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For Font Designer, 'Watchman' Proves an Unexpected Thrill
Retired font designer Paul Veres is enjoying the fact that, unexpectedly, his font, Caterina, was licensed and used on the cover of Harper Lee's new book, 'Go Set a Watchman.'
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As 'Watchman' Hits Stands, Authors Reflect on 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
With Harper Lee's new novel 'Go Set a Watchman' on sale today, Publishers Weekly asked a collection of authors for their thoughts on her beloved debut, and Pulitzer Prize winner, 'To Kill a Mockingbird.'
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Go Set a Watchman: PW's Coverage
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PW Asks: Is This A Good Era for New Fiction
Is this a good time to be a new fiction fanatic? Is great fiction of all kinds being written by new authors? PW wants to know what you think.
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Early Reviews Hype 'Watchman' Interest
The first reviews of 'Go Set a Watchman' reveal Atticus Finch to be a racist, a disclosure that has only increased debate about the book, set for release tomorrow.
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News Briefs: Week of July 13, 2015
Class action denied in Author Solutions case and more in this week's publishing news briefs.
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Was Ted Cruz Unfairly Excluded from the NYT Bestseller List?
HarperCollins has countered claims by the 'New York Times' that Ted Cruz's 'A Time for Truth' was excluded from its latest bestseller list because of bulk purchases. The book is currently #4 on PW's adult hardcover nonfiction list.
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First Chapter of Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman' Published, To Mixed Reaction
In the excerpt, an older Scout returns home from New York, and readers learn surprising news about her brother.
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PW Asks: Readers Still Unsure About ‘Go Set A Watchman' Controversy
We asked our readers how the controversy surrounding the publication of Harper Lee's 'Go Set A Watchman' affected their decision to read it or not. Here's what they said...
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HMH to Have New Boston Office
The company has signed a 16-year lease to take over the entire fifth through eighth floors in the High Street Tower.
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Quarto Starts New Consumer Site
The Quarto Group has launched QuartoKnows.com, a new consumer facing site that showcases and promotes the U.K.-based company’s entire global publishing program.
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Nonprofit House Partners with Authors
Greenpoint Press, a small nonprofit house founded in 2004 that specializes in personal nonfiction, partners with its authors and, among other things, offering them a 50% royalty rate.
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PW Asks: Will You Read 'Go Set A Watchman'?
Harper Lee's sophomore novel, 'Go Set A Watchman,' comes out next week. We want to know if, after all the controversy, you'll be reading it.
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News Briefs: Week of July 6, 2015
ICRS changes with the times and more in this week's publishing news briefs.
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What PW Announcement Issues Are...and Are Not
Every year we get questions and comments from publishers wondering why certain books were not included, and this year one such omission drew the attention of an author, Bill O’Reilly.
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UTP to Publish Expanded Collection by Sean Wilsey
The University of Texas Press is releasing in paperback Sean Wilsey's collection of essays ruminating upon regional peculiarities, 'More Curious.'
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News Briefs: Week of June 29, 2015
Penguin merges Berkley, NAL and more in this week's publishing news briefs.
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Patagonia’s Book Program on Steady Climb
After a slow start, Patagonia’s book publishing program has come into its own.
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Global Publishing Leaders 2015: Shogakukan
Shogakukan was founded by Takeo Oga, grandfather of today’s president Masahiro Oga, on August 8,1922.
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Global Publishing Leaders 2015: Simon & Schuster
Simon & Schuster was founded in New York City in 1924 by Richard L. Simon and M. Lincoln ("Max") Schuster.