The PW Morning Report: Tuesday, July 28, 2009
By Craig Morgan Teicher -- Publishers Weekly, 7/28/2009 7:23:00 AM
A daily roundup of book and publishing news from across the Web: Tolkien Heirs Sue to Stop ‘Hobbit’ Film; Troubled by Amazon; Penguin U.K. Takes Big Hit; NPR on Shortcovers
Tolkien Heirs Sue to Stop ‘Hobbit’ Movie
School Library Journal reports that J.R.R. Tolkien’s heirs have filed a lawsuit over the film rights to The Hobbit, which is already in pre-production.
David L. Ulin Is Troubled by Amazon
David L. Ulin of the L.A. Times comments on Amazon’s control over what it sells.
Penguin U.K. Restructuring to Cost £10 Million
The Bookseller reports that Penguin U.K.’s recently announced restructuring will cause the company to take a significant hit in profits.
Review of the Day: Shortcovers
NPR reviews the e-reader app.
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