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Zando Announces Its First Book Acquisition
Zando, launched by former Crown publisher Molly Stern six months ago, announced its first acquisition, a reference guide written by a prominent psychiatrist affiliated with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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Haymarket Anthology 'Against Ableism' Comes Under Scrutiny
Haymarket Books has come under scrutiny in the last week over a recently announced anthology that critics say badly misjudges the wants of the disability community.
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A New Platform Brings Silicon Valley to Book Clubs
Fable is a new platform for online book clubs that allows users to join a book club moderated by an expert, author, or influencer, or start their own club.
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The Changing Role of Publishing's Sales Reps
By most accounts, 2020 was not a good year for publishers’ sales representatives. But with the number of vaccinations rising and schools and businesses beginning to reopen in much of the country, reps are optimistic about the future. Still, things won't be quite the same.
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Book Club Picks for April 2021
This month's selections range from B&N's choice of 'The Five Wounds' by Kirstin Valdez Quade to Oprah's Book Club's selection of Marilynne Robinson's 'Gilead' novels.
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Letter to the Editor: Maryland's E-Book Bill 'Likely Unconstitutional'
The AAP general counsel calls Maryland's e-book bill an "unprecedented government intervention into the manner and terms by which authors and publishers distribute valuable works of fiction and nonfiction to the public."
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Publishing Industry Insiders Share Insights into Opportunities, Challenges Ahead
During yesterday's Publishing Now ’21: Looking Forward webinar, hosted by Westchester Publishing Services and 'PW,' industry insiders discussed the business trends that have emerged since the pandemic hit and what strategies publishers are adopting to move forward in 2021.
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Collective Book Studio Takes a Different Tack
The two-year-old Oakland, Calif.-based "partnership publisher" is hoping to disrupt the publishing industry's traditional models.
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In 2020, Oregon Publishers Went Straight to the Source
Tin House Books and Microcosm Publishing relied on virtual events and direct-to-consumer initiatives to survive a tumultuous 2020. The pivot paid off.
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At 10 Years, Publerati Aims to Stay Small
Publerati is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and publisher Caleb Mason says the Portland, Maine–based press is well positioned for a second decade of success—all by staying small.
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ACMRS Press Pulls Shakespeare Into 21st Century
ACMRS Press, the publishing division of the Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, is publishing all 39 of Shakespeare's plays, translated into modern English to make them more accessible to contemporary audiences.
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Duke University Press Employees Look to Unionize
Employees at Duke University Press announced they have formed Duke University Press Workers Union, a new unit of The NewsGuild, in an effort to negotiate better compensation, longer family leave and other changes.
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Imprints and More to the Fore
Publishers are creating new vehicles and refreshing older ones to find new readers. (Sponsored.)
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Wise Wolf Books Paves an Adventurous New Path for Teen and Young Adult Titles
The imprint carries a unique and targeted marketing program that transforms its books into bestsellers. (Sponsored)
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VIZ Originals Takes Manga Mainstream
The new imprint from Viz Media offers readers fresh voices and new storytelling formats. (Sponsored)
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Steerforth Speaks Truth to Power
A new imprint from Steerforth promotes books that offer open, thoughtful explorations of challenging topics and issues. (Sponsored)
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Whole Lot of Shaking Going On: Spotlight on Seismic Press
The new imprint from AfterShock Comics will offer graphic works in a variety of genres, all aimed at young adult readers. (Sponsored)
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The Quarto Group Relaunches Cool Springs Press as a Leading Lifestyle Gardening Imprint
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Cool Springs Press, which has grown from its beginning as a regional press to an internationally recognized publisher of lifestyle bestsellers. (Sponsored)
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Romance on the Horizon for Skyhorse
With PalomIno Press, Skyhorse aims to broaden the world of romantic fiction. (Sponsored)
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Where All Voices Are Heard
With the launch of Imprint 27, Nobrow Press begins a new, collaborative chapter. (Sponsored)



