London conference held in London yesterday (Tuesday). Peter Cox, agent and founder of the agency Redhammer, talking as part of a panel on "Innovation in Marketing and Business Practice", moderated by Richard Mollet, chief executive of the Publishers Association, said agents should be working harder to build their clients' brands, rather than "plundering their digital rights". read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In November 2020, Penguin Random House expressed interest to buy competitor Simon & Schuster. What are the impacts of mergers such as this? Continue reading at Book Riot
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The deal to acquire Simon & Schuster would have made the buyer, Penguin Random House, even larger, and reduced the number of big publishers in the U.S. to four. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2022-11-21 22:50:04 UTC ]
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After less than a year in the role, Anitra Budd has resigned as publisher of Coffee House Press. Budd, who had held a number of roles at the press, said on Twitter she was proud of what she and her team accomplished at Coffee House. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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As attorneys for Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster took their turn to defend PRH's purchase of S&S, William Morris Endeavor's Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, Gallery publisher Jennifer Bergstrom, and Norton's John Glusman found themselves in the witness chair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Astra Publishing House has acquired DAW Books, bringing a list of 2,000 science fiction and fantasy titles to the burgeoning New York–based, Chinese-owned publisher. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-13 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Starting next April 1, Penguin Random House Publisher Services will take over distribution of the adult and children’s print books published by Disney Publishing Worldwide. Under the agreement, PRHPS will also take on distribution of Marvel Publishing’s collected editions and graphic novels to... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-06-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This year, 'The White House: An Historic Guide,' coedited by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, celebrates its 60th year in print and, with it, the WHHA’s 60th year in publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Three voices on the challenge of making publishing less white and more representative of the world at large. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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With an ever-expanding list of titles, genres, authors, and imprints, the indie publisher is giving writers a path to success and an alternative to larger, more traditional houses. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-04-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The HarperCollins imprint has four straight bestsellers, thanks in large part to the cable news channel's promotional pop. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Literary agents in Christian publishing identify hot trends for 2022, while urging publishers to diversify their lists and think about how to grow new authors who can take over for aging stars. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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When Dennis Johnson and Valerie Merians founded Melville House 20 years ago, they had no idea their small press would eventually become one of the country’s most respected independent publishers. Yet here they are. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-02-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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For decades, I sat in meetings with all-white teams. The industry needs an independent body to advise on equalityI’m a literary agent and at the height of last year’s Black Lives Matter protests I was sent a list, with accompanying photographs, of the top editors working across the major... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Spanish publishers cite Mexico as their primary Latin American market, as they arrive at the Guadalajara International Book Fair. The post At Guadalajara: Spain’s Publishers Present a 41-House Collective Stand appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-11-27 19:14:48 UTC ]
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Lebanese publishing house Dar Al Jadeed has been named the 2021 International Publishers Association (IPA) Prix Voltaire Laureate, for its "inspirational" bravery in upholding the freedom to publish and promoting freedom of expression. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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In Uwem Akpan’s debut novel, “New York, My Village,” a Black African editor traces tribalism at home and abroad. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2021-11-02 09:00:06 UTC ]
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Spike Trotman, comics creator, writer, and founder of Iron Circus Comics, has led the way in using crowdfunding as part of a scalable publishing business model that can support unique titles within the comics shop and trade book markets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-10-20 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Severn House publisher Kate Lyall Grant is joining Joffe Books as publishing director, to be succeeded at Severn House by Joanne Grant. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Anitra Budd, who has been affiliated with the Minneapolis-based indie publisher for 20 years, is the new executive director and publisher of Coffee House Press, effective October 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PW asked several agents who deal in the religion market if increased interest in titles by Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and Asian authors marks a lasting shift or a passing trend. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-21 04:00:00 UTC ]
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