Counterpoint will close its New York editorial office at the end of October, with editorial director Denise Oswald and associate editor Anne Horowitz losing their full-time positions, though “both agreed to complete the editorial work” on books under contract on a freelance basis. Head of Counterpoint Charlie Winton says, “As everyone in the book business is aware, the industry is going through a very challenging period. It has become necessary for Counterpoint to consolidate its editorial effort in Berkeley.” They will continue the Soft Skull Press imprint from the California office, and say they “will honor all of the future […]