BTB #305: A Golden Age for Self-Publishing?

Jul 8, 2012 | News

The wild growth in e-books and self-publishing has spurred a fiery debate over the future direction of the industry. While some argue that the growing mountain of books makes it harder than ever for any single title to succeed, people like Keith Ogorek, author of 7...

The Week Ahead 06.29.12

Jun 29, 2012 | News

In Anaheim this week, the gathered members of the American Library Association conference heard why libraries may be more important than ever, even in the throes of the digital publishing revolution. But what the librarians think – and what they think the publishers...

The Week Ahead 06.22.12

Jun 22, 2012 | News

Billed as the world’s largest event for the library community, the American Library Association conference underway in Anaheim features appearances from the likes of Dan Rather and Gaby Rodriguez – he, the famous news anchor; she, the 17-year-old trickster who staged...

BTB #302: At Yale, Publishing Summer School

Jun 20, 2012 | News

Having trouble keeping up with the fast pace of change in publishing? Well, maybe it’s time for summer school. Now in its third year, the Yale Publishing Course – held in consecutive one-week sessions on the Ivy League school’s New Haven campus beginning July 15 –...

The Week Ahead 06.15.12

Jun 15, 2012 | News

Google learns how to say “opt-in” — en Francais — when it comes to the scanning of copyrighted books. Meanwhile, Barnes & Noble cracks open the legal books and cites the Tunney Act to label the proposed Dept. of Justice settlement with...

PW’s Week Ahead 06.08.10

Jun 8, 2012 | News

From Stephen Colbert to Kirstie Alley, and Neil Young and to Patti Smith, the parade of authors, publishers and media through the Javits Convention Center in New York sparked commotion and conversation. Keeping busy throughout the week were Copyright Clearance Center...

PW’s Week Ahead 06.01.12

Jun 1, 2012 | News

The party that is BookExpo America prepares to welcome guests to New York City and even the growing donnybrook that is the Dept. of Justice price-fixing case against several major publishers can’t spoil the fun. “In separate filings this week, Penguin and Macmillan...

PW’s Week Ahead 05.25.12

May 25, 2012 | News

What’s black and white and green all over? 50 Shades of Grey, of course. The bestselling and controversial adult novel from E.L. James has sold over 10 million copies in print and digital since Random House acquired publishing rights from independent publishing...

BTB #297: BookExpo 2012 Preview With Steve Rosato

May 20, 2012 | Events, News

Business cards? Check! Online show planner? Advil? Check! Baby powder? Er, um… check? If you’re preparing for BookExpo America, you’ll need all of that and more. At least that’s the advice from the man responsible for the largest annual book trade fair in the United...

PW’s Week Ahead: 05.18.12

May 18, 2012 | News

Today’s edition is made possible in part by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., providers of provocative and timely titles for general readers, and professional and scholarly books throughout the humanities and social sciences. Visit them at BookExpo America,...