Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The Roundup with PW

RHCB Ups First Print Run on New Seuss to 1 Million
Random House Children’s Books has increased its first printing of 'What Pet Should I Get?,' a new picture book by the late Dr. Seuss, from 500,000 to 1 million. The book, which goes on sale July 28, was first announced in February, after the unpublished manuscript was rediscovered in fall 2013. more »

Liveright to Publish ‘The Complete Works of Primo Levi’
Norton imprint Liveright will retranslate and publish the complete works of Italian author Promo Levi in a $100 boxed set this fall. more »



Family Christian Scrutiny: The Grand Rapids-based national bookstore chain faces questions over a proposed sale to an insider, and a transfer of customer donations to evangelical causes.
Nazi Minister’s Estate Sues RH: The estate of Joseph Goebbels, Adolf Hitler’s minister of propaganda, is taking legal action against the publisher Random House over a new biography, claiming payment for the use of extracts from his diaries.
'Clinton Clash' to Make Waves: The book does not hit shelves until May 5, but already the Republican Rand Paul has called its findings “big news” that will “shock people” and make voters “question” the candidacy of Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Hugo Nominees Withdraw: Two authors have withdrawn their work from contention for the prestigious Hugo science fiction awards in the wake of a controversy George R.R. Martin said has “plunged all fandom into war."
'Huge Inequality' in Writer Earnings: A new survey out of the U.K found that a small number of writers, just 10%, earn most of the money made by professional authors.


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