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Authors Sue AI Firm Anthropic for Copyright Infringement
The complaint accuses Anthropic of using a dataset dubbed “the Pile,” which allegedly includes a trove of pirated works, to develop its Claude AI product.
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St. Martin’s Press Responds to Marketing Controversy
Amid a months-long dispute with influencers, many of whom have vowed not to promote St. Martin's Press titles until their concerns are addressed, SMP has released a brief statement condemning "racism in all its forms" and saying it remains committed to "publishing a wide variety of books from many viewpoints and perspectives."
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Compass Rose Publishing Looks to Harness the Power of Indie Booksellers
The new small press, launched by two congressmen-turned-authors alongside former American Booksellers Association CEO Oren Teicher, will work directly with independent booksellers to help curate and market a small list of titles.
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PW Close-Up: Severn House
Severn House, an indie publisher established in 1974, continues to expand its wide-ranging library of genre fiction. Whether it's romance, cozy mystery, or fantasy, Severn House is committed to publishing unique stories from established and emerging authors. Joanne Grant, publisher of Severn House, shared her thoughts on the company's 50th anniversary, what sets Severn House apart from other publishers, and her aspirations for the next 50 years. (Sponsored)
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Eight New Books Indie Booksellers Want You to Read
Independent booksellers from across the country highlight eight independently published books they're excited to sell this fall.
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20 Indie Books to Read for Fall 2024
This season’s noteworthy offerings feature time loops, psychoactive booze, the Big Bang, and a hermit on a mission from God.
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The Big Indie Books of Fall 2024
Independent presses keep up the good fight in a fall season full of bold and inventive offerings.
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How ‘The Bog Wife’ by Kay Chronister Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.
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PublicAffairs Publisher Clive Priddle to Step Down
Priddle will depart PublicAffairs, as well as its Bold Type Books imprint, which he also oversees, next month. He joined PublicAffairs in 2003 and has served as its publisher since 2012.
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Datura Will Start Reissuing Orphaned Polis Titles in November
The crime imprint of U.K.-based publisher Angry Robot will release more than two dozen books by 17 authors that it acquired from the recently shuttered Polis Books over the next three years.
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Dallas Art Publisher K.Co Press Readies First Trade Title
The Texas-based art book publisher is set to launch its first commercial trade publication, 'Joy Machine,' a retrospective of the work of Texas sculptor Jeffie Brewer, with plans to publish two to three titles a year starting in 2025.
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DOE Tables Proposed Rule Change to Inclusive Access Programs
A revised Department of Education regulation likely to have delivered a setback to the popular Inclusive Access and Equitable Access programs, which provide course materials for college students, has been delayed by at least a year.
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Appeals Court Delivers a Mixed Decision in Iowa Book Banning Case
While the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on August 9 vacated an injunction blocking parts Iowa's controversial book banning law, SF 496, the court also rejected the state's core argument, giving freedom to read advocates hope that they can swiftly succeed in blocking the law on remand.
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A Grim Fate Befalls Horror Publisher DarkLit Press
Canada-based independent horror publisher DarkLit Press has collapsed, with authors jumping ship amid claims that royalties have gone unpaid. A year ago, DarkLit was announcing new imprints and developing its audio offerings, but its website and social media accounts have since gone black.
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Schiffer Publishing Celebrates 50 Years of Steady Growth
Largely flying under industry radar since it was launched in 1974, the illustrated nonfiction book publisher stands today as a bona fide indie success story.
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Bible Publishers Spread the Good News
Publishers are incorporating commentary from global perspectives and contemporary presentations in forthcoming Bibles.
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Religious Publishers Find Renewed Faith in Devotionals
Demand is high for these books that mix scripture, inspirational messages, and steps for growing one’s faith.
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The Baby Bible Boom
In the minds of religion publishers, no one is too young to encounter God’s word and works.
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Bible Study Guide Sales Boom
Editors say believers turn to guides for fresh perspectives on scripture and prompts for applying its wisdom in their lives.
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How ‘Entitlement’ by Rumaan Alam Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest novel.
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