All articles tagged with #publishing
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Washington Post
Gayle Feldman's biography of Bennett Cerf explores his influential role in 20th-century publishing, his flamboyant personality, and his relationships with major literary and entertainment figures, painting a vivid picture of a glamorous yet complex era in New York's literary scene.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by GamesIndustry.biz
Former Call of Duty developer Glen Schofield expresses sadness over the decline of Activision and EA as dominant publishers, but sees an opportunity for new industry leaders to emerge and continue the legacy of growth and talent development.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
Preordering the book 'Planet Money: A Guide to the Economic Forces That Shape Your Life' is crucial for authors as it boosts visibility, helps secure better placement in bookstores, and increases the chances of becoming a bestseller, while also offering readers exclusive gifts and early access.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rock Paper Shotgun
Poncle's Luca Galante criticizes many publishers for exploiting platforms and prioritizing profits over genuine, complete games with real value. He emphasizes the importance of transparency, community engagement, and supporting developers' visions, especially for smaller, affordable indie titles, and reflects on sharing his own industry lessons to help other indie developers succeed.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
Fan fiction is significantly influencing publishing and reading, with works inspired by popular books and media, including Pulitzer-winning adaptations, expanding the scope of storytelling and cultural influence, and gaining recognition from traditional publishers.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by PR Newswire
Dotdash Meredith has rebranded itself as People Inc., emphasizing its focus on content created by and for people, and honoring its historic roots with a new name and logo that pays homage to its legacy in media history. The company, now called People Inc., owns major brands like PEOPLE, Food & Wine, and Travel + Leisure, and aims to reflect its vibrant, human-centered approach to publishing.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by TechCrunch
A group of authors, including Lauren Groff and Lev Grossman, have issued an open letter urging publishers to limit the use of AI in book creation, advocating for the exclusive use of human narrators and opposing AI replacing human staff, amid ongoing legal disputes over AI training on copyrighted works.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Book Riot
The article highlights five outstanding but lesser-known books from 2024 that likely didn't make it onto popular 'Best Books' lists. These include a variety of genres, such as nonfiction about hidden libraries, SFF short stories by Palestinian authors, and a queer folklore-inspired graphic novel, showcasing brilliant works that deserve more attention.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Fans of Taylor Swift have expressed disappointment over numerous errors in her 'Eras Tour' photo book, released exclusively through Target. The book, intended as a keepsake of her record-breaking tour, contains grammatical mistakes, factual inaccuracies, and poor-quality images. Despite these issues, the book remains a top seller at Target. Swift's decision to bypass traditional publishers has sparked discussions about the future of celebrity publishing, though the errors highlight the challenges of self-publishing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Cut
Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, are expressing disappointment over the quality of her self-published 'Eras Tour Book,' priced at $40. Criticisms include typos, low-quality images, poor graphic design, and missing pages, leading some to dub it the 'Errors Tour Book.' Fans have taken to social media platforms like Reddit and TikTok to voice their concerns, with some comparing the book's quality to a high school yearbook and questioning the lack of professional editing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Outkick
Costco is set to remove books from the majority of its 600+ stores starting January, citing the labor-intensive process of stocking them. This decision will affect around 500 stores, with books only available during the holiday season. The move has surprised publishers, as Costco has been a significant outlet for book sales, sometimes accounting for hundreds of thousands of copies sold. Shoppers will now need to turn to other retailers like Amazon for their book purchases.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Axios
Apple is now directly selling advertising inventory for Apple News, marking a significant shift in its advertising strategy. Previously reliant on third-party vendors, Apple aims to maximize revenue for itself and its publishing partners by introducing new ad units and premium sponsorships. Publishers will receive a 70% cut of ad revenue from their articles, while Apple continues to expand its ad sales team. This move comes as Apple seeks to bolster its ad business amid slowing hardware sales, with advertising expected to contribute significantly to its $100 billion services revenue.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Arthur Frommer, the influential travel writer who democratized travel with his guidebooks, has passed away at the age of 95. His work made travel accessible to the masses, significantly impacting the travel industry.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has decided to pull his latest children's book from publication following criticism that it was insensitive. The book faced backlash for its portrayal of certain themes, prompting Oliver to withdraw it to avoid further controversy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Register
A US judge dismissed a lawsuit by publishers Raw Story and AltNet against OpenAI, which claimed the AI company unlawfully removed copyright management information from their works when training its models. The judge ruled that the plaintiffs did not demonstrate their articles were copyrighted or that OpenAI's use of them caused harm. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges regarding AI developers' use of copyrighted material, with OpenAI and other companies facing similar lawsuits from authors and publishers.