The proposed merger between Bertelsmann and Pearson's publishing divisions have just received approval by the US Department of Justice. This is a very important milestone for the join venture to be finalized by the 2nd half of 2013.When Pengion and Random House end up joining forces, under one roof, it will account for 1/4 of all book releases in the Western World. Thomas … [Read more...] about US Courts Approve Random House and Penguin Merger
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Ingram Content Group Adds Random House to MyiLibrary eBook Platform
Ingram will now offer Random House US titles to libraries via its MyiLibrary platform. More that 36,000 titles will be added beginning in February and will be from both the frontlist and the backlist. According to the press release, imprints will include Beacon Press, National Geographic Books, North Atlantic Books, Quirk Books, Smithsonian Books, Soho Press, Wizards of the … [Read more...] about Ingram Content Group Adds Random House to MyiLibrary eBook Platform
Random House Aids Digital Discovery with BookScout
Finding a new author or book can be an arduous task to say the least. eBook discovery is a hot button issue right now, and as the industry moves to the digital realm, it is increasingly becoming harder to broaden your literary horizons. Random House is seeking to solve this issue with the launch of its new Facebook App called BookScout.BookScout basically lets users share … [Read more...] about Random House Aids Digital Discovery with BookScout
Random Romance Goes Digital First in Australia
Random House is starting a new imprint entitled Random Romance to launch a series of digital first ebooks. The exclusive focus will be the Australian market and will feature a myriad of authors that are homegrown.Random Romance is all set to unleash its first five titles in February of 2013. The books will comprise of two erotic novellas and a scintillating outback romance, … [Read more...] about Random Romance Goes Digital First in Australia
Random House Launches Digital Imprints Alibi, Hydra, and Flirt
Random House today announced three new digital only imprints that should help the company penetrate the ebook market to a larger degree. The first one is Alibi, which is mainly geared towards mystery and thriller. Next is Hydra, which is going to be all about science-fiction. Finally, for all your lovestruck teens, Random House Flirt will also be introduced. A fully-dedicated … [Read more...] about Random House Launches Digital Imprints Alibi, Hydra, and Flirt
Random House Launches 3 New Digital-Only Imprints; Targets Self-Publishing Authors?
Digital publishing keeps gaining ground, and Random House has just announced that it will launch three new digital imprints. They will be ALIBI, which will focus on mystery/suspense; HYDRA, which will concentrate on science fiction and fantasy; and FLIRT, which will target the YA and college-age New Adult audience. Random House already has a digital imprint LOVESWEPT, which is … [Read more...] about Random House Launches 3 New Digital-Only Imprints; Targets Self-Publishing Authors?
HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster Discussing Potential Merger
Last month Penguin and Random House confirmed they would merge their publishing companies to form a large entity. Today Harper Collins and Simon & Schuster are in the early stages of negotiations to accomplish the same feat.News Corp. who owns Harper Collins has approached CBS Corp, who is the parent company of S&S. News Corp has made overtures to buy the company … [Read more...] about HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster Discussing Potential Merger
Random House Takes Full Control of Mondadori
Bertelsmann, the parent company of Random House, has gained controlling interest in Mondadori. This is Random House's Latin American and Spanish outfit that it ran in conjunction with the original Mondadori group. The merger is a savvy move by Random House to further consolidate its digital presence in a growing Spanish market.Random House Mondadori’s divisions publish … [Read more...] about Random House Takes Full Control of Mondadori
Penguin, Random House Merger Is Official
Only days ago, parties from both Pearson and Bertelsmann, the parent companies of Penguin and Random House respectively, were firmly stating that talks of a merger of the two publishers were only speculation at that point, but today the blending of the two companies has been confirmed by statements from the publishers.While details are still vague, although the publishers … [Read more...] about Penguin, Random House Merger Is Official
Penguin and Random House Merger Creates a Powerhouse Publisher
News has come out that the parent companies of two of the largest trade imprints in the US may be merging in the near future. Rumors that Penguin and Random House may soon become one larger publisher, bringing the Big Six down to the Big Five, circulated following a statement that Pearson and Bertelsmann are in talks.“Pearson confirms that it is discussing with Bertelsmann … [Read more...] about Penguin and Random House Merger Creates a Powerhouse Publisher
Penguin and Random House Might Merge Companies
Parent companies Bertelsmann and Pearson have issued a statement yesterday that the two sides were in negotiations to merge Penguin and Random House. The statement said; “Pearson confirms that it is discussing with Bertelsmann a possible combination of Penguin and Random House."If this deal occurs, which some said is likely to happen will be the largest publishing merger … [Read more...] about Penguin and Random House Might Merge Companies
Random House Has Positive News for Libraries and Their eBooks
An article in Library Journal affirms what librarians have known but what publishers need to remain aware of: libraries own their ebooks, exactly in the same way that they own print books.This affirmation came directly from one of the Big Six publishers that has been criticized for its business practices concerning ebook lending of its titles. Random House, whose price … [Read more...] about Random House Has Positive News for Libraries and Their eBooks
eBook Review: The Kill Order by James Dashner
Verdict: 3 StarsPrequels come pre-installed with an inherent flaw that brilliant writers can overcome. How will the author hold the readers’ interest and give them new plot morsels and new character development when those same readers have already read—and presumably, enjoyed—the completed series?James Dashner’s prequel to his highly acclaimed The Maze Runner series … [Read more...] about eBook Review: The Kill Order by James Dashner
Random House Profits Enhanced by 50 Shades of Grey
Today Random House announced its earnings for the first half of 2012 and profits have increased by over 20%. The publisher posted a 64% increase in operating profit to $142 million and the 20% increase equated to almost $1.2 billion. This is partly due to mega successful properties, such as 50 Shades of Grey. The titillating trilogy sold more than 30 million copies between … [Read more...] about Random House Profits Enhanced by 50 Shades of Grey