Friday, August 15, 2014

THE ROUNDUP with PW


Phaidon Acquires Artspace
Art book publisher Phaidon Press announced today that it has purchased Internet startup Artspace.com, an online marketplace for fine art. The acquisition will enable the press to increase its direct access to global art collectors, who are also consumers of its art and design books. more » »

Letterman Named 2014 Thurber Finalist
'Late Show' host David Letterman is among the finalists for the 2014 Thurber Prize for American Humor. His satirical picture book, 'This Land Was Made for You and Me (But Mostly Me),' written with Bruce McCall, is one of three titles up for the prize. more » »


Orwell Estate Hits Back at Amazon : Representatives of George Orwell have described Amazon's selective quoting of the author as "dystopian and shameless" and "as close as one can get to the Ministry of Truth and its doublespeak."

Lowry's Take on 'Giver' Adaptation : The author said that the movie cast elevated her original novel.

Tampa Bookstore Partners with Rizzoli : The Oxford Exchange book shop is clearing out half the store’s inventory to devote the floor space to Rizzoli books, as part of a partnership with the luxury publishing house.

Reading to Impress Yourself: An essay from Rebecca Mead at the 'New Yorker.'

Douglas Puts Bookstore Chain up for Sale: German retailer Douglas has launched a sale of its Thalia book stores division, which is facing stiff competition from Amazon, two people familiar with the deal said.


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