Houghton-Mifflin

Jan 13 2010

Wednesday Midday Links: Google Gives the Finger to China

There were a couple of very interesting tidbits of information from Publishers Lunch today (registration required). The first is that Liz Sheier is moving to Barnes and Noble to be its “editorial director” and it appears that BN will be pursuing exclusive digital publishing agreements like Amazon has for the Kindle. The second is that(…)

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Jun 23 2009

Inkwell Publishing Ceases Business, Owes Thousands

Oh look, a print publisher runs out of money, stiffs its writers, and no one is certain the outcome. Inkwell Publishing Solutions was a book assembler hired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and others to put textbooks together. Inkwell would hire freelance writers to provide content. Inkwell has owes about 50 freelance writers, editors, page designers,(…)

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May 29 2007

Multi Media Bookstore Experience

Houghton Mifflin is setting up shop at BEA mimicking a bookstore. Inside, it will play videos of its authors and books that can be used by bookstores to promote author signings. I think that this is a great idea and would love to see book trailers and author interviews available for viewing at a bookstore.(…)

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