Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Apple Wants to Move E-book Damages Trial - and other book trade news from PW

Apple is looking to escape from New York. In a filing this week, Apple attorneys argue that Judge Denise Cote does not have jurisdiction to oversee its upcoming damages trial and wants the state and class action hearings moved from the Southern District of New York to courts in Northern California (class) and Western Texas (state). 
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PRH Remains Committed to Indian Publishing
Despite the controversy surrounding its publication of "The Hindus: An Alternative History," Penguin Random House said it remains committed to publishing in India. A spokesperson said Penguin Random House supports the efforts of Penguin Random House India in its efforts to publish "vibrant" fiction and nonfiction titles in the years ahead. 
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Stine, Jones Win HWA's Lifetime Achievement Award
The Horror Writers Association has chosen Stephen Jones and R. L. Stine as the recipients of its 2014 lifetime achievement award. Winners must have exhibited a "profound, positive impact on the fields of horror and dark fantasy," and be at least 60 years of age or have been published for a minimum of 35 years. Past winners include Stephen King, Anne Rice, Joyce Carol Oates, and Ray Bradbury. 

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THE ROUNDUP

14 Female Characters Who Need Spin-Offs: Somebody, anybody, give these characters more page time with spin-off novels.

It's a Wrap on 'Fifty Shades' : Universal Studios confirmed that "Fifty Shades of Grey" has wrapped its principal photography in chilly Vancouver. The author of the kinky best-selling series, E L James, tweeted from the production's wrap party on Friday, standing with a drink next to director Sam Taylor-Johnson.

11 Apps to Help You Finish Your Novel : Technology isn't entirely counterproductive to the creation of quality writing. Here are a boatload of apps that can help writers stay organized, expand their vocabularies, and use their time more wisely.

@GSElevator Tattletale Exposed : There is a good reason Goldman Sachs has been unable to uncover its Twitter-happy employee who sold a book for a six-figure sum: He doesn’t work at the firm. And he never did.

Polare Bookstore in Bankruptcy : After receiving an extension for payment, the Dutch chain bookstore Polare was officially declared bankrupt, announced the curator, Kees van de Meent Monday afternoon. The stores will remain open for now.


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