Trump Lawyer Pushes Harper on Disney Book
A lawyer for Disney has pushed back on a forthcoming book about the company and former ceo Bob Iger, Puck reports. William Morrow acquired THE HOUSE OF MOUSE by WSJ reporter Robbie Whelan in a pre-empt in 2023, with a deal describing the book as “a front row seat to the drama that has gripped Disney over the last several years, and CEO Bob Iger’s battle to defend his legacy against the executives, investors, fans, and politicians who are clamoring to contest his vision for the company.” Attorney Charles Harder has contacted Harper for information about the book’s contents, accuses […]
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Paramount Returns to Book Publishing
This year Paramount will launch a book publishing arm for its IP properties and original stories. Paramount Global Publishing will publish books for all ages in print, audio, and ebook formats in the US and Canada, with “plans to expand to other markets in the future,” according to the press release. They have not yet announced the distribution partner for their titles, and the studio “will continue its licensing strategy” with other publishers. The books division will be led by Amy Jarashow as head of global publishing, reporting to products & experiences president Josh Silverman. Jarashow was previously in leadership […]
Audible to Launch NYC Pop Up
Audible will launch a pop up listening lounge in New York from May 1–31. Audible Story House is a three-floor “bookless bookstore,” according to a release, and will feature listening spaces with headphones where customers can sample audiobooks. People can browse audiobooks in the form of “story tiles” and the space will host events including panels, book clubs, and crafting activities, plus a cafe. “Story House arrives at a cultural inflection point where audio storytelling is one of the fastest-growing formats in entertainment, and passionate fan culture around books and audiobooks has never been more alive,” a release states. “At […]
Distribution: Inquisitive Press
Starting in August, children’s nonfiction publisher Inquisitive Press will be distributed exclusively by Lerner Publisher Services in the US and Canada.