DOJ v PRH: Jonathan Karp and Stephen King Take the Stand

Day two of the DOJ's trial to block PRH from acquiring S&S featured a little star power: bestselling author Stephen King. In terms of the case before the court, however, the highlight of the day was the testimony of S&S CEO Jonathan Karp. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-08-03 04:00:00 UTC ]

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Exclusive cover reveal: Here’s the cover for Edan Lepucki’s Time’s Mouth

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October Religion Bestsellers: David Jeremiah Tops in Nonfiction; ‘Deception’ Rules Fiction

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Julie Powell, bestselling author of 'Julie & Julia,' dies at 49

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DOJ v PRH: Jonathan Karp and Stephen King Take the Stand

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‘Fantastical claims’ and Stephen King: Penguin Random House and DOJ face off for antitrust battle

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Stephen King, Andrew Solomon, and a bunch of agents are set to testify in the PRH antitrust trial.

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