Pronovost and Ocampo replace Sharpe and Clarke at S&S Canada

Simon & Schuster has made two appointments to its editorial team in Canada, while confirming the departure of two other staff members. Nita Pronovost will now be joining the Canada operation as editorial director from her position as senior editor at Doubleday where she built “an impressive list” of commercial fiction and nonfiction including eight number one national bestsellers. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]

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David Miliband signs with S&S

Simon & Schuster will publish a book by David Miliband on refugees and “how we can make a difference” as part of a TED series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones bookseller Walters and Hepburn sign with S&S

Simon & Schuster has made two new acquisitions for its digital-first programme for commercial women's fiction, Digital Originals. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S pledges help for libraries and retailers struck by Hurricane Harvey

Simon & Schuster US has pledged to help libraries and retailers hit by the flooding from 'catastrophic' Hurricane Harvey. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Publishers Offer Help to Hurricane Harvey Victims

Scholastic, Hachette, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and Penguin Random House are among the big New York houses who are offering their support—in the form of books and, in some cases, food and shelter—to those in flood-ravaged Southeast Texas. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Global Publishing Leaders 2017: Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster was founded in New York City in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln ("Max") Schuster. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nancy Pearl's Next Chapter

In September, 'America's librarian' will publish her debut novel 'George & Lizzie' with Simon & Schuster's Touchstone imprint. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bergstrom Succeeding Burke at Gallery

Jennifer Bergstrom has succeeded Louise Burke as publisher of the Gallery Book Group, the group's parent company, Simon & Schuster, has announced. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W F Howes bolsters editorial team to meet audiobook demand

Audiobook and large print publisher W F Howes is boosting its editorial team to “bolster” its acquisitions programme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Has 10% Sales Gain in Q2

Second quarter revenue rose 10% at Simon & Schuster in the second quarter of 2017 over the comparable period in 2016, while earnings rose 8%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judge rules classic picturebooks infringe copyright

A judge in the US has ruled that unauthorised children’s editions of classics infringe the copyright of the originals published by Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster US. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt’s CEO Talk: Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Riedy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux

Speaking on the first day of Frankfurt Book Fair, the CEOs of Simon & Schuster and Albin Michel will discuss the evolving world audience. The post Frankfurt’s CEO Talk: Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Riedy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt’s CEO Talk: Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Reidy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux

On the first day of Frankfurt Book Fair, Carolyn Reidy of Simon & Schuster and Guillaume Dervieux of Albin Michel will discuss the evolving book market. The post Frankfurt’s CEO Talk: Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Reidy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux appeared first on Publishing... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S Announces Title for Forthcoming Clinton Memoir

Hillary Clinton's anticipated new memoir, due out September 12, has been given a title. Simon & Schuster said the book, which will focus on Clinton's defeat in the recent presidential election, will be called 'What Happened.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carolyn Reidy to headline at Frankfurt CEO Talk

Simon & Schuster's president and c.e.o. Carolyn Reidy will be a “Guest of Honour” at this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair and will speak about “strategic developments in international publishing”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reidy, Dervieux to Headline Frankfurt CEO Talk

Simon & Schuster’s Carolyn Reidy and Albin Michel’s Guillaume Dervieux will be the speakers at the Frankfurt CEO Talk 2017 set for October 11 during the annual international fair. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Lido makes waves with film deal

A debut which made a splash at the London Book Fair this year may be set to make it onto the big screen after the 26-year-old author sold film rights to the title. Catalyst Global Media has optioned The Lido by Libby Page, which sold for six figures to Orion in the UK on the eve of London Book... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Can Milo Yiannopoulos Win His Lawsuit Against S&S?

The 'Dangerous' author has filed a $10 million lawsuit against his former publisher, Simon & Schuster. Is it a publicity stunt? Or can he prevail? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milo Yiannopoulos labels low sales figures of Dangerous memoir 'fake news'

Rightwinger said his book – self-published after he was dropped by Simon & Schuster – had sold 100,000 copies, but data shows fewer than 20,000 salesRightwing controversialist Milo Yiannopoulos has branded reported low sales of his new book “fake news” after official figures revealed the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harvard University Press Names New Director

George Andreou, currently v-p and senior editor at Alfred A. Knopf, has been named the new director of the vaunted university press. The job marks something of a homecoming for Andreou, who graduated from Harvard College in 1987. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milo Yiannopoulos sues former publisher for $10m

Rightwing provocateur seeks damages from Simon & Schuster after it dropped memoir Dangerous over contentious remarks – but imprint says suit is ‘without merit’A $10m (£7.7m) lawsuit announced by far-right provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been dismissed by his former publisher as... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-07-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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