The PRH Trial Has Revealed a Barely Hidden Scorn for Independent Publishers

Over the past two weeks, writers and publishing professionals have been riveted by coverage of the trial in which the U.S. Department of Justice is attempting to block Penguin Random House’s purchase of Big Five rival Simon & Schuster. As a member of the independent book publishing community, I’ve been by turns frustrated and astounded […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2022-08-18 08:54:18 UTC ]

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Editorial & Production Internship at Publishing Perspectives

Publishing Perspectives is looking for a hard-working intern interested in journalism, media and book publishing to work from our office in New York City. The post Editorial & Production Internship at Publishing Perspectives appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three indie ventures launch

A flurry of new independent publishers with small lists and new approaches to author relationships has launched in recent months.  Hannah MacDonald, formerly of HarperCollins, has founded September Publishing, which publishes its first four titles across spring and summer.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Alliance of Independent Publishers on Charlie Hebdo

In response to the Charlie Hebdo attacl, the International Alliance of Independent Publishers has issued a statement of support for freedom of expression The post International Alliance of Independent Publishers on Charlie Hebdo appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Alison Morrison dies

Alison Morrison, nee Brathwaite, who worked in book publishing until a move to Which? in 2007, has died. Morrison, 45, was reportedly attacked in a street in Harrow yesterday (18th December), dying later in hospital. Morrison worked as promotions co-ordinator at Penguin from 1994 to 1999, and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Clubs Boost Scholastic in Q2

Led by a 14% increase in its children’s book publishing and distribution business, revenue at Scholastic rose 7% in the second quarter ended November 30, 2014 compared to the same period last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rise of the Seven-Figure Advance

Major deals have become the new normal in book publishing, thanks to steeper competition for fewer high-profile projects Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Grand Central Goes All Out For “In-House Favorite”

The reigning wisdom in book publishing is that an author’s marketing budget will match his or her advance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Introducing Frankfurt’s New Business Club

New this year at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Business Club offers exclusive networking opportunities, high-level discussions about book publishing and more. Here is a selection of events for Tuesday, October 7. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Western Great Lakes: Publishers Make the Heartland Vibrant

Some in book publishing may dismiss the region that lies between and fans out from Lake Superior and Lake Michigan’s southern shores as “flyover country.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Amazon's bid to bury Hachette has backfired

Amazon's suggestion that the ebook and paperback revolutions are comparable has sparked scorn, satire and indigationWhen Amazon published their rather extraordinary "Message from the Amazon Books Team" at readersunited.com last week, they got a few things right and a few things wrong. Alongside... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Alliance of Independent Publishers Assembles in Cape Town

The International Alliance of Independent Publishers will be holding their International Assembly in Cape Town this year from September 17-21. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ACE support for 'new talent in literature'

Independent publishers And Other Stories and Penned in the Margins have been included for the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing Campaigns Grow On Kickstarter

Crowdfunding, and Kickstarter in particular, continue to make inroads in book publishing, providing financing for everything from one-off projects to support for entire lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PubMatch Debuts Transactional Rights System

PubMatch, the book publishing and international rights database founded by Publishers Weekly and Combined Book Exhibit, is introducing a new upgrade at this year’s London Book Fair--Rights@PubMatch. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How "Frozen" Director Jennifer Lee Reinvented The Story Of The Snow Queen

Frozen didn't click until the main characters were reimagined as sisters with a complicated relationship. Co-director Jennifer Lee talks with Fast Company about the collaboration that resulted in the highest-grossing Disney animated film of all time.The fact that Jennifer Lee is a woman isn't... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishing for All Seasons

A bookseller, distributor, and publisher, gathered for another installment of PW's discussion series on the Future of Book Publishing to discuss the relevancy of publishing seasons. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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News Corp. profit tops estimates but ad sales dip

News Corp., the newspaper publisher that owns The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post, beat profit estimates and posted gains in real-estate services and book publishing, even as advertising... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading at Crains New York

[ Crains New York | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jaipur Literary FestivaI to Covers Challenges in Indian Publishing

For the first time the Zee Jaipur Literary Festival (JLF) has introduced a professional program to discuss the ongoing challenges to book publishing in India. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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André Schiffrin

Publisher of great 20th-century writers and thinkers who lifted the lid on the business of booksIn March 1990, the publishing world was stunned by news of André Schiffrin's controversial resignation from the position he had held for the previous 29 years as editor-in-chief of Pantheon Books.... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2013-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Humorous New Vocabulary for Book Publishing

At the New York Times' Drafts blog, comedian Steve Macone offered a helpful, humorous glossary of terms for the modern book business. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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