Sunday, April 12, 2015

The Roundup with PW

Faber, Perseus Strike Partnership Deal
London-based publisher Faber & Faber and the Perseus Books Group have entered into a partnership that will see Faber using Perseus’ technology to publish its books globally, in both print and digital. more »

Sweeney Named Editorial Director of Franciscan Media Books
The publishing veteran and author of seven books about St. Francis of Assisi has been tapped to oversee Franciscan Media Books, the nonprofit publishing arm of the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist. more »


Bologna 2015: The Hunt for Something 'Special'
Bologna may not have had a must-acquire "book of the fair" or even a Next Big Thing trend. Instead, publishers seemed to be seeking out books that would stand out from the pack. more » »



PRH, Amtrak Partner on In-Train Entertainment
Amtrak Acela Express passengers will have access to a selection of Penguin Random House bestsellers as part of a new deal that sees PRH as the exclusive book content partner for the launch of Amtrak's newly designed in-train entertainment system. »
Sara Bershtel to Be Honored with Ottaway Award
Sara Bershtel, publisher of Metropolitan Books/Henry Holt, will be the recipient of the 2015 Ottaway Award for the Promotion of International Literature, given by nonprofit Words without Borders. »



Amazon Sues to Block Fake Reviews: The retailer has sued three websites it accuses of purveying fake reviews, demanding that they stop the practice.
'Paper Towns' Footage at BookCon: John Green will be on hand to preview footage from the upcoming film adaptation of his second novel, which stars Nat Wolff and Cara Delevingne.
The Wacky Side of Copyediting: Salon talks to Mary Norris, the 'Between You and Me' author and copyeditor at the 'New Yorker,' about life in the grammar- and style-guide trenches.
Hybrid Publishing: Getting a handle on the new middle ground.
The Best New Libraries in the U.S.: The American Institute of Architects, partnering with the American Library Association, chose these six buildings as the best libraries built in 2014 and awarded them the 2015 Library Building Awards.



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