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Sci-Fi Publisher Tor Turns the Big 3-0

By Cynthia Potts | 04/12/2010 @ 12:00AM

Tor Books, generally regarded as the world’s most successful science fiction publisher, turns 30 this year. What are the secrets to its success?
The PW Morning Report: Monday, April 12, 2010

Craig Teicher | 04/12/2010 @ 12:00AM

A daily roundup of book and publishing news from across the Web: A Letter from PW's New President; The More Book-Like E-Reader; 'Kick-Ass' and Comics; 'Twilight' Boosts 'Wuthering'; Millions of Bookstores; AWP Redux.
Opening New Doors: SF/Fantasy Publishing 2010

By JoSelle Vanderhooft | 04/12/2010 @ 12:00AM

Last year was sluggish for book sales and gloomy for publishing personnel, with layoffs, hiring freezes, and cutbacks at an all-time high. Given that the recession is far from over, now would seem like a risky time to launch a new publishing venture, even for the most stable houses. Yet several publishers are doing just that.
News Briefs

| 04/12/2010 @ 12:00AM

HarperStudio Closing; Rich Leaving 'NYT' Pub Beat; Van Metre Up at Abrams; more.
The PW Morning Report: Friday, April 9, 2010

Craig Teicher | 04/09/2010 @ 12:00AM

A daily roundup of book and publishing news from across the Web: Oprah's Nighttime Books Show; 'Wimpy' Director; Piracy; Christian Publishers and iPad; Comics on iPad; iBookstore Sales.
The PW Morning Report: Thursday, April 8, 2010

By Craig Teicher | 04/08/2010 @ 12:00AM

A daily roundup of book and publishing news from across the Web: Postumous Carlin; Edible Books; David Foster Wallace, Poet; What the iPad Can Do.
Van Metre Named Publisher at Abrams

By John A. Sellers | 04/08/2010 @ 12:00AM

Following former publisher Howard W. Reeves's move to become editor-at-large earlier this year, Abrams has announced that Susan Van Metre will become v-p and publisher for Abrams Books for Young Readers and Amulet Books, effective immediately. Senior editor Tamar Brazis, who has edited books including Laura Numeroff's Jellybeans picture book series, is being promoted to executive editor. Van Metre hopes to build on Abrams' strengths, as well as take a fresh look at the younger end of the list.
The PW Morning Report: Wednesday, April 7 2010

By Craig Teicher | 04/07/2010 @ 12:00AM

A daily roundup of book and publishing news from across the Web: Visual
Artists Sue Google; Board Book Recall; Rowling Promises Next Book;
Should Publishers Pay Interns?; Mrs. Mailer Reviewed; The Future of
Reading.
The PW Morning Report: Tuesday, April 6, 2010

By Craig Teicher | 04/06/2010 @ 12:00AM

A daily roundup of book and publishing news from across
the Web: 'PW' Sale in the News; Marvel's Promising App; A Writer Fights to
Get Paid; 'The Bridge' Reviewed; Get Drunk for National Poetry Review.
News Briefs

| 04/05/2010 @ 12:00AM

Bloomsbury USA Up; Solid Quarter for Scholastic; Streisand to Headline BEA; more.
Feminist Press at 40: Changing Definitions

by Judith Rosen | 04/05/2010 @ 12:00AM

If there were any doubt that the Feminist Press of the City University of New York is changing, one need look no further than its 40th anniversary celebration earlier this month at Joe's Pub in New York City with Push author Sapphire, performance artist Karen Finley, PopAction choreographer Elizabeth Streb, hip-hop performer Toni Blackman, and singer/songwriter Justin Bond.
The PW Morning Report: Thursday, April 1, 2010

By Craig Teicher | 04/01/2010 @ 12:00AM

A daily roundup of
80s hairband reunion news from across the Web. April fools!
Just kidding, it's book and publishing news: Amazon flinches on bestseller discounting; It's National Poetry Month;
iPad Reviews; Book Smell.
Author Solutions Strikes Kindle Distribution Deal

Publishers Weekly Staff | 03/29/2010 @ 02:03PM

Vanity publishing company Author Solutions has struck a deal with Amazon to make its titles available on the Kindle.
News Briefs

| 03/29/2010 @ 12:00AM

Books Flat at Hastings; New Prez for Langenscheidt; Yale Launching Publishing Course; more.
L.A.'s Arundel Books Moves to Washington State

Wendy Werris | 03/23/2010 @ 02:52PM

Although L.A.'s Arundel Books ended its 25-year run in Los Angeles this past Saturday, the store is being reborn on Vashon Island in Washington State as part of the new Center for Sustainable Book Arts, a unique organization that will provide workshops and classes in book arts and literature and a retail space set to open in July 2010.
News Briefs

| 03/22/2010 @ 04:00AM

Borders Bonuses Approved; Glick Closes Seven-Figure YA Deal; more
Startup Loudmouth Press Offers Chance to Lay Blame

Calvin Reid | 03/16/2010 @ 01:16PM

If you've ever surveyed the long list of social problems in the morning paper and wanted to blame someone or something for them, then Loudmouth Press, a nonprofit startup focusing on books on social justice and politics by artists and writers, is the press for you.
Quirk Serializes Latest Mash-Up

Publishers Weekly Staff | 03/15/2010 @ 01:49PM

Quirk Books is offereing its newest mash-up, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls, in free downloads.
London Briefcase: What the Big Six Are Bringing to the Fair

By Rachel Deahl | 03/15/2010 @ 12:00AM

Glenn Beck rants about conspiracy theories (this time in fiction), Steve Martin explores the art world, Gary Shteyngart gets romantic, Jimmy Carter unlocks his diary, Laura Bush unlocks her life, and Drs. Oz and Roizen tackle parenting. These are just a few of the highlights you'll find among the books the “big six” are selling at the 2010 London Book Fair.
Earnings Up on Sales Decline at Books-A-Million; Preps E-book Plans

Jim Milliot | 03/11/2010 @ 09:49PM

Despite a 1.3% decline in sales for the year ended January 30, net income at Books-A-Million rose 30.1% to $13.8 million.

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