Counterpoint will close its New York editorial office at the end of October, with editorial director Denise Oswald and associate editor Anne Horowitz losing their full-time positions, though “both agreed to complete the editorial work” on books under contract on a freelance basis. Head of Counterpoint Charlie Winton says, “As everyone in the book business is aware, the industry is going through a very challenging period. It has become necessary for Counterpoint to consolidate its editorial effort in Berkeley.” They will continue the Soft Skull Press imprint from the California office, and say they “will honor all of the future […]
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Europa Editions has launched Tonga Books, a new imprint focusing on dark, literary titles that will be acquired and curated by Lovely Bones author Alice Sebold. Its first title, scheduled for a Fall 2011 release, is You Deserve Nothing by Iowa Writers Workshop student Alexander Miksik. Seamus Heaney has won the Forward Prize for his poetry collection Human Chain.Guardian Nicole Rudick has been named managing editor of The Paris Review. Previously she was managing editor for Bookforum. Alyson Sinclair has joined City Lights Books as publicity and marketing associate. Previously she worked for FSG. Crown has announced a November 16 […]
Marcus Aligns with Open Road; Twilight Illustrated Guide for April, 2011; and More
Former president of Scholastic’s children’s book publishing and consultant Barbara Marcus has been working with Open Road as an adviser for children’s publishing and is in Frankfurt with the Open Road team. She “will help spearhead” their entrance into the children’s market as well as advise on international business development and general strategic issues. Her first acquisition is ebook editions of The Boxcar Children, the classic series that comprises 123 titles. The first 19 will be available for this Christmas; the balance of the line will come to market during 2011. Marcus says in the announcement, “I believe that Open […]
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Yale University Press has announced a slate of promotions in its marketing and sales department. Heather D’Auria has been named director of marketing and promotion, Brenda King is now publicity director, Stephen Cebik has been promoted to senior sales manager, art and digital publishing, and Ivan Lett has been promoted to online marketing coordinator. Johanna Brinton has joined Overdrive as Director of Business Development for Europe, where she will manage the company’s expanded EU publisher services, retail, and eCommerce businesses. At Free Press, Jill Siegel has been promoted to Associate Director of Publicity. Faber will provide digital distribution for 18 […]
Borders News: Corporate Headquarters For Sale; Hires Back Popoff, Reassigns Some Executives
The Ann Arbor, Michigan building which houses Borders‘ corporate headquarters is for sale, listed by owner Agree Realty for $18.349 million (or approximately $40/square foot.) Borders still has 12 years remaining on its lease, though the company has started subleasing some of its rented space. According to filings, 27 percent of Agree’s $34 million in rental income (approximately $9.26 million) comes from 17 leases to Borders. Local real estate experts told AnnArbor.com that that the listing of the Borders headquarters “appears to be a step toward diversifying a real estate portfolio that’s heavy on three major tenants.” And spokeswoman Mary […]
People, Etc.: Wiley Retiring, Deneen Launches Macmillan Films, CAA Sells Stake and More
Deborah Wiley will retire from her position as svp, corporate communications of John Wiley & Sons at the end of the year, though she will continue to serve as chairman of the Wiley Foundation. Susan Spilka will succeed her as vp, corporate communications on January 1, 2011. CEO William Pesce, also retiring soon, says in the announcement: “I want to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to Deborah and to acknowledge her many contributions during her 42 years at the Company. She has diligently served Wiley in a wide variety of business, corporate, and governance roles, working her […]