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Why long-form journalism is everywhere these days

Dec 27, 2013
Despite seemingly shrinking attention-spans, in-depth reporting is making a comeback.

Debut novelist nets $2 million advance in publishers bidding war

Nov 11, 2013
One publishing analyst isn't surprised at the $2 million dollar advance paid to a debut novelist for his 900-page work.

TV Guide still exists??? Yep, and it's profitable

Oct 24, 2013
Cable television nearly did in TV Guide Magazine. But a few years ago a private-equity firm took it over and remade it.

A new magazine takes off, but only in first class seats

Oct 15, 2013
United debuts an in-flight magazine, titled Rhapsody, for high-end and business travelers.

Book awards push for a wider audience

Oct 14, 2013
Literary prizes like the Man Booker and National Book Award try to broaden their appeal.

For public good, not for profit.

Malala's delicate publishing proposal

Oct 8, 2013
15-year-old Malala Yousafzai ‘s book comes out tomorrow.
Malala Yousafzai opens the new Library of Birmingham at Centenary Square on September 3, 2013 in Birmingham, England. 
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Book publishing business tries a rewrite

Aug 19, 2013
Once upon a time, running a publishing house was a prestige thing -- even if it was one with a challenging business model.

Random House gets in show business

Aug 19, 2013
TV food shows are big, and cookbooks by show hosts like Emeril Lagasse do really well. Penguin Random House is trying to reverse that equation.