Humble Bundle Rises to New Challenges
The platform, which sells DRM-free digital content and gives some of the proceeds to nonprofits, has helped raise $450,000 for indie booksellers and comics retailers since the start of the year. more...Book Deals: Week of July 6, 2020
Holt takes two from activist and YA author Kimberly Jones, Thomas & Mercer buys a standalone thriller from Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver, and more. more...
Verso, Feminist Press Turn 50
Two of the oldest and most respected radical English-language publishers have managed to be more relevant than ever by staying true to their roots. more...
Comics Without Cons
With public gatherings on hold, comics publishers and creators and pop culture show organizers struggle. more...
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Publisher NewsAmid Legal Battle, S&S Pushes Up Pub Date for Trump Niece's Memoir
Citing high demand and interest, the publisher has announced that it will release Mary L. Trump's tell-all early, on Tuesday, July 14.
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People
Dana Canedy Named Publisher at S&S
Dana Canedy, a former 'New York Times' journalist who has been the administrator of the Pulitzer Prizes since 2017, has been named senior v-p and publisher of the S&S imprint, effective July 27.
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Manufacturing
Ingram Upgrades Printing, Shipping Networks
Citing industry shifts as well as disruptions in the publishing supply chain caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Ingram Content Group said it is investing millions of dollars in an upgrade to its global printing and distribution network.
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Shows & Events
Covid-19 Impact Listing: Cancellations, Closings, Policy Changes, and More
A list of canceled events, closed facilities, impacted industry functions and policies, and more to help book business professionals navigate the new coronavirus and its impact on the industry.
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Bookselling
Print Units Jump at the End of June
All major categories posted gains in the week ended June 27, 2020, and unit sales of print books jumped 18% in the week as a result.
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Financial Reporting
Pandemic Takes a Toll on Industry Stocks
The Publishers Weekly Stock Index fell nearly 20% in the first six months of 2020.
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Publisher News
Humble Bundle Rises to New Challenges
The platform, which sells DRM-free digital content and gives some of the proceeds to nonprofits, has helped raise $450,000 for indie booksellers and comics retailers since the start of the year.
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Publisher News
Verso, Feminist Press Turn 50
Two of the oldest and most respected radical English-language publishers have managed to be more relevant than ever by staying true to their roots.
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Book Deals
Book Deals: Week of July 6, 2020
Holt takes two from activist and YA author Kimberly Jones, Thomas & Mercer buys a standalone thriller from Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver, and more.
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Comics
Comics Without Cons
With public gatherings on hold, comics publishers and creators and pop culture show organizers struggle.
