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James Phelps Named V-P, E-commerce at BAM
He has previously held positions with retailers HSN, Kohl’s Department Stores, and Brookstone.
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Von Schilling Takes Over for Applebaum at PRH Communications
Stuart Applebaum, who rose from a publicist at Bantam Books to become the dean of corporate communications directors in the publishing industry, has been named emeritus executive v-p, corporate communications at Penguin Random House.
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Four Questions for...Lev Grossman
PW talked with the author of 'The Magician's Land,' the final book in his Magicians trilogy.
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Horgan Lands at Scribner
Rick Horgan, formerly v-p, executive editor at Crown, will be joining Scribner as v-p, executive editor, effective August 25.
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Wright to Head Up New HBG Int'l Sales Unit
Based out of London, Ben Wright, formerly of PRH, will oversee the new publisher's new group international sales division.
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Sand Named Adult Trade Publisher at Abrams
Michael Sand, executive editor at Little, Brown, has been appointed v-p, publisher, adult trade at Abrams, effective September 22.
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Authors on the Air August 18, 2014: Stephan Eirik Clark
Stephan Eirik Clark, author of 'Sweetness #9' (Little, Brown; 9780316278751), will appear on NPR’s 'Fresh Air' on Monday, August 18.
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Meet the Editor: Malaika Adero
Even as a high school student, Malaika Adero knew that she wanted to work in the book publishing industry.
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Atkinson Takes the Helm at Atlantic
Will Atkinson has been appointed managing director and publisher of Atlantic, ending a 20-year sojourn at Faber and replacing Toby Mundy who stepped down earlier this year.
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Jennifer Romanello Joins S&S Children's
Jennifer Romanello, who left her publicity job at Hachette in June 2012, has been named v-p, director of publicity at Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing.
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Authors on the Air August 13, 2014: Marybeth Hicks
Marybeth Hicks, author of 'Teachable Moments' (Howard Books, 9781476757438), will appear on Fox News Channel’s 'Hannity' on Wednesday, August 13.
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Weintraub Back to SMP Publicity
Dori Weintraub, v-p, marketing, communications and audience development at St. Martin's Press, will be returning full-time to the SMP publicity department as v-p, publicity.
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Amazon Publishing Expands
Amazon has made new additions to its publishing teams in the company's New York and London offices.
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Authors on the Air August 7, 2014: Judy Melinek
Judy Melinek, author of 'Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner' (Scribner, 9781476727257), will appear on NPR's 'Science Friday' on Friday, August 8.
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Ronnen Named Publisher of Artisan
Lia Ronnen has been appointed publisher of Workman imprint, Artisan. Ronnen replaces Ann Bramson, who will now acquire books across Workman imprints in the newly created role of executive director, special projects.
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Four Questions for...John Freeman
PW spoke to the former NBCC president about his new venture, Freeman's, a series of anthologies published by Grove Atlantic.
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PW Automates Job Moves Submissions
PW has automated the submission process for news about new hires, promotions and departures. Now subscribers can share information about career changes directly with us, though a data entry form on our website.
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Fensterman Adds BEA to Portfolio
Lance Fensterman, who had overseen BookExpo America for Reed Expo before moving on to work on other shows, will once again be responsible for BEA in his role as senior v-p.
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Job Moves: August 5, 2014
Louise Braverman has been named director of publicity for Penguin Books and Penguin Classics.