HarperCollins global revenues fell 4.4% in the financial year ending 30th June, including a 3% decline in the fourth quarter, according to figures from parent firm News Corp. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-07 14:12:09 UTC ]
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Sales fell 3% at John Wiley in the second quarter ended October 31, largely due to a 14% revenue decline in its academic and publishing learning group. Trouble in the group prompted the company to lower its revenue forecast for fiscal 2023, though its earnings predictions remained intact. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In an open letter to agents and authors, CEO Brian Murray wrote that he feels "we owe you a response" and wanted to "share some additional background" about the state of the company's negotiations with its unionized employees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo by Rye White. As we enter what’s basically the last serious working week for corporate publishing (for some, anyway), it’s important to note that as of now, HarperCollins has yet to meet with any of its 250 or so striking contractors who are seeking better wages and benefits, along with... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-12-05 16:10:49 UTC ]
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Entertainment trade publisher Variety, part of Penske Media Corporation, has notched a year of record revenue and reach, partly thanks to capitalizing on heightened consumer interest in the rapidly transforming film and television industry. The publisher posted the highest-ever revenue of its... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2022-12-05 12:11:04 UTC ]
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More than 150 literary agents signed a letter promising to stop submitting new books to HarperCollins to support striking workers. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-11-30 17:34:23 UTC ]
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Sure, R&D is expensive, but the issues run deeper. When Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced earlier this week that Amazon would be conducting layoffs, he called out one team in particular: devices and books, which is responsible for products including Alexa, Kindle readers, Echo smart speakers,... Continue reading at Fast Company
[ Fast Company | 2022-11-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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In days of yore—that is, my childhood in the paper-mill town of Mexico, Maine—a labor strike looked like an ugly affair. Picketing men in steel-toed boots screamed themselves hoarse at every shift change, their righteous anger rising into a sky thick with the sulfurous clouds of... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-23 16:38:06 UTC ]
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"Democracy’s future is diminished when people’s access to power, information, a diversity of voices and the ability to influence policy are restricted," the ULC document states. "As cornerstones of democracy it is incumbent upon libraries to stand up against all efforts to impede the democratic... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The HarperCollins Union's demands are for better pay, diversity initiatives, and more security for unionized workers. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-11-17 17:29:17 UTC ]
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As guests lined up to walk the red carpet at the 73rd National Book Awards Celebration, many were greeted by HC union employees offering information about worker rights and fair wages. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The new arrangment for Usborne's children's books sees HarperCollins taking over trade back-office functions by February 1. The post England’s Usborne and HarperCollins Announce American Distribution Deal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-11-14 21:10:20 UTC ]
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After two years of dealing with Covid restrictions, fall book festivals returned in earnest this year, providing readers opportunities to engage with some of publishing’s best-known authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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As you may have seen on Book Twitter today, the unionized workers of HarperCollins are striking to secure a fair contract, livable wages, and a more equitable publishing industry. Some 250 employees—across the editorial, publicity, sales, marketing, legal and design departments—agreed to go on... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-10 19:23:57 UTC ]
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Workers at the only ‘big four’ publisher to have a union authorize indefinite strike over low wages and diversityStephanie Guerdan started working in the children’s book department of HarperCollins Publishers six years ago. It was a dream job – just not a dream paycheck. The $33,500-a-year... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2022-11-10 18:03:45 UTC ]
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Sales dropped 11% and profits plunged 54% in the quarter ended September 30 at HarperCollins. Much lower sales of print books through Amazon impacted the revenue decline, and higher costs across the board contributed to the profit drop. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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A representative for unionized employees called negotiations with the publisher 'disheartening,' and said that there are no bargaining sessions planned after latest proposal rejection. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-09 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Emily Temple rounds up the 60 greatest academic satires, campus novels, and boarding school bildungsromans of the last 100 years. | Lit Hub Reading Lists Lynn Caponera considers the wild and wonderful legacy of Maurice Sendak’s creations (and his rigorous work routine). | Lit Hub Art &... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-05 10:30:11 UTC ]
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BookLooks, RatedBooks, and more biased online rating systems getting books banned. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-11-04 10:40:00 UTC ]
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How to bake black pepper snowballs… vengefully. | Lit Hub Food Costumes, plotting, mise-en-scène, monologues: Lyle Jeremy Rubin on how war becomes a (deadly) performance. | Lit Hub Memoir They lie to us, they weigh about as much as a hardback copy of Infinite Jest, and other fun facts... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-11-04 10:30:24 UTC ]
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