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Wayne State University Press Fires Three Senior Employees

By Claire Kirch | 02/10/2020 @ 09:00AM

Wayne State University Press fired three senior employees on Friday afternoon, including editor-in-chief Annie Martin. Sources speculate that the press may move in a digital publishing direction.
At the Center of It All: RBmedia Spreads Its Wings

| 02/10/2020 @ 12:00AM

With mobile apps, consumer websites, publishing partnerships, and new imprints, the world’s largest audiobook producer is on track for continued growth. (Sponsored)
Ten Speed Builds a Graphic List

By Calvin Reid | 02/07/2020 @ 07:00PM

In 2014, Ten Speed Press, best known for titles focused on lifestyle categories such as food and drink, published its first book-length comics work. And its list is growing.
Coffee House Press Imprint Emily Books Suspends Operations

By Claire Kirch | 02/04/2020 @ 07:00PM

Emily Books, which launched in 2011 and became Coffee House Press's first imprint in 2016, announced Tuesday that it is suspending operations in March.
Phaidon Acquires the Monacelli Press

By John Maher | 02/04/2020 @ 11:45AM

Phaidon, the London and New York–based publisher of books on the creative arts, has acquired the Monacelli Press, which publishes illustrated books on architecture, design, and the arts.
Skyhorse Adding Romance Imprint

By Jim Milliot | 02/04/2020 @ 09:00AM

Skyhorse publicity director Kathleen Schmidt will serve as editorial director of Palomino Press, which will release its first titles this fall.
#DignidadLiteraria, Macmillan Meet to Discuss Latinx Representation In Publishing

By Claire Kirch and John Maher | 02/03/2020 @ 09:00PM

According to leaders of the Latinx literary coalition #DignidadLiteraria, Macmillan agreed to committing to substantially increasing Latinx representation in both staff at the publisher and in the books it published following a private meeting in New York on Monday.
PNBA Rallies for Ill Debut Author

By Jason Boog | 02/01/2020 @ 06:50AM

Forest Avenue Press and the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association have joined forces to gather book reviews for Ramiza Shamoun Koya, the debut author of 'The Royal Abduls,' whose terminal cancer worsened ahead of the May 2020 release of her book.
Publishing’s ‘American Dirt’ Problem

By Rachel Deahl with reporting by Claire Kirch | 01/31/2020 @ 07:00PM

As controversy swirls around the previously hyped novel, those within the industry are noticeably silent.
'Stable Genius' Tops 'American Dirt' in Sales

By Jim Milliot | 01/31/2020 @ 09:00AM

Two books that generated lots of attention prior to their January 21 release date ran one-two among print bestsellers last week, with 'A Very Stable Genius' beating out 'American Dirt' for the top spot.
Citing 'Peril,' Flatiron Cancels 'American Dirt' Tour, Apologizes for 'Serious Mistakes'

By Claire Kirch | 01/29/2020 @ 03:45PM

Citing threats made and concerns for the safety of the author and booksellers, Flatiron cancelled the rest of Jeanine Cummins's 40-city national tour promoting her new novel 'American Dirt,' which has been met with controversy, and will instead hold town hall meetings.
PEN America 2020 Awards Shortlists Announced

By PW Staff | 01/29/2020 @ 03:00PM

PEN America has announced the finalists for the 2020 PEN America Literary Awards. Winners will be announced live at the 2020 PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony on March 2 at the Town Hall in New York City.
New Lee and Low Survey Shows No Progress on Diversity in Publishing

By John Maher | 01/29/2020 @ 09:00AM

This week, Lee and Low, which conducted a survey focusing on diversity in the book business in 2015, released the results of its latest update, for 2019; they were much the same.
California Creatives Rally to Repeal AB5 Legislation

By Jason Boog | 01/29/2020 @ 03:00AM

Around 300 writers, translators, musicians, dancers, and other California creatives gathered on the steps of the California State Capitol Tuesday morning calling for the state legislature to repeal the California Assembly Bill 5 that requires many employers to reclassify many gig workers as employees.
Chronicle Builds a List for Adult Fans of Lego

by Karen Raugust | 01/27/2020 @ 09:00AM

Chronicle Books has secured the rights from the Lego Group to release licensed books and stationery for adult fans of Lego. The first two titles are due out in April 2020.
MacDonald Regains Ownership of Comics News Blog ‘The Beat’

By Calvin Reid | 01/27/2020 @ 12:00AM

Three years after being acquired by David Steward II, founder of the pop culture media company Polarity, ownership of the comics and pop culture news blog 'The Beat' will return to its founder and editor-in-chief Heidi MacDonald in 2020.
Marvel Trade Books: Going Big, Young, and Strong

By Rob Salkowitz | 01/24/2020 @ 07:00PM

Marvel Entertainment, which dominates comics periodicals and enjoys a gigantic media footprint for its IP, has not made the book business a priority—until now.
Pondering the State of Digital Publishing

By Thad McIlroy | 01/24/2020 @ 07:00PM

One of our Digital Perspectives columnists takes time to gain some insight on the last year in publishing.
Flatiron Books Addresses 'American Dirt' Controversy

By Claire Kirch | 01/24/2020 @ 10:00AM

Flatiron addressed the controversy swirling about Jeanine Cummins and her novel, 'American Dirt,' declaring the novel is ultimately a tale of parental love.
WI15: Indie Publishers Caucus Talk Shop, Bookshop

By Claire Kirch | 01/22/2020 @ 12:10AM

The Independent Publishers Caucus advocacy group met in Baltimore yesterday to discuss topics ranging from audiobook sales and HR issues to how they can participate in Bookshop, the new online bookstore.

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