Saturday, June 20, 2015

The Roundup with PW

PRH Going Back for Not One, But Two, Printings on 'Grey'
After first day sales that were "extraordinary," and, in some instances, "record-breaking," according to Knopf Doubleday's Paul Bogaards, Vintage has gone back to press for second and third printings on E.L. James's 'Grey,' bringing the total number of copies in print to 1.6 million. »

On Thursday, Ada’s Technical Books in Seattle became the first independent bookstore to sign on for an imprint with Inkshares, a new publisher that melds crowdfunding with traditional publishing. more »

James Spends 'Grey' Day with Fans: For Fifty Shades of Grey fans, Thursday belonged to Christian.

Cases of Extreme Writer's Block: Mental Floss lists some of the most extreme cases of the little-understood affliction known as writer's block.

Melville House Sending Out CIA Report: The independent publisher is mailing its edition of the CIA torture report to every candidate standing for the American presidency, in a bid to find out where the politicians “stand on torture."

Ten Best Indie Bookstores in the World: According to 'Guardian' readers.

Wyoming Bookstore Shutting Down: Main Street Books, the last bookstore in Lander, Wyo., recently announced that it will be closing after 17 years.


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