March 12, 2013
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| Random House Modifies Contracts for its Digital Imprints Reacting to criticism from the Science Fiction Writers Association and other groups about the terms for its new digital imprints, Random House has made changes to its contracts. The most significant change is that prospective authors for the Hydra, Alibi, LoveSwept and Flirt imprints will now be able to choose from two models--the original profit share deal or a more traditional advance plus royalty deal. more »  With sales and earnings down slightly in 2012, new Quarto Group chief executive Marcus Leaver said his focus in 2013 will be to reduce debt and build a foundation to allow him to create a "new Quarto" in 2014 and beyond. A review of businesses is underway and some assets may be sold. more »  Judge Jed Rakoff, the judge in the recently filed Book House Of Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc. et al v. Amazon.com, Inc. et al case, deemed a proposal from the parties to delay—or at least greatly drag their heels— in the suit "completely unacceptable," and denied the motion. more »  Marvel #1 Free Comic Promotion is Too Popular When Marvel and Comixology teamed up for a promotion offering 700 free Marvel digital comics for a limited time, they underestimated the demand, and had to suspend the program Monday afternoon. more » Harlequin will kick off a new e-book program in conjunction with Cosmopolitan called Cosmo Red Hot Reads. The program will launch on August 15 with Afterburn by Sylvia Day; Cosmo Red Hot Reads will also publish another Day book in November called Aftershock. The two-book deal with the bestselling author was made for seven figures. more »
Advertisement: Yale Publishing Course: Leadership Strategies This dynamic, educational program, taught by leading industry experts and Yale faculty, for mid- to senior-level professionals offers a curriculum made up of candid lectures, small group discussions, and one-on-one sessions with speakers. Magazine and Digital Publishing - July 14-19 / Book Publishing - July 21-26. Enrollment is limited. Apply now. MORE » » Michael Vick's book tour for his autobiography Finally Free, released in September, has been canceled after Barnes & Noble stores in Atlanta and Exton, Pa. and Books & Greetings in Northvale, N.J. received "threats of personal harm and property damage." Worthy Publishing, along with Vick, his advisors, and his family, made the call to cancel signings around the country. more » » Nine-year-old Porter Square Books in Cambridge, Mass., is the latest Boston-area store to go on the selling block. With co-owner Jane Dawson nearing retirement, the other owners have decided it would be best to sell the 4,500 sq. ft. bookstore, which has been profitable every year since it opened in 2004, to someone from a younger generation. more » »  SXSW 2013: For Graphic Novels, Unconventional is the New Conventional The DIY and maker ethic runs through much of this year's SXSW Interactive, including a panel this afternoon called "Publishing Graphic Novels in the Kickstarter Era," moderated by PW senior news editor Calvin Reid. more » » Ingram and global academic publisher Taylor & Francis have announced a product alliance called Routledge Interactive. Under the program, students who purchase a Routledge Interactive textbook will receive 12-month complimentary access to the e-textbook through Ingram's VitalSource Bookshelf platform. Each title includes specially-tailored interactive content, ranging from embedded videos to walkthroughs and quizzes to best suit the needs of each textbook. more » » The New York City – Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society presented the winners of the 17th Annual Books for a Better Life Awards March 11 during a ceremony at The TimesCenter in Manhattan. Hosted by television personality Meredith Vieira the evening also inducted George Slowik, Jr., president of Publishers Weekly and Gail Sheehy, speaker and best-selling author of 16 books, into its Hall of Fame. more » » At Grand Central, Emi Battaglia is v-p, associate publisher and, now, marketing director. She joined the company in 1994. Brian McLendon, who joined the company two years ago as associate publisher of Twelve, will continue in that role, and will also assume the title of associate publisher at GCP. At Thames & Hudson, Christopher Sweet has been appointed editorial director for trade. Lauren Miller has been named associate marketing director, overseeing marketing functions and logistics. Karen Patterson has joined F+W Media as national sales director handling the Adams Media product line. She has held previous positions with Barnes & Noble, Random House, and Sterling. Adrian Mellor has been appointed managing director at Oxford University Press's Asia education division. more » »
Waterstones Offers Book Bonus Materials: Waterstones are exclusively selling books with extra chapters and 'bonus materials' in an attempt to compete with rival online retailers. PublishAmerica Sued Again: Charges include inserting errors. The History of Education and Textbooks: From Ancient Egypt to today. Kerouac to Brando: "I'm praying that you'll buy 'On the Road' and make a movie of it." The Literary Awards Jungle: When Man Booker prize judges are photographed planting trees with the Woodland Trust, they offer a reminder of how English fiction and prize culture is flourishing on a global scale.
 Authors on the Air March 12, 2013: James Gormley, J. Lee Grady James Gormley, author of Health At Gunpoint (Square One, 978-0757003813), will be on The Brett Winterble Show. J. Lee Grady, author of Fearless Daughters of the Bible (Chosen Books, 978-0-8007-9531-3) will be interviewed on Moody’s Midday Connection on March 13. more » »
PWxyz Blog Gabe Habash What is the Great American Novel? (VOTE) It's time to cast your lot. more » Barbara Vey Anniversary Bash 6: Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Adventure Welcome to day 2 of the 6th Anniversary Bash here at Beyond Her Book. more » Josie Leavitt Characters and Kids It happens a lot that little kids get excited when they hear that the author of a favorite book is coming the bookstore. They get excited for different reasons than you would think. more » Rose Fox SFWA vs. Random House, Round Two Random says its model is "different," SFWA says "exploitative." more »
 Midnight at SXSWMedia critic Douglas Rushkoff holds a copy of new book Present Shock: When Everything Happens Now (Penguin) with Penguin v-p Molly Barton at the Midnight Lit Lounge, a late night literary event cosponsored by PW Select and Togather.com. |     | |||||||||||||||||||||
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