Friday, December 04, 2015

The Roundup with PW

In Amicus Brief, Authors Guild, ABA, B&N Back Apple
A coalition of authors groups and booksellers is urging the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision finding Apple liable for its role in a 2010 conspiracy to fix e-book prices. more »


Global Kids Connect Conference Debuts in New York
The Global Kids Connect conference, organized by Publishers Weekly and the Bologna Children's Book Fair and held December 2 in New York City, offered a wide-ranging look at the impact of digital media, physical books, trends, and the future of reading in a global children's and young adult book market. more »


Senior Appointments Announced at Penguin Random House Australia
Julie Burland, CEO, Penguin Random House Australia and New Zealand, announced several senior appointments for the company following the news last week that a companywide reorganization cut 15 positions. »


Poetry by Donald Trump On Sale: HarperCollins is turning Trump's speeches, tweets, and interviews into a book of poetry scheduled to be published on December 15.

Amazon Defends Its Drones: When accused of using fake video footage of a delivery by drone, an Amazon spokesperson stood by its authenticity.

Ethan Hawke's Favorite Books: The actor and author of 'Rules for a Knight' answered questions about his favorite books, reading, and who would write his life story.

A Petition to Save Ashgate Publishing: Amid concerns that Ashgate Publishing closed its offices in Vermont, a petition sprouted on change.org to restore the company.

Educational Development Corp. Expands: Having outgrown its current offices, EDC has acquired the building that houses its Tulsa headquarters. The company will use the additional space for offices and a warehouse.


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