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Other New Trump Books See Demand Bump

By John Maher | 01/11/2018 @ 09:00AM

Two new books with a negative take on Donald Trump's presidency, David Frum's 'Trumpocracy' (Harper) and David Cay Johnston's 'It's Even Worse Than You Think' (Simon & Schuster), have seen demand increase on Amazon following the fray surrounding Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' (Henry Holt).
NBF, NYC Partner on Raising Readers Initiative

By John Maher | 01/10/2018 @ 11:30AM

The National Book Foundation will launch an adult-focused reading initiative, Raising Readers, after receiving one of seven 2018 Mayor's Grants for Cultural Impact from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
'Fire and Fury' Sells over 28,000 Copies in Two Days

By Jim Milliot | 01/10/2018 @ 10:00AM

The most talked about book of the new year sold 28,567 print copies in first two days on sale, according to NPD BookScan.
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Director Leaves On a High Note

By Claire Kirch | 01/09/2018 @ 10:00AM

Kathy Borkowski, the executive director of the Wisconsin Historical Society Press for the past 13 years, is stepping down.
Cover Story: 'Census'

By Carolyn Juris | 01/08/2018 @ 01:00PM

Jesse Ball's new novel tells "a richly emotional story," said Ecco associate art director Sara Wood, and she worked to make a cover that matched it.
For Holt, Unexpected Demand for 'Fire and Fury' Proves a Challenge

By Rachel Deahl | 01/08/2018 @ 10:40AM

Henry Holt seems to have underestimated demand for the tell-all title and many accounts ran out of copies over the weekend and are waiting for new shipments this week.
PEN America, PEN Center USA to Merge

By John Maher | 01/08/2018 @ 09:00AM

PEN America and PEN Center USA, the East Coast and West Coast American branches of PEN International, will unite under the banner of PEN America, the nonprofits jointly announced on January 8.
Sargent Says Macmillan Will Not Be Intimidated by Trump

By Jim Milliot | 01/08/2018 @ 12:00AM

Macmillan CEO John Sargent has refused the demands of the cease-and-desist letter President Trump's attorney sent the Henry Holt that the publication of Michael Wolff's 'Fire and Fury' be halted. A letter from Macmillan's legal counsel sent to Trump's counsel confirms the company's stance.
'Fire and Fury': Anatomy of a Bombshell

By Jim Milliot | 01/05/2018 @ 07:00PM

The book industry hasn’t produced a must-read adult book in years. Then came Henry Holt's just-released Michael Wolff title, which dominated the news cycle last week thanks in part to the angry reactions from its subject: President Trump.
Sales of Print Books Increased, Slightly, in 2017

By Jim Milliot | 01/04/2018 @ 10:00AM

Unit sales of print books rose 1.9% in 2017 at outlets that report to NDP BookScan. Units sold hit 687.2 million, up from 674.1 million in 2016. Since 2013, print unit sales are up 10.8%.
Pre-Orders for 'Fire and Fury' Skyrocket as Trump Rages; Pub Date Pushed to January 5

By Rachel Deahl | 01/04/2018 @ 09:30AM

After the media released some choice bombshells from Michael Wolff's forthcoming White House tell-all, 'Fire and Fury,' the book has skyrocketed to #1 on Amazon and its on-sale date has been moved up—to the tune of infuriated tweets from President Trump.
Pietsch Reflects On 2018 at HBG

By Calvin Reid | 01/03/2018 @ 10:00AM

In a year-end letter to his staff, Hachette Book Group CEO Michael Pietsch cited a “strong" 2018 in which the house “achieved our budget for revenue and profit and surpassed 2017’s results.”
Two January Thrillers Vie for the ‘Girl on the Train’ Mantle

By Rachel Deahl | 12/29/2017 @ 07:00PM

East Coast versus West Coast. Coke versus Pepsi. Red Sox versus Yankees. Can SMP's 'The Woman in the Window' versus William Morrow's 'The Wife Between Us' join such illustrious rivalries?
PW's Top Publishing News Stories of 2017

By Jim Milliot & John Maher | 12/29/2017 @ 07:00PM

A canceled book deal, Amazon buy buttons, and sexual harassment were among the big news stories this past year.
Yiannopoulos v. S&S Court Documents Revealed

By John Maher | 12/28/2017 @ 01:00PM

Court documents filed following the lawsuit filed by conservative pundit Milo Yiannopoulos against Simon & Schuster show the publisher's concern with the book's quality in its early stages.
Little, Brown Gets More 'Obama' Books into Stores

By Jim Milliot | 12/19/2017 @ 09:00AM

One week after it found itself running out of stock of 'Obama: An Intimate Portrait,' Little, Brown says many chain stores and independents now have stock.
Letter from the Editors: Covering Sexual Abuse in the Book Business

By Jim Milliot, Rachel Deahl, and John Maher | 12/15/2017 @ 07:00PM

As a trade publication for the book business, we are committed to helping make publishing a profession where all members are given the respect they deserve. That means covering sexual abuse in publishing—with rigor.
Insight Editions Marks 15 Years of Publishing for Fans

By Jason Boog | 12/15/2017 @ 07:00PM

Insight Editions’ niche is to create literary portals for fans of various actors, musicians, and authors—and it's cornered its market.
Graduate Publishing Program Update, 2017

By Dennis Abrams | 12/15/2017 @ 07:00PM

Schools continue to adapt to meet marketplace changes.

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