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PEN is mighty, but needs to recruit new generation of writers
Eve Troeh Mar 15, 2013
The writers' group PEN is well known for its core mission: Supporting free speech around the world. Its members include Nobel and Pulitzer prize winners. But it needs to expand, as the traditional publishing world shrinks.
A library without any shelves -- or books
Kai Ryssdal Jan 28, 2013
In one Texas county, the new library will look more like an Apple store than a Barnes & Noble.
Coffee table books weather publishing's decline
Mark Garrison Nov 6, 2012
Though the publishing industry is struggling against the rise of e-readers, publishers of art books -- the big volumes that adorn coffee tables -- are doing well.
'MAD' men: 60 years of spoofing the advertising industry
Sarah Gardner Oct 29, 2012
MAD Magazine editor-in-chief John Ficarra reflects on 60 years of parodying advertising.
Publishers may start writing their own 'Big Book of Mergers'
Bob Moon Oct 26, 2012
Merger talks between Random House and Penguin could be the first sign of a big shake-up for the publishing industry.
As publishing declines, bookshelves evolve
Mark Garrison Oct 19, 2012
The long decline of the physical book is affecting how bookcases are marketed and used in homes.
Amazon acquires rights to James Bond novels
Stephen Beard Apr 18, 2012
Amazon is stepping up its publishing push, with help from none other than Agent 007. The online bookseller has just acquired the rights to the James Bond novels behind the movies.
How e-books can move forward after price-fixing lawsuit
Eve Troeh Apr 12, 2012
The Department of Justice is accusing Apple and five publishers fixing prices for electronic books, or e-books. Three of the publishers have already settled.
Apple sued over price fixing on e-books
Eve Troeh Apr 12, 2012
The Department of Justice is suing Apple. The charges? Price fixing. Not for Apple laptops, or Apple iPads -- but for the e-books you read on them.
Is automated publishing the future?
Caitlan Carroll Mar 20, 2012
Real books and bookstores are becoming a thing of the past. Does new technology mean authors are next to go?
