Inland Editions
Inland Editions is a new publisher out of London that is particularly interested in libraries. They are preparing to publish their first book, which appears to be a beautifully designed … Read more Inland Editions
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Ursula K Le Guin’s speech at National Book Awards: ‘Books aren’t just commodities’
“To the givers of this beautiful reward, my thanks, from the heart. My family, my agents, my editors, know that my being here is their doing as well as my … Read more Ursula K Le Guin’s speech at National Book Awards: ‘Books aren’t just commodities’
Should the United States Follow France and Declare Books an ‘Essential Good’?
The French Government has declared books an “essential good.” Daniel Mendelsohn and Mohsin Hamid in the NYT yesterday explore the idea of doing the same thing in the U.S. Here … Read more Should the United States Follow France and Declare Books an ‘Essential Good’?
Journal of Scholarly Publishing – current issue TOC
Sharing the TOC of a journal I find very useful as a publisher. I think it also has a lot that would be of interest to academic librarians who do … Read more Journal of Scholarly Publishing – current issue TOC
The New Yorker looks at Amazon and the publishing industry
Just very quickly noting a great article in the New Yorker recently, by George Packer: Cheap Words: Amazon is good for customers. But is it good for books? The article … Read more The New Yorker looks at Amazon and the publishing industry
NY Times obituary for André Schiffrin
André Schiffrin, Publishing Force and a Founder of New Press, Is Dead at 78 (New York Times obituary). I will take this as yet another occasion to recommend his very … Read more NY Times obituary for André Schiffrin
Libraries and the Alternative Press (Against the Grain Podcast)
An Against the Grain Podcast with Alycia Sellie, published 11/05/2013 Libraries and the Alternative Press Unique and vital perspectives are and have been offered up by underground newspapers, zines, and … Read more Libraries and the Alternative Press (Against the Grain Podcast)
Comment’s on Eric Hellman’s note on eBook Copyright Pages
Eric Hellman, founder of Unglue.it, has a note in the current issue of the New York Law School Review titled, “The eBook Copyright Page is Broken.” It is a quick … Read more Comment’s on Eric Hellman’s note on eBook Copyright Pages
Robert Darnton on “5 Myths About the Information Age”
The Chronicle of Higher Education published this succinct editorial by Robert Darnton, noted defender of the book and of libraries, titled, 5 Myths About the “Information Age.” Nicely, this is … Read more Robert Darnton on “5 Myths About the Information Age”
Publisher’s Pledge to the Library Community
From Litwin Books, LLC As an academic publisher, we understand our role in the information ecology, and respect the roles of academics and librarians in the same ecological system. To … Read more Publisher’s Pledge to the Library Community
On Timeliness and Timelessness in Book Publishing
I’m working on a “Publisher’s Pledge to the Library Community” that we will release soon. I’ve put out some feelers regarding what people want to see in this pledge, and … Read more On Timeliness and Timelessness in Book Publishing
Late Night Library One for the Books Campaign
Late Night Library One for the Books Campaign FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A PLEDGE CAMPAIGN SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT BOOKSELLERS AND PUBLISHERS PORTLAND, OR, October 22, 2012—Responding to the US Department of Justice … Read more Late Night Library One for the Books Campaign
Academic book pricing – Where Library Juice Press stacks up
I recently encountered some interesting data on the academic book market, in an article in the most recent issue of the Journal of Scholarly Publishing, by Albert N. Greco, Robert, … Read more Academic book pricing – Where Library Juice Press stacks up
The Secret Life of Retracted Articles
Phil Davis writes in The Scholarly Kitchen about “The Secret Life of Retracted Articles.” Scientific papers are frequently retracted, officially, by the journal’s publishers and editors if it is found … Read more The Secret Life of Retracted Articles
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt files for bankruptcy protection
Big news in publishing: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Files for Bankruptcy. This doesn’t mean they are going out of business, but it does mean their business and ownership may radically … Read more Houghton Mifflin Harcourt files for bankruptcy protection
Obituary: Barney Rossett, groundbreaking publisher at Grove Press, lived to 89
Excerpted from Barney Rosset’s obituary: By Elaine Woo, Los Angeles Times February 23, 2012 Barney Rosset, the renegade founder of Grove Press who fought groundbreaking legal battles against censorship and … Read more Obituary: Barney Rossett, groundbreaking publisher at Grove Press, lived to 89
Interview with Jennifer Szunko, director of paid-review service Clarion Review
Rory Litwin: I’m talking with Jennifer Szunko, Clarion Services Director. Jennifer offered to be interviewed for Library Juice to talk about Clarion’s services in doing paid reviews for authors and … Read more Interview with Jennifer Szunko, director of paid-review service Clarion Review
New York Times on Fancy Books
Julie Bosman writes in the New York Times about a logical new development in book publishing: finer quality, fancy print books to compete with e-books. What is not expected about … Read more New York Times on Fancy Books
Local Indie Bookstores
We’re intimately familiar with the pressures on public libraries, and worried about closures and reductions of service. Independent bookstores have it worse, for a number of reasons. Indie bookstores’ fortunes … Read more Local Indie Bookstores
Lincoln Cushing writes on the printing renaissance of the 1960s
Red in black and white: The New Left printing renaissance of the 1960s – and beyond Essay by Lincoln Cushing in Peace Press Graphics 1967-1987: Art in the Pursuit of … Read more Lincoln Cushing writes on the printing renaissance of the 1960s