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PRH Sales Reorg Puts More Resources into Indie Bookstores
Penguin Random House has reorganized and expanded its independent bookselling sales teams and created a new sales group to sell adult titles from PRH distribution clients to indie accounts. The change is being made, the publisher said, to deepen its relationships with independent booksellers.
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Publishers, Agencies Start Receiving Subpoenas as DoJ-PRH Case Ramps Up
As Penguin Random House and the Department of Justice continue to prepare for an August trial in which PRH hopes to block the government’s effort to kill its acquisition of Simon & Schuster, professionals throughout the industry are finding themselves pulled into the legal fray.
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PRH Celebrates Black Excellence (and Books) with #AllWaysBlack
In May 2021, Penguin Random House launched a new marketing effort under the hashtag #AllWaysBlack. Over 26.3K followers and nearly a year later, the channel will expand in a number of ways.
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Industry Sales Up 12% in 2021
The AAP reports gains in all publishing categories last year.
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From the Archive: February 5, 1921
This week we’ve got a 1921 cover advertisement from Alfred A. Knopf, thanking the industry for its support of his then-new Borzoi Books.
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Jamie Raab Steps Down as President of Celadon
Jamie Raab has stepped down as president of Celadon Books to become publisher-at-large at Macmillan. Deb Futter will be Celadon's new president and publisher. Raab and Futter launched Celadon together in 2017.
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Hachette CEO Pietsch Elected Chairman of AAP Board
Michael Pietsch, CEO of Hachette Book Group, has been elected as chairman of the board of the Association of American Publishers for the 2022-2023 term.
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The History of FSG in Verse
The FSG Poetry Anthology, which pubbed in November, looks back at the press’s formidable poetry list.
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From the Archive: January 21, 1922
One hundred years ago, the establishment of the John Newbery Medal was announced in 'PW.'
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'Heavy Metal' Gets Its Mojo Back
In a scenario worthy of the influential magazine’s dystopian science fiction, 'Heavy Metal' announced a big relaunch just in time for a global pandemic that paralyzed retail and distribution. But it's ready to rock again.
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‘PW’ Turns 150
On Jan. 18, 1872, the first issue of 'The Weekly Trade Circular' was published. One year later, the magazine was renamed 'The Publishers' Weekly.' Here's how we're celebrating 150 years.
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Breaking Down 2021's Bestsellers by Publisher
Looking back on PW’s adult lists in 2021 finds shifts among the Big Five and some gains for indie presses.
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From the Archive: January 18, 1872
In the first installment of our yearlong weekly series presenting articles from the 'PW' archive, we have the first page of the first story in the first issue of 'Publishers Weekly,' from Jan. 18, 1872.
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Girl Power, Book Power
Publishers discuss how their new and upcoming titles consider the needs of women and girls.
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New Morrow Lifestyle Imprint Named Harvest
The new lifestyle imprint formed by HarperCollins following its acquisition of the trade division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will be called Harvest.
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Harlequin’s New Subscription Service Debuts
Priced at $14.99 per month, Harlequin Plus will offer subscribers monthly book bundles, access to an e-book library, and a regularly updated selection of movies and games.
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Inspired Publishing: Close-up on Christy Ottaviano Books
PW sat down with Christy Ottaviano, vice president and publisher of Christy Ottaviano Books, to talk about her new eponymous imprint, the type of books she wants to publish, and what she's planning for the year to come.(Sponsored)
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A New Era for the 'Rumpus'
Alyson Sinclair is the new owner of online literary publication the Rumpus, acquiring it from Marisa Siegel, its former managing editor and owner since 2017. Alysia Li Ying Sawchyn has been named editor-in-chief.
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Barnes & Noble Unveils Union Square & Company
Approximately one year after Barnes & Noble CEO James Daunt tapped Emily Meehan to reinvent the retailer’s publishing operation, Meehan has unveiled a new name for the company and a host of new initiatives.
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After a Good 2021, Hachette CEO Sees Lingering Issues
In a letter welcoming the Hachette Book Group staff back from the holiday break, Michael Pietsch called 2021 “a very successful year for HBG," while also noting that challenges such as supply chain disruptions and return-to-office uncertainties didn't end with the arrival of a new year.
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