In Final Briefs, DOJ, PRH Flesh Out Arguments Ahead of Trial

Attorneys for both parties filed a host of final briefs on July 22, including their individual pre-trial statements and briefs on a handful of lingering (but potentially significant) evidentiary question likely to be settled early this week. Oral arguments in the case are set to begin on August 1. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-07-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH Had 'Solid' First Half, Pearson Says

Pearson, which has a 47% stake in Penguin Random House, reported that Increased benefits from the integration of Penguin and Random House offset "reduced demand" for ebooks. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Steams Ahead

Total revenue at Amazon rose 31% in the second quarter of 2016 and profits jumped. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brief History of Time app from Transworld

Transworld is launching an interactive app for Professor Stephen Hawking’s 1988 book A Brief History of Time, including new updates from its author. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH hunts for writers from 'under-represented' communities

Penguin Random House UK has launched a nationwide campaign to find, mentor and publish new writers from communities under-represented on the UK’s bookshelves. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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MJ and PRH Children’s acquire YouTuber Lilly Singh

Michael Joseph and Penguin Random House Children’s have jointly acquired How to be a Bawse: A Guide to S̶u̶r̶v̶i̶v̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶ Conquering Life by Canadian comedian and YouTube personality Lilly Singh.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebury wins Final Girls debut after seven-way auction

A debut psychological suspense novel by Riley Sager has been snapped up by Ebury Fiction after a "heated" seven-way auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Swallow and Amazons tie-in to PRH Children's

Penguin Random House Children’s will next month publish a new edition of Arthur Ransome's classic children's book Swallows and Amazons to tie-in with the new film adaptation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Emoji story series from PRH Children's

Penguin Random House (PRH) Children’s is creating a series of books based on popular emojis, including one based on the poo symbol.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pearson UK 'ahead of plan' on 2016 job cuts

A spokesperson for Pearson UK has said the company is "80% of the way there and ahead of plan" on its latest job-cutting restructure, as the wider company looks to make £250m annualised cost savings globally this year plus a further £100m in 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ladybird colouring books from PRH Children's

Penguin Random House Children’s is publishing two colouring books featuring images from classic Ladybird titles from the 1950s-70s. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH's The Scheme selects four aspiring editors

Four aspiring editors have earned their place on Penguin Random House's entry-level recruitment programme, The Scheme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing needs freedom of movement, says PRH HR boss

Freedom of movement has undoubtedly helped the economic development of the UK and the publishing industry needs to work to "connect its demand for labour with the supply coming across the world". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH unveils rejacketed YA classics

A fresh look at a number of classics of the Young Adult genre presented a number of challenges to the design team at Penguin, who were tasked with balancing a broad commercial appeal with a timeless aesthetic.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brianna Rollins leaps to first place in 100-meter hurdles at U.S. trials

If anyone needed a reminder of how capricious hurdles races can be, two-time Olympic 100-meter hurdles medalist Dawn Harper Nelson was eliminated in the semifinals and American record holder Keni Harrison finished sixth in the final Friday at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials. Brianna... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Digital publisher Dan Franklin to leave PRH

Digital publisher Dan Franklin is leaving Penguin Random House UK on 14th July, with his role made redundant. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waddington made PRH international sales director

Penguin Random House UK has appointed Rob Waddington as international sales director in a move that brings group and exports teams under a single leadership. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH has three on Wainwright Prize shortlist

Three books from Penguin Random House have been shortlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2016, alongside books from Canongate, Bloomsbury and John Murray. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The ‘Offing’ Looks Ahead After Editor Resigns

With a new editor-in-chief at the helm, the online literary magazine will recommit to its mission after a summer submissions hiatus. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite Talese's 'Disavowal,' Grove Moving Ahead with 'The Voyeur's Motel'

After appearing to disavow his book after questions were raised about the credibility of a major source in a Washington Post story, Gay Talese's publisher, Grove Atlantic, said it plans to publish the book July 12 as scheduled. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former PRH publicity director Higgins-Galsworthy joins Premier

Former Penguin Random House publicity director Natalie Higgins-Galsworthy has joined creative communications agency Premier to enhance its offering to the publishing industry. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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