After renewed controversy around prosector-turned-mystery novelist Linda Fairstein following the release of a Netflix series about the Central Park Five, When They See Us, her longtime publisher Dutton said Friday the two parties “decided to terminate their relationship.” A “person with knowledge of the situation” tells the NYT that Dutton is buying out her contract. It’s unclear what, if anything, is happening with Fairstein’s 14-title backlist at Dutton, and the publisher declines to explain what their brief statement actually mens. Her first five books were published by Scribner. Former ceo of Hachette UK Tim Hely Hutchinson was awarded a CBE […]
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Boston Globe books editor Paul Makishima has left the newspaper. Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have another production deal; under this one, their production company Higher Ground will “develop and produce podcasts” exclusive to Spotify. The Obamas “are expected to participate in at least some of the podcasts, which “could potentially mean hosting, narrating or interview roles.” Entertainment Weekly, which has continued to provide substantive coverage of books and authors, will become a monthly publication as of August. New editor-in-chief JD Heyman insists in the press release, despite all reason, that “With the transition to a new monthly frequency, readers […]
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At Simon & Schuster, Doug Stambaugh has been promoted to vp, director, strategic operations and business development, reporting to Dennis Elau. He will lead, integrate and coordinate efforts domestically as well as globally in support of business initiatives, future growth and day-to-day operations. Newly reporting to Stambaugh are Joe Bulger (vp, business development) and Frank Nunez (vp, business operations). Patrice Caldwell has joined Howard Morhaim Literary Agency as an agent. She is the founder of People of Color in Publishing and was an associate editor at Disney-Hyperion. At Macmillan, Malati Chavali is being promoted to the new role of vp, […]
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Lisa Erickson has joined Harper Perennial and Harper paperbacks as marketing director. She was previously at Crown. Jon Michael Darga has joined Aevitas Creative Management as an agent. He was previously an assistant editor at Crown. Madeline Jones has been promoted to associate editor at Holt. Sophie Christopher, 28, senior publicity manager at Transworld in the UK and co-founder of The FLIP, died from a suspected aneurysm on Monday. Transworld managing director Larry Finlay told the Bookseller that her colleagues were “in a state of shock.” He noted, “It’s always devastating when any colleague dies – losing someone so young, so full of life and […]
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Goodreads co-founder and editor in chief Elizabeth Khuri Chandler has “decided to move on to my next chapter” after 12 years with the company. Larisa Helena joined Callisto Media as foreign rights manager. (She was a subsidiary rights manager at Pippin Properties.) In honor of Bob Bernstein‘s remarkable life and legacy, the Bernstein family has arranged for a celebration of life event on Tuesday, June 25t from 6:00-8:30 PM, at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. They ask that you please RSVP to BernsteinRSVPJune25@gmail.com if you are able to attend. Distribution Two Rivers will handle sales and distribution as of August […]
People, Etc.: Book Co-Authored with Tony Robbins Is Dropped
Tony Robbins‘ longtime publisher Simon & Schuster declined to comment earlier this month when BuzzFeed first dropped their expose alleging inappropriate sexual advances with employees and more. But now the planned July release of THE PATH: Accelerating Your Journey to Financial Freedom, by Peter Mallouk, writing “with” Robbins as co-author, will not be published. A source at Simon & Schuster confirms, “We are not proceeding with publication of The Path.” Robbins’ lawyers insist the book was “postponed” and tell BuzzFeed that Simon & Schuster has not cut ties with him: “To state or suggest otherwise is absolutely false.” Dana Renert […]