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Berrett-Koehler Publishers Saw Growth in 2021
Now in its 30th year, the Oakland publisher finds that adhering to high corporate, social, and environmental standards helps spur growth.
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Ben Okri, Booker Winner, Comes to Other Press
For over 30 years, Nigerian writer Ben Okri has been at the forefront of international literature, but has not attained widespread name recognition in the United States. Other Press wants that to change.
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In Focus: AAPI Authors Respond to Anti-Asian Violence
We reached out to a number of publishers to discuss their approach to finding and publishing books by and about Asian American and Pacific Islander communities that celebrate the diversity of cultural identities and experiences.
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New and Forthcoming AAPI-Focused Titles
Check out our listings of new and forthcoming fiction and nonfiction titles on the storytelling, history, achievements, and complexity of the AAPI global diaspora.
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Hachette Book Group Plans Return to Offices Starting in Late April
Hachette Book Group employees will begin their return to working from company offices this April, CEO Michael Pietsch has announced to staff.
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It's All About Branding: Spotlight on Lulu
The veteran self-publishing platform offers authors time-tested tools to publish quality books, build their brands, and reach readers. (Sponsored)
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Self-Publishing Made Simple: Spotlight on Draft2Digital
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the self-publishing services provider offers easy-to-use, free tools to help indie authors publish books and find readers. (Sponsored)
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Indie Authors Don't Have to Go It Alone: Spotlight on Bublish
As a publishing partner, Bublish offers authors a complete solution with a wide range of services, including editing, design, marketing, and distribution. (Sponsored)
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Unparalleled Publishing Partnerships: Spotlight on EBL
PW sat down with Lantia CEO Enrique Parrilla to talk about the EBL platform’s nuts and bolts, book distribution, what makes the company stand out from the pack, and a whole lot more. (Sponsored)
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Triangle Square Expands After a Decade of Growth
If publishing imprints were people, 10-year-old Triangle Square Books for Young Readers would be Seven Stories’ Mini-Me; the concept for an activist children’s line parallels the adult division, with books for “skeptical young readers.”
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Eclectic Small Presses Saw Gains in 2021
Five independent publishers leaned on what they do best to grow in 2021.
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From the Archive: March 30, 2020
In March 2020, PW was racing to keep up with the changes to the industry unleashed by the start of the Covid pandemic.
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WNDB Launches Virtual Community for Mid-Level Diverse Publishing Professionals
The We Need Diverse Books nonprofit organization advocating for more inclusion in the industry is launching a virtual community platform for mid-level diverse publishing professionals in an effort to improve retention rates.
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HBG Integrates Sales, Subsidiary Rights
As part of its ongoing efforts to integrate Workman Publishing into its operations, Hachette Book Group has announced its plans to meld the HBG and Workman sales and subrights teams. The new reporting lines will begin effective March 14.
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How Agents and Authors Can Deal with Subpoenas from DoJ, PRH, S&S
The Authors Guild has sent authors and agents advice on how to respond to subpoenas issued by the U.S. Department of Justice, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster as part of the government's effort to prevent PRH's purchase of S&S.
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Retail, Backlist Drove Chronicle in 2021
Increased foot traffic in retail shops, new accounts, and reliable backlist sales translated into a good year for Chronicle Books last year.
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The Future of the Espresso Book Machine
Following the death of legendary Random House editor Jason Epstein, who cofounded On Demand Books with Dane Neller in 2003, Neller said that he believes there is still a place for ODB's signature creation, which the company has called “an ATM for books.”
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From the Archive: March 14, 2016
In March 2016, years of legal wrangling over the DOJ’s e-book price-fixing suit against Apple and five publishers ended when the Supreme Court declined to hear Apple’s appeal.
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Disney Publishing Teams with ESPN for New Publishing Imprint
Disney Publishing Worldwide is pairing with ESPN to create a new imprint, Andscape Books. DPW and ESPN are both part of the Walt Disney Company, and Andscape is ESPN’s Black media platform. First books will be released later this year.
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Rebel Girls Receives $13 Million in Investments
The Rebel Girls brand has raised $13 million, and has announced new additions to its board of directors.