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DOJ v PRH: Agents Have Their Say
In a day dominated by testimony from some of publishing's leading agents, the overall theme was that the biggest advance is not the only thing that is important in reaching an agreement with a publisher, and that these agents believe that S&S authors would benefit from becoming part of PRH.
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DOJ v. PRH: Agents, Publishers Move Center Stage
As attorneys for Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster took their turn to defend PRH's purchase of S&S, William Morris Endeavor's Jennifer Rudolph Walsh, Gallery publisher Jennifer Bergstrom, and Norton's John Glusman found themselves in the witness chair.
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AAP Won't Seek Fees in Maryland E-book Case
In a new filing the AAP said that it will not seek to recoup costs and legal fees it incurred in its successful challenge to a Maryland e-book law that was declared unconstitutional earlier this year.
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From the Archive: June 8, 1992
David McCullough, the author of 12 bestselling books, died August 7 at age 89. PW caught up with McCullough in 1992 shortly after his sixth book, 'Truman,' was released by the only publisher he ever had, Simon & Schuster.
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DOJ v PRH: Brian Murray Still Wants S&S at HarperCollins
HarperCollins CEO Brian Murray, testifying in the trial over whether the Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster sale will go through, said he was “shocked” by the price PRH offered for S&S. Later in the day, the defense cross-examined the government's economic witness.
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DOJ v PRH: Don Weisberg, Government's Economist Raise Concerns over PRH-S&S Merger
As the government's case against Penguin Random House's acquisition of Simon & Schuster winds down, Macmillan CEO Don Weisberg and government economist Nicholas Hill laid out reasons why they are concerned about the impact of the proposed merger.
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Close-Up on: John Patrick Green
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Tom Doherty Associates Rebranded as Tor Publishing Group
The rebranding of Tom Doherty Associates is designed to show the growth of the company beyond its science fiction and fantasy titles, said Tor president and publisher Devi Pillai.
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Close-Up on: Chas! Pangburn and Lower Your Sights
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From the Archive: August 3, 1901
We look back on our coverage of the first American Booksellers’ Association convention, held July 24, 1901, in New York City.
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DOJ v. PRH: Markus Dohle's Silicon Valley of Media
In roughly five hours of testimony on Thursday, Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle jousted with government lawyers over PRH's market share, his commitment to allow PRH and S&S editors to bid on the same books if the merger is completed, and other issues tied to what the impact of a PRH-S&S merger will be.
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Judge Backs Dismissal of 'Implausible' Amazon, Big Five Price-Fixing Suit
A week after a marathon hearing, magistrate judge Valerie Figueredo found no "direct evidence of a conspiracy to fix e-book prices and eliminate retail competition," and recommended the case be tossed.
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DOJ v. PRH: Karp's Second Day of Testimony
Simon & Schuster Jonathan Karp was again the featured witness as PRH attorneys pressed their case that the merger of the two companies would be good for S&S's authors. Morrow's Liate Stehlik and Michael Jacobs of Abrams also took the witness stand.
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Trinity University Press Launches Two New Imprints
Trinity University Press has launched two new imprints: Tinta Books, which will focus on the culture, history and current affairs of Mexico and Mexican American life, and Terra Firma, about nature and the environment.
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DOJ v. PRH: Jonathan Karp and Stephen King Take the Stand
Day two of the DOJ's trial to block PRH from acquiring S&S featured a little star power: bestselling author Stephen King. In terms of the case before the court, however, the highlight of the day was the testimony of S&S CEO Jonathan Karp.
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With Hearing Set, Court Urged to Dismiss Closely Watched Virginia Obscenity Lawsuits
A Virginia state judge has set an August 30 hearing for two lawsuits that seek to ban two popular books from bookshelves across the state, alleging they are “obscene” under an obscure state obscenity law.
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DOJ v. PRH: Opening Arguments, Pietsch Testimony on Day One Trial to Block PRH/S&S Merger
After the government and PRH reiterated their positions in opening arguments, HBG CEO Michael Pietsch testified to a number of concerns he has if the PRH-S&S merger is approved and said he hoped his parent company would bid on S&S if the deal is blocked.
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Three Questions for Kate Morton
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DOJ Trial to Block PRH/S&S Merger Begins; Evidence Dispute Looms
The government’s bid to block Penguin Random House’s acquisition of rival Big Five publisher Simon & Schuster gets underway today, with opening arguments before judge Florence Pan in Washington, D.C.
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David Lott Sees His Stories Published
The late editor's story collection 'Back in Brookford' was released through his self-publishing imprint, Nichols Street Press, in June. The stories use details common to late-20th-century life as anchors for eerie and unsettling events.
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