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Simon & Schuster Sets New Return-to-Work Policy
S&S CEO Jonathan Karp outlined a new return-to-work policy that adopts a departmental approach, with managers determining how often their employees need to be in the office.
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Lit Agent Landscape Diversifies Some as Anxieties over Book Business Grow
The results of this year's Association of American Literary Agents biannual membership survey indicate that the agency sector of the book business is diversifying, but is still predominantly white, and issues including burnout and unequal pay remain.
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The State of the Printing Industry
Book manufacturers gathered recently in New York to take stock of the sector in the wake of the pandemic, and to look to the future.
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PW Close-Up: Ulysses Press
For the past four decades, Ulysses Press has been busy reshaping the independent publishing landscape, working to connect readers and authors in a rapidly-evolving, interconnected, data-driven world. Founded by Ray Riegert and Leslie Henriques in 1983, the press, which celebrates its anniversary this year, is now run by their son, CEO Keith Riegert. He spoke to PW about the press' rich history, how he uses data to publish smarter, and how the company gives back.
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New S&S Program, Books Belong, Takes Aim at Book Bans
Simon & Schuster will launch a new "multi-platform education and resources program" during this year's Banned Books Week, as part of an effort to expand the publisher's response to book bans and challenges.
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In a Blistering Opinion, Judge Officially Blocks Texas Book Rating Law
After nearly three weeks, federal judge Alan D. Albright delivered a 59-page written opinion holding that the controversial Texas law "misses the mark" by imposing a web of "unconstitutionally vague" requirements.
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PW Close-Up: Gabriel Valentin's 'Digital Lizards of Doom'
Gabriel Valentin’s graphic novel Digital Lizards of Doom (the first in a planned series) is an "interstellar fantasy" story featuring a lively cast of otherworldly characters trapped by a villainous "Pineapple Demon" inside a video game simulation. Valentin, who has also created a musical act and gameshow based on the Lizards of Doom characters, spoke to PW about writing a graphic novel for today’s readers, the unique storytelling possibilities the format offers, and why imagination–and perseverance–matter.
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How the Chronicle Books Fellowship Program Works
For 20 years, the San Francisco–based publisher has mentored designers and editors through a paid fellowship program outside the internship model.
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New Literature in Translation
We spoke with the publishers bringing David Diop, Annie Ernaux, Yoko Tawada, and others to U.S. readers.
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Saga Press Expands, Moves Under S&S Umbrella
Saga Press will move from Gallery to the flagship division of S&S, beginning with its 2024 titles. The imprint has added a number of staffers, and plans to double the number of titles it publishes per year.
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W.W. Norton Launches Norton Shorts Series
The Norton Shorts series will comprise slim volumes—all less than 200 pages—written on a variety of topics by scholars for the general public.
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Stories to Live By: Spotlight on Alcove Press Nonfiction
Crooked Lane/Alcove launches a robust nonfiction line. (Sponsored)
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More Authors, Including Michael Chabon, Sue AI Developers Over Copyright
The claims in the new suits are nearly identical to claims in two previous author class actions filed over the summer by writers, alleging the companies used unauthorized copies of their books to train their AI models.
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PRH Updates Hybrid Work Policy, Plans to Shrink Headquarters
Penguin Random House will "encourage employees to go to the office more frequently" without mandating company-wide in-person attendance. The publisher will also "change" its current office space and "reduce our footprint at 1745 Broadway" beginning this fall.
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Scribd Originals Gains Traction
Digital subscription reading and listening platform Scribd began publishing original nonfiction e-books in 2019, and has since released nearly 60 titles in what has proved to be a growing program.
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Knopf Doubleday Puts Anchor on the Back Shelf as Suzanne Herz Takes a Buyout
Vintage/Anchor publisher Suzanne Herz will leave Penguin Random House in December. Anchor Books will gradually be phased out, starting with its hardcover program next January, with its 16,000-strong paperback backlist slated to move over to Vintage over time.
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Greystone and Postmedia Plan 'Instant Book' on Wildfire Season
Canadian indie publisher Greystone and news media organization Postmedia aim to have 'The Summer Canada Burned' on shelves for November.
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Texas Argues Parts of New 'Book Rating' Law Should Be Allowed to Take Effect
In a September 1 filing, attorneys for the state renewed their broader bid to stay the court's August 31 preliminary injunction blocking HB 900 from taking effect, but also argued that parts of the law are outside the scope of the plaintiffs' claims and should be allowed to take effect.
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Barnes & Noble Education Bets It All on a New Model
Having secured financing necessary to allow it to revamp its business for fiscal 2024, B&NE has begun what could be one of the most pivotal school years in its history.
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Publishers Extend Key Franchises with Fun and Games
Publishers of interactive formats extend key franchises with exciting new titles and products.
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