Hachette V. Internet Archive: All Our Coverage

A compilation of PW's coverage of Hachette v. Internet Archive, the closely watched copyright case over the scanning and lending of print library books, with the most recent coverage up top. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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From the Archive: August 29, 1885

In August 1885, Houghton, Mifflin and Co. took out a full-page ad promoting $1 editions of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and The Scarlet Letter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: August 29, 2011

We look back on our 1991 survey of the bookstore chain landscape, when 11 corporations operated a total of 3,300 outlets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: June 8, 1992

David McCullough, the author of 12 bestselling books, died August 7 at age 89. PW caught up with McCullough in 1992 shortly after his sixth book, 'Truman,' was released by the only publisher he ever had, Simon & Schuster. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: June 8, 1992

David McCullough, the author of 12 bestselling books, died August 7 at age 89. PW caught up with McCullough in 1992 shortly after his sixth book, 'Truman,' was released by the only publisher he ever had, Simon & Schuster. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: August 3, 1901

We look back on our coverage of the first American Booksellers’ Association convention, held July 24, 1901, in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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DOJ v. PRH: All Our Coverage

A compilation of PW's coverage of the DOJ's bid to block Penguin Random House's acquisition of rival Big Five publisher Simon & Schuster. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: August 3, 1901

We look back on our coverage of the first American Booksellers’ Association convention, held July 24, 1901, in New York City. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Pardis Mahdavi's Debut Memoir Quietly Canceled by Hachette

'This Goes Out to the Underground: A Mother, Her Daughter, and How We All Rise Together,' the debut memoir from Pardis Mahdavi, was canceled by Hachette Book Group shortly before its planned July 26 release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: July 30, 2007

Fifteen years ago, we reported on the publication of the final installment in J.K. Rowling’s megaselling Harry Potter series, which sold 8.3 million copies in the first day after its release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: March 5, 2001

We look back at the liquidation of Crown Books, which was once the third-largest bookstore chain in the U.S. before its closure in 2001. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Printing in Hong Kong and China 2022: All Our Coverage

Both in good times and under tough circumstances, Hong Kong and China print players remain steadfast in their mission to under-promise, over-deliver, and continue innovating. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: May 16, 1977

As HarperCollins union members prepare for a one-day strike on July 20, we look back at our coverage of a 1977 walkout at the publisher, which was then known as Harper & Row. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Look through this archive of all the random things people have lost in library books.

In the back of my favorite bookstore in Brooklyn, there’s a wall covered in all the random things the employees have found in the used books they sell: photos, newspaper clippings, notes, receipts, pressed flowers, etc. It’s a fascinating little archive, both meaningless and somehow magical,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Rogers restores service following Canada-wide internet outage

On Saturday, Rogers Communications said it had restored service for the “vast majority” of customers affected by the outage that left many Canadians without access to the internet. “As our services come back online and traffic volumes return to normal, some customers may experience a delay in... Continue reading at Engadget

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From the Archive: May 11, 1992

In May 1992, we profiled several feminist bookstores across the country. Many are still in business and are providing crucial info to customers in the wake of the Supreme Court’s recent decision overturning Roe. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: July 1, 1993

In July 1933, we reported on Bennett Cerf’s fight to publish Ulysses in the U.S.—11 years after it was released in France. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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A plan to fix the internet: Put the government in charge

Ben Tarnoff believes that on the web, the profit motive and the public good are inherently at odds. Continue reading at The Washington Post

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From the Archive: July 02, 2012

As ALA wraps up its annual meeting in Washington, D.C., we look back at our coverage of its 2012 event. Then as now, e-book lending was a divisive issue. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: June 3, 1939

Viking Press took out a two-page ad in 'PW' in 1939 to keep sales rolling for John Steinbeck’s 'The Grapes of Wrath'. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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From the Archive: June 1, 1940

On June 1, 1940, our correspondent in London reported on the challenges British publishers faced in the early days of World War II. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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