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Erroll McDonald Says, I Am Not Your BIPOC
The v-p and executive editor at Alfred A. Knopf shares why he rejects the ubiquitous acronym.
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The Bookish Legacy of Marcus Garvey
Black Classics Press founder W. Paul Coates on the legacy of Marcus Garvey in publishing and bookselling.
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Conservative Publishing in America Today
Former Regnery Publishing president Marji Ross argues that conservative publishers, after finding their voice and audience, now face challenges to being heard.
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The Political Book in a Political World
Peter Osnos, journalist turned publisher, explains how policy, planks, and platforms become books.
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Just Do It (Yourself): A History of Self-Publishing
Born of necessity—or as a last resort—self-publishing is now the preferred choice of millions of authors, writes ‘BookLife’ reviews editor Alan Scherstuhl
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Small Press Distributors Survive Through Transformation
Julie Schaper, a veteran of the small press distribution world, has seen it all—and lived to tell the tale.
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Publishing House of Horrors: Spotlight on Stygian Sky Media
With an ever-expanding list of titles, genres, authors, and imprints, the indie publisher is giving writers a path to success and an alternative to larger, more traditional houses. (Sponsored)
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One Hundred Years and Counting: Spotlight on Walter Foster
After a century of success and growth—and on PW’s 150th anniversary—the imprint looks to the future by leveraging the latest technology and remaining true to its origin. (Sponsored)
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The Future of Publishing Is Now: Spotlight on knkPublishing
With the only Microsoft-certified publishing software on the planet, knk is helping publishers adapt to a rapidly changing industry. (Sponsored)
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Celebrating C&T Publishing’s 40th Anniversary
The preeminent publisher of quilting patterns and techniques reflects on nearly 40 successful years, adds titles in different genres, and looks to the future. (Sponsored)
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From the Archive: April 17, 1943
In April 1943, Doubleday, Doran announced the publication of a book about the coming Allied invasion of Europe, set to be released that June 4—almost a year to the day before the actual invasion.
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Authors and Booksellers Mobilize for Midterm Voters
Writers for Democratic Action, an organization of some 2,600 authors, is mobilizing its membership in a campaign called Book the Vote. WDA will facilitate nonpartisan voter registration for the 2022 midterm election, working with authors, bookstores, and libraries to educate voters about their home states’ voting procedures.
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Again, a Fantagraphics Graphic Novel Is Stranded On a Ship
The entire 10,000-copy print run of cartoonist Jordan Crane’s new graphic novel, 'Keeping Two,' is on board a container ship that has been mired in the Chesapeake Bay for more than three weeks.
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Random House, Sugar23 Partner to Launch Sugar23 Book Imprint
Random House has joined with Sugar23, a TV/film and content management and media production house, to launch Sugar23 Books, a co-branded publishing imprint that will develop and release titles in partnership with a variety of imprints at the Random House division.
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New Categories Fuel Growth at Andrews McMeel
The publisher saw strong sales across the board over the past two years, with net revenues up more than 25% from 2019.
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Paper Shortage, Workforce Issues Tackled in Webinar
The publishing industry faces continuing supply chain issues and paper shortages, while another set of challenges has appeared in early 2022, in the form of employee resignations and work-life balance issues.
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From the Archive: April 16, 1973
In April 1973, Grosset & Dunlap, which is now a Penguin children’s imprint, announced the impending publication of a very adult book: Norman Mailer’s biography of Marilyn Monroe.
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Gayatri Patnaik Named Director of Beacon Press
Following Helene Atwan's retirement, Patnaik has been promoted to director, effective July 30.
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Lonely Planet Blends Print, QR Codes in New Experience Guidebooks
Lonely Planet has launched a set of travel guides featuring “pull-out city maps, gatefold maps, and QR codes to unlock additional digital content from the Lonely Planet website.” Guides to Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Portugal, and Scotland roll out this spring.
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Z2 Comics Has Found Its Groove
The independent graphic novel publisher, which evolved into its current business model in 2019, is forging a different path to market than many of its competitors while sticking closely to the aesthetics that hardcore comic fans know and love.
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