Simon & Schuster sold 900 signed copies of the singer’s new essay collection, but superfans and internet sleuths noticed something wasn’t right with the autograph. Now the publisher is issuing refunds.
Tag: Book Trade and Publishing
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Penguin Random House-Simon & Schuster Deal Collapses, Breaking Pattern in Publishing
The deal to acquire Simon & Schuster would have made the buyer, Penguin Random House, even larger, and reduced the number of big publishers in the U.S. to four.
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Beneath Its Pink Cover, ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ Offers a Story About Power
The best-selling debut author Bonnie Garmus created Elizabeth Zott, a chemist battling a sexist 1950s establishment, as the role model she craved — and found that readers wanted the same.
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Penguin Random House’s Bid to Acquire Simon & Schuster Blocked by Judge
The government’s case blocked the merger of two of the United States’ largest publishers and reflected a more aggressive approach to curbing consolidation. It was closely watched by the publishing industry.
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Prince Harry’s Memoir Is Due in January. How Explosive Will It Be?
The memoir is expected to be a best seller, but after the queen’s death, some royal experts and industry executives say the project has become risky for Harry.