Items tagged with 'Penguin'

EU Comission Approves Random House-Penguin Merger

News by Christopher Shultz

Following the U.S.'s suit, European anti-trust authorties green-lit the mega-deal. What countries will be next?

Penguin Announces Big Changes in Library eBook Availability

News by Christopher Shultz

The publisher loosens industry-standard restrictions, pleasing librarians and, no doubt, the general public.

Penguin-owned Author Solutions Under Investigation for ‘Deceptive Practices’

News by Dean Fetzer March 5, 2013 (2) comments

A New York law firm is looking into claims that the self-publishing service hasn’t lived up to it’s end of bargains made with authors. Is a lawsuit imminent?

Bookish helps you discover books - published by the site's backers

What is Bookish’s “Dirty Little Secret”?

News by Dean Fetzer February 21, 2013 (3) comments

So, Bookish is about discovering new books, right? Well, so long as they’re books published by its backers…

Small Demons Signs Deal With Penguin

News by Dean Fetzer

An innovative start-up working to promote connectivity from the details in books will expand its database with the addition of Penguin’s back catalog.

Thomas Pynchon to Publish New Novel

News by Christopher Shultz January 7, 2013 (2) comments

We know next to nothing other than its title, but a new Pynchon book is exciting news nonetheless.

Penguin settles w/ Department of Justice

Penguin and DoJ Agree To Terms on eBook Price Fixing

News by Dean Fetzer

In a widely anticipated move, Penguin Group (USA) and the Department of Justice have agreed on a settlement in the eBook price fixing lawsuit brought by the Government.

Publishing in The Time of War

Column by Erin Reel December 6, 2012 (5) comments

The publishing industry is at war and writers can either choose to get caught in No Man's Land or secure their spot on the battlefield.

Penguin and Random House Are Now One And The Same

News by Benoît Lelièvre October 29, 2012 (3) comments

It's official, Penguin and Random House have merged to create a new publishing superpower.

Gimme Back My Money: Penguin Suing Authors Who Didn't Deliver Books

News by Dave Reuss September 26, 2012 (5) comments

Penguin calls in the muscle to get back the money they floated to aspiring authors.

Author Terminated By Penguin Over Contract Breach Picked Up By Amazon

News by Rob W. Hart September 11, 2012 (2) comments

Penguin terminated a contract with author Kiana Davenport because she self-published a collection of short stories. Cue Amazon, offering a contract much more to her liking.

'No Easy Day' Publication Date Pushed Forward As Author Faces Government Investigations And Death Threats

News by Kimberly Turner August 29, 2012 (14) comments

'No Easy Day' displaces 'Fifty Shades' on best-seller lists amid controversy. Its print run is increased and publication date pushed forward as the author faces government probes and death threats.

Penguin Looking For New Community Manager, Creates Fantastic Job Posting For It

News by Rob W. Hart August 28, 2012 (1) comments

Want to work at Penguin? Check out this ad--but you better bring it, because they're clearly challenging you to show your creative side.

Penguin's Parent Company Acquires Vanity Presses Accused Of Scamming Authors

News by Rob W. Hart July 23, 2012 (2) comments

Penguin’s parent company, Pearson, has purchased Author Solutions, which owns several vanity presses that have been accused of milking authors for money.

Libraries Are Not Amused At Penguin's Decision To Stop Lending eBooks

News by Hanna Brooks Olsen February 10, 2012 (1) comments

Penguin recently decided to join the group of publishers who no longer allow libraries to stock their eBooks. Predictably, libraries and Kindle readers aren't pleased, and they're taking action.