Random House India and chairman of Random House New Zealand Michael Moynahan will move back to become ceo of Harper Collins for Australia and New Zealand in the new year, reporting to Victoria Barnsley. She says, “His extensive publishing background and management experience, along with an impressive track record in growing Random House’s business in both India and New Zealand, make him a perfect choice to take our business to the next level.” Moynahan adds, “Harper Collins ANZ rightly enjoys an enviable position in the market and I am looking forward to working with the team to build on a […]
Laura Bush Book Talks Ratified
Without acknowledging the Page Six report we cited this morning, the AP reports that “Laura Bush wants to write a memoir and will be meeting with several publishers, according to three publishing executives with knowledge of the proceedings. They asked not to be identified, saying discussions are in the early stages and highly confidential.” Or not. As before, attorney Bob Barnett is representing Mrs. Bush, though he declined to comment. Mrs. Bush’s spokesperson Sally McDonough says the first lady “has expressed interest in writing a book after she leaves” the White House and is exploring interest “but she would not […]
Australia Continues to Evaluate Lifting Import Restrictions
In their own bureaucratic way, the Australian government is moving ahead with their examination of whether to lift or amend the copyright law that stipulates that if an Australian publisher issues their own version a book released somewhere else in the world within 30 days of its original publication, import editions are banned for sale. The Productivity Commission is required to issue a report within six months.Government release
Watch Mitchell Kaplan
The owner of Books and Books and co-founder of the Miami International Book Fair Mitchell Kaplan has a nice two-minute interview with Miami New Times as the fair celebrates its 25th anniversary of bringing major authors to Miami.
Kidman and Theron In Ebershoff Adaptation
Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron will star in the fi;m adaptation of David Ebershoff 2000 novel THE DANISH GIRL. Kidman will play artist Einar Wegener, “the world’s first postop male transsexual, with Theron playing Wegener’s artist wife, Gerda.E online
Ackman Believes in Bankruptcy
Hedge fund investor Charles Ackman of Pershing Square Capital Management, whose fund is Borders’ largest shareholder, was the first guest on the Charlie Rose Show last night. Pershing Square has lost many millions to date on their Borders investment, with company’s market cap down to under $170 million. But on the show, Ackman repeatedly endorsed the nation’s “reorganization” procedures, favoring bankruptcy over bailouts for GM and other large institutions. The video won’t be posted online until later today or tomorrow but it’s worth watching. Ackman calmly explains how bankruptcy procedures are designed to heal companies with unhealthy balance sheets and […]