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The NEA Has Turned Its Back on Books—Now What?
After the National Endowment for the Arts terminated dozens of grants last month, nonprofit publishers say the scuppering of the agency could upend the entire literary ecosystem.
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How ‘Lonely Crowds’ by Stephanie Wambugu Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s debut novel.
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Denied Judicial Restraining Order, Fired Copyright Chief Tries New Route to Keep Her Job
On May 28, a judge denied Shira Perlmutter's request for a temporary restraining order blocking her dismissal as U.S. register of copyrights. A day later, her attorneys responded by asking for an expedited hearing to rule on her lawsuit.
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Scholastic Combines Its Trade, Fairs, and Clubs Businesses
A day after Ellie Berger announced plans to step down as president of Scholastic Trade Publishing, the publisher has announced the integration of its trade publishing, book fairs, and books clubs businesses into the Scholastic Children’s Book Group under Sasha Quinton as president and Jackie De Leo as publisher and chief merchant.
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What Comes Next for a Changed Disney Publishing?
Over the last six months, the book publishing arm of the Walt Disney Co. has undergone dramatic changes. And given the scope of the $91 billion conglomerate’s business interests, many industry insiders are wondering what, exactly, its plan is for books.
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Quirk Books Employees Elect to Form a Union
Employees at the Philadelphia-based independent publisher are forming a union affiliated with the NewsGuild of Greater Philadelphia, Local 38010, seeking, organizers say, a more sustainable work environment.
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How ‘So Far Gone’ by Jess Walter Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the bestselling author’s latest novel.
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The Brooklyn Outfit Reviving the Work of ‘Under-Published Women’
FSG alums Naomi Huffman and Julia Ringo are championing overlooked women writers at Hagfish, their all-in-one independent publisher, editorial studio, and literary agency.
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Abrams Employees Vote to Unionize
Workers at Abrams Books have overwhelmingly voted to join United Auto Workers Local 2110, the same union that represents employees at HarperCollins and the New Press.
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Dalkey Archive to Reissue Works by Harry Mathews
Dalkey Archive Press, an imprint of Deep Vellum Publishing, will reissue 10 works of fiction and nonfiction by American writer Harry Mathews over the next five years. The publishing program will kick off on June 17.
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