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At 75, Basic Books Knows How to Make History

By Sam Spratford | 11/03/2025 @ 09:00AM

The Hachette imprint, launched in 1950 as the publishing arm of a psychoanalysis book club, has grown into a leading voice in psychology, politics, and history. With the recently formed Basic Books Group, publisher Lara Heimert is setting her sights on the future.
PM Press Crowdfunds for Full Ownership of Warehouse

By Nathalie op de Beeck | 11/03/2025 @ 08:50AM

The radical indie publisher, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2027, aims to secure its future by raising $250,000 to pay off the mortgage on its Binghamton, N.Y., warehouse.
Lady Knights Are Having a Moment

by Kerensa Cadenas | 10/31/2025 @ 07:00PM

A spate of new novels featuring strong and sometimes sapphic women warriors could presage the next big thing in fantasy.
How ‘House of Day, House of Night’ by Olga Tokarczuk Got Made

by PW staff | 10/31/2025 @ 07:00PM

An inside look at the publication process for the Nobel Prize winner’s classic novel.
The Dayton Literary Peace Prize at 20: PW Talks with Nick Raines

by John Maher | 10/31/2025 @ 07:00PM

The executive director of the only international literary peace prize awarded in the United States discusses the prize’s place in a divisive and war-torn present.
Macmillan Acquires Sounds True’s Book, Audio Businesses

By Jim Milliot | 10/31/2025 @ 11:35AM

The Big Five house has purchased the book, e-book, audiobook, and audio original catalogs of the mind-body-spirit publisher. With the sale, Sounds True will focus on its online learning, events, and digital media businesses.
Mango Publishing Is Shutting Down

By Jim Milliot and Sam Spratford | 10/30/2025 @ 11:00AM

Founded in 2014 by industry veteran Chris McKenney, the Miami-based Mango enjoyed early success, but high-interest loans taken during the pandemic and worsening industry conditions made it impossible for the indie publisher to continue.
Geological Society of America Honors Mountain Press’s Legacy

By Claire Kirch | 10/30/2025 @ 09:30AM

After acquiring 75% of the Missoula, Mont.–based press’s list last year, the geoscience nonprofit is “focused on shepherding the books into the future and making sure we hold on to all of the things that make these books so popular,” said director of publications Bridgette Moore.
Fantagraphics Launches East Asian Comics Imprint

By Sam Spratford | 10/30/2025 @ 09:15AM

Takumigraphics, the storied comics publisher’s new dedicated home for manga, manhwa, and graphic novels from across the region, will debut with four titles next spring.
How ‘Deeper Than the Ocean’ by Mirta Ojito Got Made

by PW staff | 10/24/2025 @ 07:00PM

An inside look at the publication process for the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist’s debut novel.
Play Ball: PW Talks with Susan Canavan

by Sam Spratford | 10/24/2025 @ 07:00PM

After leaving her editing job at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2019, the editor turned agent found a niche in selling popular nonfiction titles—especially in the sports space.
Nancy Miller Steps Down as Bloomsbury Trade Publishing Director

By Sam Spratford | 10/23/2025 @ 10:00AM

Effective January 1, the 17-year Bloomsbury veteran will assume the role of executive editor, where she will continue shaping the adult list that has transformed the U.K.-based company's U.S. arm into a trade powerhouse.
Kate Elton Appointed CEO of HarperCollins UK

by Sophia Stewart | 10/22/2025 @ 10:00AM

After a brief period as interim CEO following the surprise resignation of longtime CEO Charlie Redmayne, Elton has been officially named to head HC UK.
New Report Urges Publishers to Capitalize on Hidden Strengths

By Jim Milliot | 10/21/2025 @ 09:45AM

Consulting firm Bain & Company argues that now is the time for the publishing industry to band together to find ways to win back consumers looking to break their obsession with screens.
With Key Lime, Former Mango Staff Bear New Fruit

By Sam Spratford | 10/21/2025 @ 09:30AM

The Miami-based Key Lime Publishing has launched under the direction of president and publisher Hugo Villabona, formerly chief content officer at Mango Publishing Group, with the aim of highlighting new and underrepresented voices.
Putting a Wrap on Frankfurt

By Ed Nawotka | 10/17/2025 @ 07:00PM

Everything from deals to AI drew the attention of fairgoers. The number of professionals in attendance rose 3% to about 118,000, while general public attendance increased 4% to 120,000.
How ‘The Pelican Child’ by Joy Williams Got Made

by PW staff | 10/17/2025 @ 07:00PM

An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest collection of short stories.
Trump Refiles Lawsuit Against PRH, ‘NYT’

By Jim Milliot | 10/17/2025 @ 09:30AM

After a federal judge tossed President Donald Trump’s disparagement lawsuit filed in September against the New York Times and Penguin Random House, Trump has refiled a claim seeking $15 billion in damages. The defendants once again called the suit meritless.
The World’s Largest Publishers, 2025

By Jim Milliot | 10/16/2025 @ 08:00AM

There’s a new #1 on our annual ranking of the planet’s biggest publishers.

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