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Four Questions for...'Harry Quebert' Editor John Siciliano
PW catches up with the editor of "The Harry Quebert Affair," John Siciliano, to discuss high expectations, the difficulty of importing blockbusters and the fact that, occasionally, something French can be fun.
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PW Launches BookLife; Integrates Self-Published Reviews
PW will introduce BookLife, a new website for self-publishers, at this year’s BookExpo America. Simultaneously, we are integrating reviews of self-published books into our regular review coverage.
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Quercus U.S. Distribution Moves to HBG
Following the purchase of Quercus by Hachette U.K. earlier this spring, distribution for Quercus’ U.S. titles will move from Random House Publisher Services to Hachette’s U.S. unit, Hachette Book Group, on July 1.
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Review: J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary'
PW's review of this first publication of J.R.R. Tolkien's translation of the seminal poem, which had a profound interest on The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
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News Briefs: Week of May 19, 2014
Crown restructures and more in this week's publishing news briefs.
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Under New Owner, Phaidon Prepares Fall List
If you liked the old Phaidon, the formerly U.K.-based illustrated book publisher—known for lavishly produced books on contemporary art, design, food, and architecture—then you’ll love the new Phaidon.
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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.
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M.F.A. Survey 2014: Agents and Editors Talk M.F.A. Programs
Many agents and editors use M.F.A. programs as resources for finding new talent.
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Weinstein Has a Hit with 'Finding Me'
"Finding Me," Michelle Knight's account of the decade she spent in captivity at the hands of her kidnapper, Ariel Castro, was the top selling title on PW's nonfiction bestseller list for the week ended May 11.
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Duggan Gets Crown Imprint
Tim Duggan, currently v-p, executive editor at HarperCollins, is heading to Crown to lead his own eponymous imprint.
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Ellora’s Cave Blames Software for Royalty Problems
Addressing author concerns about the timeliness of royalty payments, the erotic romance publisher Ellora’s Cave blamed the problems on new accounting software.
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NEA Giving $1M in Big Read Grants
The National Endowment for the Arts announced that between September 2014 and June 2015, 77 organizations across the country will receive more than $1 million in funding as a part of the NEA's Big Read program.
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Founder of Just-Launched Authors Alliance Talks to PW
PW contributing editor Peter Brantley talks with UC Berkeley law professor Pamela Samuelson, founding member of a new author advocacy group, the Authors Alliance.
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HCI Books Launches Barb Schmidt’s 'The Practice'
HCI Books announces an extensive launch and promotional tour of Barb Schmidt’s "The Practice."
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Crown Restructures, Rick Horgan Out
The Crown Publishing Group is reorganizing its imprint and publishing leadership structures.
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Much at Stake in Amazon-HBG Fight
Among the issues in dispute between Amazon and the Hachette Book Group are negotiations over new e-book terms, sources familiar with the matter said. And publishers also see the latest fight with Amazon as part of an ongoing battle to retain retail diversity.
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Cornel West Returns to Beacon
The activist and public intellectual signed three books with the publisher of "Race Matters," including its sequel.
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All About Digital Solutions in India 2014
Obtain industry insights from 27 solutions providers, and learn about their products and content services.
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