The National Book Foundation announced the Science + Literature program, recognizing "three books annually that deepen readers’ understanding of science and technology," in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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At Chronicle, Heather Fisk has been hired as production developer, entertainment. Cynthia Shannon has been promoted to senior marketing manager, partnerships. Olivia Butze has been promoted to brand marketing and social media manager.
Costco Pick
The Costco Buyer's Pick for February is The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan. Dutch publisher Ambo Anthos suspended printing of the book amidst questions about the accuracy of the research, but it is still available in the US.
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Pippa White has joined Abrams as editorial director of Cameron Books.
Draft2Digital to Buy Smashwords; Media Do Acquires Supadu
Draft2Digital will purchase Smashwords, combining the two self-publishing platforms under the Draft2Digital name., and the deal is expected to close March 1. According to a release, both companies are profitable and debt-free. Draft2Digital ceo and co-founder Kris Austin will be ceo of the combined company. Smashwords founder and former ceo Mark Coker will join the board and management team as chief strategy officer. Headquarters will be in Oklahoma City, where Draft2Digital is currently located, and all employees of the two companies “are expected to join the combination.” Together, the combined company will manage more than 800,000 titles from more than […]