Amid tight security, author Salman Rushdie told reporters that the publishing world must continue to defend free speech. “At this point, publishing begins to feel like a war,” Rushdie observed. “And publishers and writers are not warriors. We have no guns, no tanks. But it falls to us to hold the line, not to withdraw from our positions, but to understand that this is a position from which we cannot fall back.” more »
HarperCollins Unveils Custom House
The new imprint will publish, HarperCollins said, “Books of lasting significance that inspire conversation." Its first titles will be released next spring. more » »
PRH Signs Global Deal for Phil Collins Autobiography
Penguin Random House has signed a global deal for the autobiography of musician Phil Collins, with Tricia Boczkowski buying for Crown U.S. and Ben Dunn buying for Century U.K. Publication will be in fall 2016. more » »
'Thirteen Ways of
Looking' by Colum McCann "A novella evoking insecurity in the age of security cameras and three heartbreaking stories make up McCann’s latest short-fiction collection." »
Critics Sound
Off on 'City of Fire': The reviews of Garth Risk Hallberg’s
first novel 'City on Fire' (Knopf) are in, and the coverage is extensive.
'Amazing Grace'
in Pictures: Caroline Binch displays original sketches and
paintings for Mary Hoffman's 'Amazing Grace' to celebrate 25 years of a
pioneering book.
Marvel Comics
Embraces Female-Led Titles: With 17 female-led titles today, the
women of Marvel are growing with every passing year.
Brazenhead
Bookstore Takes A New Shape: Michael Seidenberg's secret New
York City bookstore closed for a third time in July, but the shop is showing
signs of new life.
A Guide to
Frankfurt: Where to go and what to do while working (and
playing) in Frankfurt for the 67th annual Frankfurt Book Fair this week.
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