Penguin Random House is the largest book publisher in the world. They recently updated their copyright page to prohibit AI training on any of their print or e-books. This will now gain legal protection against new search engines and anyone who wants to harvest all the books and protect authors. The Bookseller reports that Penguin Random House Publishing changed the copyright … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House puts the kibosh on AI Training
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Introducing New Penguin Random House Imprints
Over the last year our publishing groups worldwide announced or launched exciting new imprints. The imprints’ goals and mission range from giving more diverse voices a platform and publishing home to providing tailored content for digital devices and offering ancillary products that leverage the power and impact of our greatest authors. Here is a roundup of some of our new … [Read more...] about Introducing New Penguin Random House Imprints
Authors Equity: A New Profit-Sharing Publishing Company
Image credit: Publishers Weekly In the US, three former executives from Penguin Random House (PRH) and Macmillan have launched a new publishing company named Authors Equity, as reported by Publishers Weekly. Former PRH US CEO Madeline McIntosh, former Macmillan CEO Don Weisberg, and former PRH US president and director of strategic development US Nina von Moltke are … [Read more...] about Authors Equity: A New Profit-Sharing Publishing Company
Penguin Random House Fights Book Ban
Penguin Random House has jumped into the fight against book bans, entering a sensitive debate that is playing out in school boards and statehouses across the country. At risk: potentially alienating a large chunk of customers on an issue at the crux of culture wars that have polarized the nation in ways not seen in decades.” Those who push for book bans often “believe they … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House Fights Book Ban
PRH Leads Children Picture Book Bestsellers
Penguin Random House (PRH) is the leader among publishers on PW’s picture book bestseller lists. In 2023, the publisher strengthened its grip, nabbing 40% of total available list positions, up from 33% in 2022. In 2023, PRH landed 72 titles on the list, and those titles occupied 519 positions. Eric Carle’s classic The Very Hungry Caterpillar was on the list for the entire … [Read more...] about PRH Leads Children Picture Book Bestsellers
Penguin Random House India Commits to 100% Recycled Paper
Penguin Random House India has announced its transition to 100% recycled paper for books. Ajay Joshi, the company's vice president for supply chain and production, told Publishing Perspectives: “Penguin recognizes the immense responsibility we shoulder as users of paper. Therefore, being eco-friendly and having sustainable practices are of utmost importance. We were one of … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House India Commits to 100% Recycled Paper
Penguin Random House Introduces High School Award to Defend Literature Against Book Bans
The United States is facing a storm of protests for passing new laws and regulations leading to book bans across the country. Texas alone has become the second-highest state for banning books in public schools. Overall, book bans have increased by 33% over the last year, according to a September report by Pen America. In light of recent developments, Penguin Random House has … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House Introduces High School Award to Defend Literature Against Book Bans
Inklore To Bring Print Edition of Webtoons
Image credit: tappytoon Penguin Random House’s “global comics” imprint Inklore is soon to bring webtoons from the Tappytoon platform to print, as two parent companies, Penguin Random House and Contents First, sign a strategic pact. Contents First is the creator of Tappytoon and a global leader in the digital comics world. The company specializes in IP development, production, … [Read more...] about Inklore To Bring Print Edition of Webtoons
HarperCollins and KKR to Bid on Simon & Schuster
Paramount Global has put its book publishing house on sale again, inviting bidders. HarperCollins and KKR & Co are two of the leading names in the list of bidders, the Wall Street Journal reports. Last year, Penguin Random House entered into a $2.2bn deal with the media company to buy Simon & Schuster. But the merger collapsed after the federal judge Florence Pan … [Read more...] about HarperCollins and KKR to Bid on Simon & Schuster
Penguin Random House Saw an 11% Drop in Profits in 2022
Sales at Penguin Random House (PRH) increased by nearly 5% in 2022. However, the increasing costs led to an 11.8% decrease in PRH's earrings. This further resulted in a drop in the earnings of the American book publisher to €666 million. High inflation and supply chain challenges added to a 20.7% drop in earnings at PRH by the first half of 2022. When we compare this to … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House Saw an 11% Drop in Profits in 2022
George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
Legendary writer George R. R. Martin has revealed more details pertaining to his latest title in the A Song of Ice and Fire universe. The new entrant to Martin's famed series that was adapted into a hit TV show is titled The Rise of The Dragon. It is a fully illustrated companion novel to the prequel named Fire & Blood as well as the Game of Thrones series in general. As … [Read more...] about George R. R. Martin’s The Rise of The Dragon announced, due out later this year
Are COVID Digital Lending Terms the New Normal?
As the entire world adjusts to "the new normal" of the COVID-19 global pandemic, more and more people are starting to take a look at what worked and what didn't in terms of adjusting to everyday life. A number of companies and businesses are looking at things like employee productivity and absenteeism in light of work-from-home accommodations. Schools around the world are … [Read more...] about Are COVID Digital Lending Terms the New Normal?
Authors to Dept of Justice: Stop the Penguin Random House Buy of Simon & Schuster
Once upon a time, the publishing world involved a vast, gatekeeping entity called the Big Six. Shortly after a devastating anti-trust lawsuit involving five of those publishers, Penguin and Random House merged to become the current largest trade publisher in the US. But a new deal to buy Simon & Schuster--amounting to what the Washington Post has called "the Big Bad Wolf … [Read more...] about Authors to Dept of Justice: Stop the Penguin Random House Buy of Simon & Schuster
Penguin Random House discounting ebooks and audiobooks to libraries
Penguin Random House knows that many physical library branches are closing and the only way people can access content is digitally. The world's largest publisher has announced that it is discounting audiobooks and ebooks across to the board through all of their wholesale distributors such as Overdrive. Senior vice-president for library sales and digital strategy at PRH Skip … [Read more...] about Penguin Random House discounting ebooks and audiobooks to libraries