The Costco Buyer’s Pick for March is Women in White Coats: How the First Women Doctors Changed the World of Medicine by Olivia Campbell.
Obituary: Dan Foster
Book buyer at Classic Bookshop in Palm Beach, FL Dan Foster died unexpectedly at home on March 1. He was buyer at the store for 25 years.
Imprints: AMC Networks Publishing, Seuss Studios
AMC Networks is launching a book publishing arm, AMC Networks Publishing, that “will work with established and up-and-coming talent in developing, producing and selling fan-focused specialty books, comics, original graphic novels and more.” First projects include books based on AMC series Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries and Creepshow, as well as two comic series: Nights of Lono by Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett and Marcel Feldmar, and Oubliette by Brenden Fletcher. Head of AMC Networks publishing Mike Zagari said, “We’re excited to launch this new initiative with talented creators, writers, artists and storytellers to further engage our passionate fanbases with the stories […]
Brandon Sanderson’s Kickstarter Campaign Makes $15 Million in One Day
Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson launched a Kickstarter campaign to publish four new novels through his company Dragonsteel Entertainment. The crowdfunding campaign launched yesterday has already made more than $15 million from nearly 60,000 backers. (The most successful campaign in Kickstarter’s history, for smartwatches, made $20.3 million in 2016.) The as-yet-untitled books will release quarterly, starting in January 2023. Three of the books will take place in the same Cosmere universe as many of his other fantasy novels, published by Tor, and one “is something completely different.” Each will be available in ebook, digital audio, or “premium hardcover.” “While regular […]
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Ryan Doherty has been promoted to vp, editorial director at Celadon. Executive editor Bill Hamilton will now report to him.
Imprints: New Sarah Jessica Parker Line at Zando
Zando announced it has partnered with Sarah Jessica Parker to launch SJP Lit, which “will publish sweeping, expansive, thought-provoking, and big-hearted literary and commercial works that are inclusive of international and underrepresented voices, leveraging her far-reaching celebrity to connect both emerging and established authors with new and eager readers.” Like Zando’s other imprint partners, SJP Lit will publish between four and six books over the course of three years. Parker “will be heavily involved in the publishing process,” including acquisition and cover design. She will also support the titles after publication through interviews, events, and social media. “Sarah Jessica’s authentic passion […]