Tuesday, November 04, 2014

The Roundup with PW

Remembering Oscar Dytsel
Nearly 200 industry members gathered October 31 at the Random House Building in New York City to pay tribute to Oscar Dystel. In a series of heartfelt remarks, speakers honored the 'undisputed champion of paperback publishing,' who died May 28 at age 101. more »

Mass Market Paperback: Not Dead Yet
When sales of e-books doubled in 2011 over 2010, it seemed as if the mass market paperback format might quickly sink into oblivion. Mass market sales in 2013 were down 52% from 2010 levels, according to BookStats. While sales are down again in 2014, the decline has slowed and there are signs that sales of the format are stabilizing. more »



Dunham Cancels Book Tour Stops: Lena Dunham has cancelled two dates of her European book tour following recent allegations that she abused her younger sister.

Most Popular Passages in Books: According to Kindle data.

Amazon Unclear on Diversity: The Seattle company disclosed on Friday in a lengthy page on its website titled “Diversity at Amazon” that its global work force is 63% male and 37% female. Its managers are 75% male and 25% female.

The New Fifty Shades: NPR asks: Could 'After' by Anna Todd be the next big online hit?

Amid Loss, She Keeps Writing: Even as Nancy Carlson copes with her husband and best friend’s devastating degenerative disease and their finances in shambles, the author continues to produce her upbeat children’s books.

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