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These Graphic Novel Media Tie-Ins Are Ready to Play
Comics and graphic novel publishers are taking a collaborative, multiplatform approach to adapting video game IP.
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Judge Punts 'Trump Tapes' Case to New York, Slams Trump for Forum Shopping
In an August 4 ruling, federal judge M. Casey Rodgers transferred Trump's $50 million copyright suit against Bob Woodward and publisher Simon & Schuster to the Southern District of New York, where Trump was hit with sanctions for filing a frivolous lawsuit earlier this year.
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The Growth of Printers Row
The publishing arm of Readerlink Distribution Services, Printers Row Publishing Group continues to add new licenses and series as it carves a distinct place for itself in the market.
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Two Lines Press Pushes Translation's Boundaries
As interest in translated literature grows, small presses like Two Lines, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this September, are eager to introduce new international authors to Anglophone readers.
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Otto Penzler Announces New True Crime Imprint Crime Ink
The latest imprint under Penzler Publishers aims to publish four to six true crime books books in its first year beginning in winter 2024.
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An Essential Tool: Close-Up on APA Style
For students embarking on their college journeys this fall, there’s no tool more essential than an APA style guide. Now in their seventh editions, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association and Concise Guide to APA Style remain invaluable resources for those tasked with writing and publishing within the social sciences.
Emily Ayubi, APA Style senior director and Timothy McAdoo, APA Style manager, spoke to PW about significant updates and user-friendly new features integrated into the seventh editions of the manual and guide—enduring resources that continue to meet the needs of today’s college students, educators, writers, and other professionals.
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Rachel Goldstein to Oversee PRHPS as Executive V-P
Rachel Goldstein has been promoted to executive v-p at Penguin Random House Publisher Services, the publisher's distribution arm, which services more than 50 publishers.
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Hyperion Avenue to Debut New Marvel Crime Series
The first three novels in the Marvel Crime line will feature Marvel superheroes in a new light, with authors Lisa Jewell, S.A. Cosby, and Alex Segura slated to pen the first three titles.
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U.A.E.'s Kalimat Group Partners with PRH India
The U.A.E.'s Kalimat Group and Penguin Random House India have entered into a partnership to translate books from Arabic to English and English into Arabic, for global distribution.
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Judgment Phase of Internet Archive Copyright Case Appears Imminent
More than four months after finding the Internet Archive liable for copyright infringement, the next phase in the litigation appears to be close. In a July 28 order, judge John G. Koeltl gave the parties until August 11 to deliver recommendations for determining a judgment in the closely watched copyright case, adding there will be "no more extensions."
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Judge Finds Revived Amazon E-book Monopoly Suit Should Proceed
A magistrate judge in New York has once again recommended that a lawsuit accusing the Big Five publishers of colluding with Amazon to fix e-book prices should be dismissed. But in a twist, the court suggested a monopolization claim against Amazon be allowed to proceed.
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Judge Temporarily Blocks Montana’s Drag Law from Taking Effect
In a July 28 ruling, federal judge Brian Morris found sufficient evidence to grant a temporary restraining order blocking the law so that Montana Pride, which began on July 30 and will run through August 6, can proceed without legal risk.
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A New Startup Proposes Influencer-Driven Publishing
Bindery, cofounded by Matt Kaye and Meg Harvey, wants to harness the bookselling power of TikTok and other social media platforms by putting influencers at the helms of their own "micro-imprints."
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Booksellers, Industry Groups File Suit to Block Texas Book Rating Law
The 28-page complaint claims that the law—which is set to take effect in September—would impose sweeping, vague, and unconstitutional content-based restrictions and unduly burden booksellers.
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HC Union Files Grievance After Unit Chair Terminated
The union has filed an Unfair Labor Practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board alleging that union unit chair and HarperCollins Children's Books associate editor Stephanie Guerdan was "wrongfully terminated" last week because of their union ties.
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HarperCollins Focus Launches Spanish-Language Imprint
HarperCollins Focus is launching HarperEnfoque. The new imprint, based in Nashville, will offer original works in Spanish as well as translations of bestselling English-language books, focused on "empowering lives and fostering change."
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NYCLU's Lee Rowland to Succeed Chris Finan as NCAC Executive Director
The National Coalition Against Censorship has named Lee Rowland, currently policy director at the New York Civil Liberties Union, to replace the retiring Christopher Finan as its executive director.
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Abrams Announces Marketing and Publicity Groups Restructuring
With the company's marketing and publicity teams unified across adult and children’s book imprints, Abrams aims to create a more efficient way to reach readers.
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Draft2Digital Acquires SelfPubBookCovers.com
SPBC, which created a marketplace where authors can buy premade covers, has now become a newly formed D2D division titled Author Success, headed by v-p Nick Thacker.
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