Hachette Book Group’s Orbit division is adding a new imprint for commercial fiction, Redhook. Launching in April 2013 with Robert Lyndon’s historical epic set in the 11th century HAWK QUEST, they plan to start with one or two titles a month. The imprint will publish in all formats, including some digital-only titles. Orbit svp and publisher Tim Holman says in the announcement, “Redhook will help us grow the division and broaden our business and consumer relationships. Our highly focused acquisition strategy will be matched by original and individually tailored publishing strategies.” CEO David Young adds, “The creation of Redhook is […]
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Edmison/Harper Literary Scouting has been named North American scout for Gads Forlag in Denmark. Helen Nam joins Sourcebooks as art services manager for children’s picture books and middle grade fiction. She was an acquisitions editor for children’s books at Publications International, Ltd. Bloomsbury has added a small imprint in associated with bicycling magazine and book publisher Rouler. The new Rouler Books imprint will publish approximately six books a year, with Bloomsbury handling the sales and marketing, the Bookseller reports.
Phaidon Hires Banker, Seeks Buyer
Phaidon Press has retained investment bankers Greenhill to show the publisher to prospective buyers. Current owner Richard Schlagman bought Phaidon out of bankruptcy in 1990 and “said that he had decided that it was time for another owner to lead its transition from a largely print business to the digital era of iPads, Kindles and other ereading devices.” He admits that Phaidon underwent “retrenchment” in 2009 and 2010 by says the company is “profitable and growing.” The FT says documents filed with the UK’s Companies House show sales of £25 million in the fiscal year ending June 2011 were up […]
Pynchon, Crichton, and Highsmith eBooks Issued; Another Government Request for eReading
On Tuesday, the Penguin Press released all seven previous novels and one story collection by Thomas Pynchon in ebook editions for the first time. At least some of those titles–such as THE CRYING OF LOT 49–are still issued in print by other publishers (such as HarperCollins). The Penguin Press acquired the ebook rights in a deal with Pynchon’s agent Melanie Jackson. Also newly available as ebooks are the early novels by the late Michael Crichton, including JURASSIC PARK and THE RISING SUN from Ballantine, and THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN, CONGO, EATERS OF THE DEAD, THE GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY, SPHERE, THE TERMINAL […]
People, Etc.: McIntosh Named Random House COO
Madeline McIntosh has been named chief operating officer for Random House, effective immediately, reporting to ceo Markus Dohle. She also continues with her duties and responsibilities held in her previous position as president, sales, operations and digital. McIntosh first joined the company in 1994 and, after a brief stint at Amazon, rejoined in 2009. In a statement Dohle said McIntosh “has been, and continues to be, a vital part of the transformation of our organization as we redefine the way our sales and corporate operations support and collaborate with our publishing divisions.” Dohle added: “I believe that the strong position […]
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Sri Lankan author Shehan Karunatilaka won the overall Commonwealth book prize for his debut novel–published as CHINAMAN in the UK, and issued last month by Graywolf in the US under the subtitle, THE LEGEND OF PRADEEP MATHEW. The Association of American Publishers (AAP) gave its Mary McNulty Award for Lifetime Service to Educational Publishing Award to svp of Pearson School Paul McFall. AAP president Tom Allen said, “Paul has been a tireless advocate for the US school publishing industry as well as the students and teachers we serve.” Husband of the late Clara Heyworth, Verso Books managing director Jacob Stevens […]