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'

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Four Questions For...Other Press Publisher Judith Gurewich

PW talked to Other Press publisher Judith Gurewich, who picked up world English rights to a bestseller in France after a heated auction at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Fogg appointed publishing director at HC

Cornerstone's Jack Fogg is joining HarperCollins in the newly-created role of publishing director for fiction and non-fiction. Fogg is currently editorial director at Cornerstone imprint Century, where he has worked with authors including Rod Stewart, James Corden, Tim Vine and Hugh Howey. He... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Apple Win Its E-book Appeal?

On Monday, December 15, Apple will finally get their crack at overturning their 2013 ebook price-fixing judgment, with oral arguments scheduled before the Second Circuit Circuit Court of Appeals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hachette Tests if Gumroad Can Sell Books on Twitter

Hachette has partnered with Gumroad, a company that enables direct sales through Twitter, to see if the social media platform can sell books. The post Hachette Tests if Gumroad Can Sell Books on Twitter appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Unseen Dredd art to be published

Previously unseen sketches of one of the UK's best-known comic book characters are to be published for the first time. Continue reading at BBC News

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UK writers cheer as 'despicable' ban on sending books to prisons is lifted

J.K. Rowling, Philip Pullman, Julian Barnes, and others expressed delight when a high court in the United Kingdom struck down a ban on sending books to prisoners. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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Capstone Tests Bundled Kids' E-books at Indies

Ten stores ranging from University Book Store in Seattle, Wash., to Park Road Books in Charlotte, N.C., will begin offering book and interactive ebook bundles starting later this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Short Takes: Religion Publishing News Briefs, December 10, 2014

Audio line debut for IVP; 2015 Grawemeyer winner announced; Target Holiday Book Club features Nelson book; Baker titles selected as best church resources; Puritan/Reformed publisher releases new Bible, books. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Durham Stepping Down at Amazon Publishing

Daphne Durham, publisher of adult trade and children's at Amazon Publishing, will be leaving the company on January 16, and will be succeeded by Mikyla Bruder, current head of global marketing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Blink Publishing to launch 'Reality' imprint

Bonnier's Blink Publishing is launching a new imprint, Blink Reality, to focus on "compelling true stories and relevant real life issues". The imprint will be headed by newly appointed publisher Emily Thomas, and will begin releasing titles in summer 2015. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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PW's Picks: The Best Spirituality and Religion and Books of 2014

PW's top five spirituality and religion books for 2014 range from meditations on grief to observations on belief. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Bill Gates Turns Himself Into A Lego Character To Announce His Favorite Books Of 2014

Oprah, it's time to step up your book club game.Each December, our eyeballs glaze over amid the onslaught of annual "best-of" listicles coming at us from every corner of the Internet. The best Vines! The silliest texts! The most inspiring life advice uttered by Taylor Swift!Read Full Story Continue reading at Fast Company

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Book Review: Eureka! Discovering Your Inner Scientist

If you are looking for an entertaining book that explores the nature of science, I recommend Chad Orzel's Eureka! Discovering Your Inner Scientist. The post Book Review: Eureka! Discovering Your Inner Scientist appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

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ANA Bot Report Reveals Unsettling Truth About Premium Publisher Inventory

A 60-day study conducted by the Association of National Advertisers and ad fraud detection company White Ops came to a conclusion likely to unsettle many digital ad buyers: purchasing ads from premium publishers does not protect marketers from fraud."Advertisers who assume that traffic to... Continue reading at Advertising Age

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Hachette to sell books through Twitter

Hachette Book Group in the US has partnered with Gumroad to sell books directly through Twitter. From later this week (11th December), tweets from certain authors will contain buy buttons allowing customers to buy the books without leaving Twitter. The first book to be offered this way will be... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Wiley Quarterly Results Up; Details Book Reorg

Revenue at John Wiley rose to $477 million in the second quarter ended October 31, 2014, from $449 million in the comparable period in 2013. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Booktrust gives 2,000 books to foodbanks

Reading charity is donating around 2,000 books to foodbanks in London and the Midlands this Christmas. The charity is teaming up with The Trussell Trust foodbank network to distribute books to foodbanks in Wandsworth, West Norwood, Manchester, Coventry and Birmingham. Each foodbank will receive... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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French publishers warned on ebook VAT rise

The French Publishers Association (Syndicat National de l’Edition, SNE) has warned its members that France may raise VAT on ebooks from 5.5% to the standard 20% during the first half of next year to avoid a fine of several million euros from the European Court of Justice, according to the trade... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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South African newspaper publisher considering £28m offer

Blackstar investment company wants to obtain full ownership of Times Media Group Continue reading... Continue reading at The Guardian

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International Hot Book Properties: Week of December 9, 2014

This week, editors were talking about Terry Gilliam's forthcoming memoir, and a book that offers an inside look at Bayern Munich and its new head coach, Pep Guardiola. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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