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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hyperion Avenue to Debut New Marvel Crime Series

The first three novels in the Marvel Crime line will feature Marvel superheroes in a new light, with authors Lisa Jewell, S.A. Cosby, and Alex Segura slated to pen the first three titles.

U.A.E.'s Kalimat Group Partners with PRH India

The U.A.E.'s Kalimat Group and Penguin Random House India have entered into a partnership to translate books from Arabic to English and English into Arabic, for global distribution.

Judgment Phase of Internet Archive Copyright Case Appears Imminent

More than four months after finding the Internet Archive liable for copyright infringement, the next phase in the litigation appears to be close. In a July 28 order, judge John G. Koeltl gave the parties until August 11 to deliver recommendations for determining a judgment in the closely watched copyright case, adding there will be "no more extensions."

Judge Finds Revived Amazon E-book Monopoly Suit Should Proceed

A magistrate judge in New York has once again recommended that a lawsuit accusing the Big Five publishers of colluding with Amazon to fix e-book prices should be dismissed. But in a twist, the court suggested a monopolization claim against Amazon be allowed to proceed.