The PW Morning Report, Nov. 20, 2007

By Dermot McEvoy -- Publishers Weekly, 11/20/2007 4:43:00 AM

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Hungarian Writer Magda Szabo Dead at 90, reports Reuters
One of Hungary’s most famous authors died at home on Monday. Her works included The Door and Fresco.

Scott McClellan Speaks—Really!—and Points the Finger at Bush, sez Editor & Publisher
Former White House spokesman admits in new Public Affairs book to misleading country about the Valerie Plame affair

Karl Rove Trolling for Publishing Dollars, according to New York Observer
Bush’s Brain—apparently recovered from the stroke he suffered in last November’s elections—was in New York late last week visiting panting publishers looking for a book deal

Stuart M. Bitting Named CFO of Thomas Nelson, reports The Book Standard
Christian publisher names replacement for Joe L. Powers, who will remain with company until his retirement in 2009

Keith Donohue Gets Two Book Deal From Crown, sez New York Observer
Author of The Stolen Child to get $1.3 million for Angels of Destruction and future title