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Displaying all articles tagged:
Publishing
books
Mar. 24, 2023
The Spine Collector
For five years, a mysterious figure has been stealing books before their release. Is it espionage? Revenge? A trap? Or a complete waste of time?
By
Reeves Wiedeman
the spine collector
Jan. 6, 2023
At Court for the Spine Collector’s Final Chapter
Filippo Bernardini pleaded guilty and may face up to 21 months of prison time after a yearslong publishing fraud.
By
Reeves Wiedeman
and
Jack Denton
american crisis
Aug. 17, 2022
Andrew Cuomo Can Keep $5 Million for COVID-19 Book, Judge Rules
After an ethics panel previously said he had to give it up for reported improper use of state resources.
By
Justin Curto
under oath
Aug. 2, 2022
Stephen King, ‘Freelance Writer,’ Testifies Against Book-Publishing Merger
He criticized the proposed merger of Penguin Random House and his publisher, Simon & Schuster.
By
Jennifer Zhan
mysteries
Feb. 4, 2022
The Talented Mr. Bernardini
Is this man the notorious Spine Collector?
By
Reeves Wiedeman
got ‘em
Jan. 5, 2022
The FBI Has Made an Arrest in the Spine Collector Case
Filippo Bernardini was charged with fraud and aggravated identity theft.
By
Bethy Squires
books
May 18, 2021
Philip Roth Biographer Accused of Sexual Assault, Publisher Pulls Book
The book has now been picked up by Skyhorse Publishing, which previously released memoirs by Woody Allen and Michael Cohen.
By
Jennifer Zhan
cancellations
Jan. 18, 2021
Simon & Schuster Cancels Senator Josh Hawley’s Book After Capitol Riot
Hawley has found a new publisher for his book in Regnery, which is distributed globally by… wait for it… Simon & Schuster.
By
Chris Murphy
books
Jan. 5, 2021
The Implosion of
American Dirt
How one of publishing’s most hyped books became its biggest horror story — and still ended up a best seller.
By
Lila Shapiro
booked and busy
Dec. 15, 2020
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Forms Publishing Imprint With Random House
Seriously, Blue Ivy Carter is begging y’all to pick up a book.
By
Zoe Haylock
books
Nov. 25, 2020
Penguin Random House Buys Simon & Schuster for Over $2 Billion
The Big Four become three.
By
Zoe Haylock
quack
Aug. 13, 2020
Bette Midler to Write Kid’s Book About the Wind Beneath the Hot Duck’s Wings
Did you ever know that you’re my mallard?
By
Madison Malone Kircher
#sayhername
July 30, 2020
Oprah Honors Breonna Taylor on the Cover of
O
Mag
For the first time ever, Oprah won’t be on the cover.
By
Zoe Haylock
publishing
July 15, 2020
Lisa Lucas Leaves National Book Foundation for Publisher Role at Knopf
She’ll be the first Black woman publisher at Pantheon and Schocken Books.
By
Justin Curto
tiny reparations
July 8, 2020
Phoebe Robinson to Launch Book Imprint at Penguin Random House
Robinson says change has to happen behind the scenes to address the lack of diversity in publishing.
By
Rebecca Alter
publishing
July 6, 2020
Dana Canedy to Be First Black Publisher of Simon & Schuster
And she’s the third woman to hold the position.
By
Zoe Haylock
books
June 9, 2020
Harper Acquires New Novel From Deadspin Founder Will Leitch
Lucky
will be Leitch’s fifth book.
By
Zoe Haylock
the industry
June 7, 2020
Roxane Gay and Other Authors Reveal Salary Disparities With #PublishingPaidMe
Urban fantasy novelist L.L. McKinney started the call to action.
By
Devon Ivie
books
May 12, 2020
Simon & Schuster President and CEO Carolyn Reidy Dies at 71
“As a publisher and a leader, Carolyn pushed us to stretch to do just that little bit more; to do our best and then some for our authors.”
By
Madison Malone Kircher
books
Mar. 3, 2020
Ronan Farrow Cuts Ties With Hachette Over Woody Allen Memoir
Farrow called for a full fact-check of the memoir.
By
Charu Sinha
publishing drama
Sept. 5, 2019
Around 800 Copies of Margaret Atwood’s
Handmaid’s Tale
Sequel Got Sent Out Early
“Good news!” read a note sent to some customers. “We’re able to get part of your order to you sooner than we originally promised.”
By
Lila Shapiro
and
Jackson McHenry
publishing
May 17, 2019
Alfred A. Knopf Has Fired Publishing Luminary Gary Fisketjon
The company said Fisketjon breached company policy.
By
Bethy Squires
the mueller report
Apr. 18, 2019
How to Read Your Mueller Report (and How Long You’ll Have to Wait)
From a no-frills mass-market edition to an audiobook to Alan Dershowitz, five ways to get the goods.
By
BORIS KACHKA
scammers gonna scam
Feb. 7, 2019
Best-Selling Scammer Dan Mallory to Continue Scamming
The Woman in the Window
author will publish a second book.
By
Katie Rothstein
year in culture 2018
Dec. 5, 2018
Book Publishing’s No Good, Very Good Year of Trump
In 2018, publishers cried about the president all the way to the bank.
By
Lila Shapiro
audiobooks
Sept. 20, 2018
Audiobooks Are the New E-books, Except They Might Keep Growing
The rise of audiobooks is a tech story, and the battle for its future involves the same players as the e-book wars.
By
BORIS KACHKA
keanu reeves
Aug. 16, 2018
Keanu Reeves Is Publishing ‘Esoteric’ Books, Not Erotic Like We First Thought
This is cool too, though.
By
Halle Kiefer
June 8, 2018
The Best Titles From Anthony Bourdain’s Book Imprint
Anthony Bourdain’s publisher and collaborator selects the best books from Bourdain’s imprint.
By
Hunter Harris
tributes
June 8, 2018
Anthony Bourdain’s Editor Says He Was Working on a ‘More Personal’ New Book
“I’ve never heard one person say anything negative about Tony Bourdain.”
By
BORIS KACHKA
books
Mar. 22, 2018
Sarah Jessica Parker Is a Book Person Now
This year’s hottest trend is books.
By
Anne Victoria Clark
publishing
Mar. 15, 2018
Younger
Made Up a Book Pitch Good Enough to Get Published in Real Life
Simon & Schuster is publishing
Marriage Vacation
in June.
By
Jackson McHenry
Jan. 5, 2018
What the Job of a Sensitivity Reader Is Really Like
Dhonielle Clayton explains.
By
Lila Shapiro
acquisitions
Dec. 20, 2017
Rolling Stone
Has a New Owner After Penske Media Invests $100 Million Valuation
PMC adds
Rolling Stone
to a list of titles that includes Deadline,
Variety
, and IndieWire.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
July 13, 2016
When Will Helen DeWitt Be Recognized As One of the Great American Novelists?
A flood of bad luck has kept her debut
The Last Samurai
out of print. Will a new edition finally change things?
By
Christian Lorentzen
Apr. 6, 2016
Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner Launch Their Own Book Publishing Imprint
Lena Dunham isn’t just a writer of books – soon she’ll be a publisher of books, too. Today BuzzFeed reports that Dunham and Jenni Konner have […]
By
Megh Wright
Mar. 23, 2016
How Comedian Pat Stango Made His Day Job His Dream Job
Part-time writer/comedian, full-time Penguin Random House Publishing employee, Pat Stango has created a pretty fun branded content idea with […]
By
Luke Kelly Clyne
reasons to love new york
Dec. 18, 2015
This One-Man Publishing House May Be the Book World’s Smallest Press
ANTIBOOKCLUB, the operation of 33-year-old Gabriel Levinson, releases just one title of literary fiction or nonfiction each year.
By
Nick Tabor
amazon prime
Nov. 13, 2014
Amazon Buries the Hatchet (Not Hachette)
The online retailer and the publishing company have finally made a deal. But what were the terms?
By
Boris Kachka
July 7, 2014
Dave Hill Clears Up the Amazon-Hachette Dispute for Dick Cavett and […]
The battle between Amazon and Hachette books rages on without any comment from Amazon, so Dave Hill put together this video with legendary TV […]
By
Megh Wright
amazon reviews
July 2, 2014
The Book World Asks: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Amazon?
“A loya jirga for book people” was convened last night to look for answers.
By
Boris Kachka
books
July 14, 2013
J.K. Rowling Secretly Wrote and Published a Detective Novel
But now that everyone knows, Amazon orders for the book are skyrocketing.
By
Delia Paunescu
publishing
Feb. 26, 2013
Variety
Will Soon Stop Releasing Daily Editions
Also, they’re removing their paywall.
By
Jesse David Fox
Aug. 14, 2012
Five Ways Tumblr Doesn’t Prepare You To Write A Humor Book
In the modern publishing climate, there are two pathways to a humor book: Be famous or have a website. First, pull out your wallet and check […]
By
Phil Edwards
Feb. 29, 2012
Comedy Central’s Getting Into the Book Publishing Business
Looks like Comedy Central has taken their recent survey on youth’s love of comedy (plus the success of books by Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling, Jon […]
By
Hallie Cantor
harry potter
Feb. 23, 2012
J.K. Rowling Signs Deal for New Novel for Adults
Miss U, Harry Potter.
By
Margaret Lyons
publishing
Mar. 23, 2011
Elizabeth Taylor’s NYT Obituary Was Written by Someone Who Is Also Dead
And has been for years.
By
Kyle Buchanan
vulture recommends
Jan. 12, 2010
New York
‘Literary Idol’ Releases Debut Novel!
We ran an excerpt from a then-untitled novel; it didn’t take Maaza Mengiste long to get a book deal.
By
Boris Kachka
the end
Dec. 10, 2009
First They Came for the Trade Publication:
Kirkus
Closes
Kirkus was always known, to the booksellers and industry reporters who relied on its write-ups of forthcoming titles, as the cranky review house.
By
Boris Kachka
chat room
Nov. 18, 2009
Author Ben Yagoda Discusses Memoir Writing
On Palin’s new book: “I can only imagine how many typos will make it through.”
By
Boris Kachka
kudos
Oct. 29, 2009
Broke Writers Rejoice After the 25th Whiting Awards
Crashed cars! Publishers running off solar power! Tennyson quotes!
By
Boris Kachka
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