IPG Sells Digital Distribution Business to Bookwire
Independent Publishers Group (IPG) will “upgrade” its ebook and audiobook distribution services by pairing with Bookwire to use their cloud-based system. In turn, Bookwire will take advantage of access to IPG’s digital print and distribution services. Update: According to a subsequent release from investment banking firm Oakins Desilva Phillips, Bookwire actually “acquired the digital distribution business of IPG and entered into a long-term strategic partnership.” Indeed, in a letter to clients, IPG ceo Joe Matthews wrote that “IPG has come to an agreement with Bookwire…to acquire IPG’s INscribe Digital business.” IPG ceo Joe Matthews says in the announcement, “IPG’s digital […]
Center For Fiction Medal for Editorial Excellence
The Center for Fiction awarded Kathryn Belden, vice president and editorial director of Scribner, the 2024 Medal for Editorial Excellence.
Second Circuit Probes Internet Archive’s Arguments for Controlled Digital Lending
In a lengthy hearing, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York heard oral arguments in the Internet Archive’s appeal of a lower court finding that their copying and lending of digital copies of books (through their invented practice of Controlled Digital Lending) infringes copyright. In his ruling, District Court Judge John Koeltl found “no case or legal principle supports that notion. Every authority points the other direction.” In keeping with Judge Koeltl’s ruling, which was rooted in opinions from the Court of Appeals in such significant cases as Google Books, Hathi Trust, and ReDigi, the three-judge panel appeared […]
The New List For June 28
Our bestseller list The New List tracks hot new releases based on Circana Bookscan data. With lists updating on Fridays, we’re bringing you highlights weekly in Lunch, along with the complete fiction and nonfiction hardcover lists. These are the highlights for Friday, June 28. The Hardcover fiction list this week is topped by Red Sky Mourning by Jack Carr, its first week on the list. Last week’s top title, Swan Song by Elin Hilderbrand, fell to No. 2. The summer’s big commercial books continue to hold many of the top spots, including Eruption by Michael Crichton and James Patterson. New to the […]
Lagardere Returns As CEO Following Partial Lifting of Ban
Following a judicial appeal, there was a “partial lifting of the management activities ban imposed on” Arnaud Lagardère, as he faces criminal charges of “vote buying, abuse of power and breach of trust, disseminating false or misleading information and failure to publish accounts.” As a result, he has resumed his position as chair and ceo of Lagardere SA.