Publishers Weekly

Michael Jacobs Launches New Venture

3 months 2 weeks ago
The retired CEO of Abrams Books has teamed with author and editor Sheridan Hay to form Filmore Projects, which will offer consulting, literary, and marketing advice for writers, publishers, and creative arts organizations and will also include a book publishing and packaging imprint, Galpón Press.

Proposed Change to Inclusive Access Program Dies

3 months 2 weeks ago
The Department of Education has officially ended plans to change eligibility rules that could have undermined the viability of Inclusive Access programs, which allow college students to pay for educational materials at below market rates.

Obituary: Margaret Frith

3 months 2 weeks ago
Esteemed editor and publisher Margaret Frith, retired president of children's books at Putnam, died at her home in Huntington, N.Y., on December 11, 2024. She was 88.

Park & Fine, Brower Merge

3 months 2 weeks ago
Park & Fine Literary and Media and Brower Literary & Management have merged to form Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management. Celeste Fine and Kimberly Brower will act as co-CEOs of the new agency, which will represent authors across all genres.