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Lectorum Publications to Shutter
The nation’s largest independent distributor of Spanish-language books will close its operations after more than 60 years in business, with its inventory of approximately 700,000 books scheduled for auction on December 4.
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First Book Marks 25-Year Partnership with PRH, Sets 2030 Goal
National education nonprofit First Book and Penguin Random House, which together have distributed 42 million books to children in need, will host two virtual events and aim to reach 27 million young readers by 2030.
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Beach Reads: PW Talks with Chad Leonard
The owner and manager of the Vero Beach Book Center in Florida, which his parents founded in 1975, celebrates five decades of the family business.
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Publishing’s Survival Depends on Data, Says Elsevier Chairman
At last week’s Sharjah Publishers Conference, Y.S. Chi warned that publishers need to build richer data infrastructures or face extinction.
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University Presses Continue Their Missions
Despite pressure from Washington, press directors say they will stay the course while dealing with economic concerns.
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How ‘But Where’s Home?’ by Toni Ann Johnson Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the author’s latest book.
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At 75, Basic Books Knows How to Make History
The Hachette imprint, launched in 1950 as the publishing arm of a psychoanalysis book club, has grown into a leading voice in psychology, politics, and history. With the recently formed Basic Books Group, publisher Lara Heimert is setting her sights on the future.
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PM Press Crowdfunds for Full Ownership of Warehouse
The radical indie publisher, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2027, aims to secure its future by raising $250,000 to pay off the mortgage on its Binghamton, N.Y., warehouse.
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Lady Knights Are Having a Moment
A spate of new novels featuring strong and sometimes sapphic women warriors could presage the next big thing in fantasy.
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How ‘House of Day, House of Night’ by Olga Tokarczuk Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the Nobel Prize winner’s classic novel.
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The Dayton Literary Peace Prize at 20: PW Talks with Nick Raines
The executive director of the only international literary peace prize awarded in the United States discusses the prize’s place in a divisive and war-torn present.
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Macmillan Acquires Sounds True’s Book, Audio Businesses
The Big Five house has purchased the book, e-book, audiobook, and audio original catalogs of the mind-body-spirit publisher. With the sale, Sounds True will focus on its online learning, events, and digital media businesses.
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Mango Publishing Is Shutting Down
Founded in 2014 by industry veteran Chris McKenney, the Miami-based Mango enjoyed early success, but high-interest loans taken during the pandemic and worsening industry conditions made it impossible for the indie publisher to continue.
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Geological Society of America Honors Mountain Press’s Legacy
After acquiring 75% of the Missoula, Mont.–based press’s list last year, the geoscience nonprofit is “focused on shepherding the books into the future and making sure we hold on to all of the things that make these books so popular,” said director of publications Bridgette Moore.
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Fantagraphics Launches East Asian Comics Imprint
Takumigraphics, the storied comics publisher’s new dedicated home for manga, manhwa, and graphic novels from across the region, will debut with four titles next spring.
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How ‘Deeper Than the Ocean’ by Mirta Ojito Got Made
An inside look at the publication process for the Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist’s debut novel.
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Play Ball: PW Talks with Susan Canavan
After leaving her editing job at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2019, the editor turned agent found a niche in selling popular nonfiction titles—especially in the sports space.
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Nancy Miller Steps Down as Bloomsbury Trade Publishing Director
Effective January 1, the 17-year Bloomsbury veteran will assume the role of executive editor, where she will continue shaping the adult list that has transformed the U.K.-based company's U.S. arm into a trade powerhouse.
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Kate Elton Appointed CEO of HarperCollins UK
After a brief period as interim CEO following the surprise resignation of longtime CEO Charlie Redmayne, Elton has been officially named to head HC UK.
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