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Obituary: Lewis Lapham
Lewis H. Lapham, 89, longtime editor of Harper’s and editor of Lapham Quarterly’s, died on July 25 in Rome. Lapham served as editor in chief of Harper’s from 1976 to 2006. In 2006, he founded Lapham’s, an eclectic magazine focused on literature and history. His last book, Age of Folly: America Abandons Its Democracy, was published in 2016.
Distribution: Post Wave Children’s Books
Post Wave Children’s Books will be sold and distributed by Chronicle Books in North America. Additionally, Krestyna Lypen becomes editorial director of Post Wave, based in New York. She was previously senior editor at Algonquin Children’s.
Penguin Random House Announces New Logo
Penguin Random House has announced a new “evolved” global corporate logo (left), featuring the Penguin icon. CEO Nihar Malaviya said, “Brands matter today more than ever, and while our authors and imprints will always be at the heart of our business, the Penguin Random House brand and our mission to create books for everyone are what inspire and unite us. The stronger our brand, the more deeply we can connect with our readers.”
Obituary: George A. Young
George A. Young, 88, editor of bestselling career guide What Color Is Your Parachute? died on June 15. Young began his career in the late 1960s when he was recruited by Ian Ballantine and went on to become editor-in-chief of Ballantine Books. He went on to serve as vice president and editor-in-chief of Ten Speed Press. Young spent his later career years as a consulting publisher for independent presses, including Heyday Books, Crisp Publications, Shelter Publications, and Bull Publishing. Ten Speed Press writes, “Well known for his wide-ranging and sophisticated interests, canny street smarts, and support of independent presses and […]