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Tor Books Criticized for Use of AI-Generated Art in 'Gothikana' Cover Design
The use of AI-generated assets in the cover art for the dark academia novel 'Gothikana' by RuNyx, originally self-published and reissued by Tor Books' romance imprint Bramble, has set off a debate about the role of AI in publishing.
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Alessandra Bastagli Tapped to Lead One Signal
Bastagli will leave Astra House for One Signal on February 26, filling the role vacated by Julia Cheiffetz in January. Nicholas Ciani, previously a senior editor acquiring books across three imprints, has been promoted to executive editor at One Signal.
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Endnotes: ‘The Swans of Harlem’ by Karen Valby
An inside look at the publication process for Karen Valby’s history of America’s first permanent Black professional ballet company and its pioneering dancers.
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KKR Is in 'No Hurry' to Sell Simon & Schuster
Pete Stavros, co-head of global equity for KKR, said that it will be at least five years before the private equity firm considers selling Simon & Schuster, which it bought last fall. Stavros added that he has many hopes for what S&S can accomplish before he looks for a new home for the company.
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Court Trims Authors’ Copyright Lawsuit Against Open AI
A federal judge in California has dismissed a host of claims made by several groups of authors in a now consolidated lawsuit and gave the authors until March 13 to file an amended complaint. The suit’s core claim of direct infringement—which Open AI did not seek to dismiss—remains active.
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Sally Kim Named President and Publisher of Little, Brown
In David Shelley's first major appointment since taking over as CEO at Hachette Book Group, Putnam publisher Sally Kim will take the helm of Little, Brown, effective March 4. Kim succeeds Bruce Nichols, who has led the imprint since 2020.
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Brittani Hilles and Amelia Possanza Launch Lavender Public Relations
The literary public relations agency, cofounded by veterans of the William Morrow and Flatiron publicity departments, will specialize in representing queer and feminist authors and organizations.
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Chill Subs Wants to Take the Angst Out of Submissions
Karina Kupp and Benjamin Davis’s website Chill Subs unites writers around a common goal: making manuscript submissions less onerous.
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Endnotes: 'Mania' by Lionel Shriver
A look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel.
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Skyhorse Acquires Upstart Conservative Publisher All Seasons Press
The acquisition of All Seasons Press follows Skyhorse’s December 28 blockbuster deal to acquire Regnery, one of America’s best-known publishers of conservative authors.
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At 75, Thames & Hudson Rolls Out New Publishing Programs, Book Design Prize
The illustrated book publisher will launch a new series of small-format titles, gift program, and book design prize, alongside unique branding, to commemorate its 75th anniversary.
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Elsevier Chairman YS Chi Elected AAP Board Chair
Chi, chairman of Elsevier and director of corporate affairs for the RELX Group, has served on the AAP board since 2007, and previously served as its chair from 2016 to 2017.
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City Lights Rallies for a Palestinian Poet
A February 7 group reading at City Lights Books amplified the voice of Gazan poet Mosab Abu Toha and benefited the Middle East Children's Alliance.
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Sabrina McCarthy Named President of Bloomsbury USA
McCarthy joins the company from Ingram Publisher Services, where she has worked for eight years, most recently as v-p and general manager. She will take the helm of Bloomsbury USA in early April.
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Zibby Media Invests in Events—With a Touch of Glam
Zibby Media has invested heavily in a traditional means of promoting books: live events. The company has hosted a range of splashy gatherings across the country to bring its readers together, and later this month, founder Zibby Owens will embark on a 24-state tour to promote her debut novel, 'Blank.'
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Soho Press Debuts a Horror Imprint, Hell's Hundred
The Manhattan-based independent press has launched its fourth imprint, which will publish two new horror titles this year, including the latest from Soho Crime stalwart Stuart Neville.
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Vivendi to Separate into Four Companies, Including a Publishing Firm
Vivendi plans to separate into four companies, including an as-yet-unnamed publishing company that would include its nearly 57.3% majority stake in Lagardère, the parent company of Hachette Livre. The company would be listed on the stock market.
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PRH Led in Children’s Picture Book Bestsellers in 2023, While Scholastic Took Top Spot in Fiction
Penguin Random House strengthened its grip on the picture book lists and made gains on the frontlist fiction lists, which Scholastic still rules.
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Endnotes: ‘The Bad Ones’ by Melissa Albert
An inside look at the publication process for Melissa Albert's new horror-tinged YA fantasy.
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Simon & Schuster Kicks Off Its Centennial Celebration
The country's third largest trade publisher will mark its 100th anniversary with a series of events, starting with the release of the Simon & Schuster 100, a selection of titles that the company says reflects the scope of its publishing program.
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