Following criticism after announcing that the New York Public Library’s Picture Collection would be archived as a research collection and taken out of general circulation, the organization has reversed that decision. The picture collection will remain open for public browsing and will move to a new location, Room 119 of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building at Bryant Park in Manhattan. The move is expected to be completed in early 2022, and the collection’s staff will continue to be available to patrons. The NYPL said on its blog, “Following patron feedback that the Collection’s continued circulation and browsability are critical, the […]
People 9/17
Michele Matrisciani has joined McGraw Hill's Business team as senior editor.
Distribution: IDW to Use PRH for the Direct Market
Beginning June 1, 2022, IDW’s comic book periodicals, trade collections, and graphic novels will be sold and distributed by Penguin Random House Publisher Services to direct market comic book shops. PRHPS already distributes IDW’s trade books to bookstores. The exclusive, multi-year deal coincides with PRH’s goal to “support comic shops in fostering a life-long love of comics, graphic novels, and manga for fans of all ages.” Direct market stores can order IDW products directly through PRH or through Diamond as a wholesaler. IDW Publisher Nachie Marsham said, “IDW succeeds when the Direct Market succeeds. No matter how amazing our comics […]
National Book Award Longlist: Fiction
The NBA longlist announcements concluded Friday morning with fiction.
National Book Award Longlist: Nonfiction
The longlist for the National Book Award for Nonfiction was announced on Thursday afternoon.
People 9/16
Chloe Texier-Rose joins Zando as director of publicity. She was previously at Farrar, Straus & Giroux.