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Big Indie Books of Fall 2023
From upstarts to stalwarts, independent presses are stocking the upcoming season with unconventional and adventurous books.
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Spotlight on 'The Action Bible: The Faith in Action Edition'
A new version of the illustrated Bible from publisher David C Cook aims to bring biblical teachings to the next generation of readers. (Sponsored)
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Judge Stays Escambia County Book Banning Lawsuit to Consider Dismissal
The order comes after lawyers for the school district filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit on several grounds, including that a policy change that went into effect on July 1 effectively moots the litigation.
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Irresistible Books: Close-Up on Usborne Publishing
For 50 years, Usborne Publishing has created books that are bold, innovative, and highly appealing to young readers. (Sponsored)
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Meet the Creative Team at Usborne Publishing
PW spoke to the editors and authors at Usborne about the process of bringing each new children’s book into the world, what makes the books unique, and the inherent joys of the work they do. (Sponsored)
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Coming to America: Spotlight on Hardie Grant
With new offices in North America and a new imprint, Hardie Grant looks to reach new readers and expand its legacy, offering up an inaugural list featuring vibrant, visually stunning food and lifestyle books. (Sponsored)
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Michelle Tea Launches Dopamine Books
The author always wanted to become a publisher. And after a decade of helming imprints at established presses, she’s finally in the driver’s seat of her own nonprofit press.
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The Week in Libraries: August 18, 2023
Among the week's headlines: libraries and schools face multiple challenges in Texas; a library administrator in Missouri is warned to stay 'politically neutral' or face discipline; a library in Washington state faces closure for making diverse books available; and Jay-Z juices library card signups at the Brooklyn Public Library.
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Stakes Are High as Judge Hears Motion to Block Texas Book Rating Law
A federal judge in Texas is hearing oral arguments on a high stakes motion filed by a coalition of booksellers and book industry advocates to block the state’s controversial new book rating law from taking effect on September 1. Attorneys for the state of Texas are asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit entirely.
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PRH's Becky Nesbitt Joins Forefront Books
Becky Nesbitt, most recently editorial director and executive editor at Penguin Random House, has joined Forefront Books, where she will serve as associate publisher and will establish her own as-yet-unnamed imprint.
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Judge Approves Final Injunction in Publishers, Internet Archive Copyright Case
After more than three years of litigation, it took judge John G. Koeltl just hours to sign off on the parties’ negotiated consent judgment—but not without a final twist.
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Judgment Entered in Publishers, Internet Archive Copyright Case
More than four months after a federal judge found the Internet Archive liable for copyright infringement, the parties have delivered a negotiated agreement for a judgment to be entered in the case. A final resolution could still be years away, however, as the Internet Archive has vowed to appeal.
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Graphic Novel Adaptations Run the Gamut
Comics source storytelling inspiration from all manner of media, including video games, a suppressed WWII opera, and a 1980s cult classic film. These media tie-ins promise a timely remix in comics form in a diverse range of new and forthcoming titles.
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These Graphic Novel Media Tie-Ins Are Ready to Play
Comics and graphic novel publishers are taking a collaborative, multiplatform approach to adapting video game IP.
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Judge Punts 'Trump Tapes' Case to New York, Slams Trump for Forum Shopping
In an August 4 ruling, federal judge M. Casey Rodgers transferred Trump's $50 million copyright suit against Bob Woodward and publisher Simon & Schuster to the Southern District of New York, where Trump was hit with sanctions for filing a frivolous lawsuit earlier this year.
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The Growth of Printers Row
The publishing arm of Readerlink Distribution Services, Printers Row Publishing Group continues to add new licenses and series as it carves a distinct place for itself in the market.
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Two Lines Press Pushes Translation's Boundaries
As interest in translated literature grows, small presses like Two Lines, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this September, are eager to introduce new international authors to Anglophone readers.
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Otto Penzler Announces New True Crime Imprint Crime Ink
The latest imprint under Penzler Publishers aims to publish four to six true crime books books in its first year beginning in winter 2024.
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An Essential Tool: Close-Up on APA Style
For students embarking on their college journeys this fall, there’s no tool more essential than an APA style guide. Now in their seventh editions, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and Concise Guide to APA Style remain invaluable resources for those tasked with writing and publishing within the social sciences.
Emily Ayubi, APA Style senior director and Timothy McAdoo, APA Style manager, spoke to PW about significant updates and user-friendly new features integrated into the seventh editions of the manual and guide—enduring resources that continue to meet the needs of today’s college students, educators, writers, and other professionals.
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Rachel Goldstein to Oversee PRHPS as Executive V-P
Rachel Goldstein has been promoted to executive v-p at Penguin Random House Publisher Services, the publisher's distribution arm, which services more than 50 publishers.