The Association of American Publishers released revamped versions of their monthly StatShot reports, with more granular data breakouts as well as an expanded pool of reporting publishers. The reports now break out sales by fiction and nonfiction, plus formats, for both adult and children’s books, more precisely reflecting the actual fluctuations within the market. (The new breakouts also apply to sales for religious presses and university presses.) Also, they are now receiving data from about 130 additional publishers (the total pool is up to 1,277 publishers) — including over 50 additional Simon & Schuster distribution clients, and about 50 additional […]
Archives for May 2024
Final Reminder: Buzz Books Editors and Authors Panel Tonight
There’s still time to register for our virtual Buzz Books Editors and Authors Panel happening TONIGHT at 7:00 PM Eastern. Please note, we are using a new, simplified platform for the panel — so you don’t have to deal with a Zoom app or an Eventbrite login. Just click on the link in your registration email and you will able to watch from within your browser! You can register here. This is your chance to hear from the authors and editors of some of the fall’s next potential breakout books! Be sure to download our latest digital sampler, Buzz Books […]
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Conor Mintzer has been promoted to assistant director, publishing operations at Henry Holt.
Authors Talk: Terah Shelton Harris
Long After We Are Gone (Sourcebooks Landmark, May 14, 2024. Editor: Erin McClary. Agent: Abby Saul at The Lark Group.) Terah Shelton Harris is a librarian and freelance writer, who now writes upmarket fiction with bittersweet endings. As a freelancer, her work has appeared in consumer and trade magazines including Catapult, Women’s Health, Backpacker, and more. How did you find your agent? I love this question because it gives me an opportunity to tell my unique story. My editor, Erin McClary, responded to my query and first 50 pages, asking for the full manuscript. It was a miracle that I […]
Abrams Acquires Taunton Books
Just months after the Taunton Press was sold to Active Interest Media last December, the new owners have sold off the Taunton Books imprint, to Abrams. AIM ceo Andrew Clurman said in the announcement, “After a review of the business and competitive landscape, it made sense for a larger trade industry player to be the home for the Taunton Books division. We feel that Abrams is the right fit and can provide focus on this business, allowing Active Interest Media to concentrate on its core competencies, producing consumer and trade magazines, websites, events, and education. We are working closely with […]
Distribution: Tokyopop
Starting January 1, 2025, Penguin Random House Publisher Services will sell and distribute manga publisher Tokyopop‘s frontlist and backlist across all sales channels worldwide. Tokyopop moves over from IPG.