NBC News Forms Publishing Unit

NBC News has formed NBC Publishing to use its audio and video assets to create its own digital books in text and enhanced editions. NBC v-p Michael Fabiano has been appointed general manager of NBC Publishing and hired two publishing veterans: Peter Costanzo, previously with F + W Media and Perseus Books Group, has been named creative director, and Brian Perrin, most recently with Rodale, has been named director of digital development. NBC Publishing will release its first e-book in February and plans about 30 titles the first year.

Amazon, HMH Ink Pact

Amazon Publishing has reached a licensing deal with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for HMH to publish and distribute all adult titles from AP’s New York office under a new HMH imprint to be called New Harvest. The deal starts with Amazon Publishing’s fall list, and HMH will distribute the titles in North America to all channels.