Milo Yiannopoulos publisher insists book won't feature hate speech

Simon & Schuster boss writes to authors alarmed by the rightwing author’s profile, assuring them that the firm will not tolerate abusive writingIn what is being seen as a damage limitation exercise, the publisher of rightwing controversialist Milo Yiannopoulos has written to authors to reassure them that his forthcoming book Dangerous will not contain hate speech.Acknowledging the level of opposition to the title, Carolyn Reidy, Simon & Schuster president and CEO, told authors: “I want to make it clear that we do not support or condone, nor will we publish, hate speech. Not from our authors. Not in our books. Not at our imprints. Not from our employees and not in our workplace.” Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2017-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Heyday Books Founder to Retire

Malcolm Margolin, founder of Berkeley-based Heyday Books, will step down on December 31 after 41 years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers share their biggest headaches in monetizing mobile

Monetising mobile audiences remains a massive challenge for publishers across the world, and those attending Digiday's Europe Publishing Summit were quick to point out the most pressing headaches. For the Economist, it's maintaining the reader's attention. For the BBC that means creating great... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In China, A New Literary Translation Publisher is Born

China's The Bookworm bookstore has launched a lit mag, a new writer's prize, and will begin publishing English translations of new Chinese novels next year. The post In China, A New Literary Translation Publisher is Born appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indonesia’s Road to the Frankfurt Book Fair

John McGlynn of the Lontar Foundation discusses the decade-long journey Indonesia took to becoming the 2015 Guest of Honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair. The post Indonesia’s Road to the Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Did Ben Bernanke really want to put bankers in jail? His book says no.

In an interview published in connection with Monday's release of his memoirs, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke casts his vote--retrospectively--for the prosecution of bankers and executives responsible for the recent financial meltdown. Although this wasn't within the Fed's... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2015-10-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon a better retailer than publisher, says Redmayne

Amazon is not as good at publishing as it is at retailing, Charlie Redmayne, c.e.o of HarperCollins has said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Expands Mobile Video Feature That Helps Content Creators Make Money

In July, Facebook made a big move into YouTube's turf with plans to launch Suggested Video—a feed of curated video clips from brands like Funny or Die, the NBA and Tastemade. After a small test over the past three months, it's now showing up in more mobile news feeds. Clicking on a video from a... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Let's talk about books

Books, books, books. The whole world is talking about books. Twitter, Facebook and even Instagram and Pinterest – my entire life is filled with people talking about books, the joy of reading and showcasing pictures of their latest purchases or publications. I socialise with publishing people and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of October 5, 2015

Jennifer Wiener goes kid friendly, taking a middle-grade trilogy to Aladdin; Viking nabs the new novel by Ruth Ozeki; Wattpad bestseller Kirsty Moseley lands at Forever; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Martian Proves Movies Are Now Better Than Their Books

The self-publishing boom means writers with great stories are connecting with directors who are masterful storytellers--and everyone wins. The post The Martian Proves Movies Are Now Better Than Their Books appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Johnson: 'Bonnier is fourth biggest publisher in UK'

Under c.e.o. Richard Johnson, the past few years have seen breathtaking change at Bonnier Publishing, the English-language wing of family-owned Swedish media giant Bonnier. There have been five start-ups, overseas and in the UK, most recently a UK adult fiction business headed by Mark Smith; and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In Japan, a Gorgeous Library Leads to Garbage Books

When Tsutaya Bookstores partnered with the Takeo Library, the result was a stunning building that left only enough money to stock it with cast off books. The post In Japan, a Gorgeous Library Leads to Garbage Books appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK publishers mixed on how to combat ad blocking

New research from the U.K.'s Association of Online Publishers shows that 65 percent of publishers count ad blocking as a serious threat. We asked publishers including Condé Nast and the Economist, how to solve the problem. The answers range from a call for industry standards to moving toward a... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Business Brisk at 2015 Beijing International Book Fair

The five-day show boasted more exhibitors and more deals than in previous years. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Zog picture book from Donaldson and Scheffler

Scholastic has acquired world rights to Zog and the Flying Doctors, a new picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The deal for world rights to the book, which is a follow-up to Zog and features Zog the dragon, Princess Pearl and Sir Galahad, was made by Alison Green of Alison Green... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks Confronts Religious Violence with the Book of Genesis

The scholar presents a fresh take on the biblical story that could diffuse what he calls a "sibling rivalry" between Abrahamic religions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Icon acquires 'ground-breaking' book on masculinity

Icon Books has acquired Man Up: Surviving Modern Masculinity by journalist Jack Urwin, a book that explores the reason masculinity is “currently in crisis”. Tom Webber, commissioning editor at Icon Books, bought UK and Commonwealth rights from Juliet Pickering at Blake Friedmann to Man Up.... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins signs three-book deal with Morpurgo

Michael Morpurgo has signed a three book deal with HarperCollins and the first new title will be published later this month. Eagle in the Snow, released 8th October (h/b, £12.99), was inspired by the true story of Henry Tandey, the most decorated British soldier of the First World War and the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To compete with Facebook and Google, publishers step up their ad-targeting game

Traditional publishers, tired of competing with Facebook and Google for digital ad dollars, are taking steps to get more personal with their advertising. Among the big topics discussed during Advertising Week was how media companies like News Corp and Condé Nast are getting into the ad tech... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mina Holland moves to W&N for next book

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has acquired a new book from Mina Holland, writer and editor of Guardian Cook. Amanda Harris, deputy publisher of non-fiction at Orion Publishing Group, bought UK & Commonwealth rights from Jon Elek at United Agents for Mina Holland’s Mama: The Food that Makes... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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