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'The entire industry is based on hunches': is Australian publishing an art, a science or a gamble?

Jason Epstein was the publisher and editor of authors such as Norman Mailer, Vladimir Nabokov, Philip Roth and Gore Vidal. In his 2001 book, Book Business, he described how the once-relaxed Random House – where authors frequented the publishing office (and sometimes slept there), and where editors had stronger relationships…

The Conversation

Why Stephen King turned on his own publisher in a battle over the future of the book industry

Josh Marcus looks into why the horror king—and the Biden administration—are trying to stop the big-money merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster

The Independent UK

Royal family 'kept in the dark' over contents of Prince Harry's tell-all memoir

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of Cambridge, as well as their lawyers and advisors, have not seen any part of the manuscript and don't even know when the book will be published

Daily Mirror

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Penguin cuts off Meal Prep King cook after misogynistic rant

Cookbook fans ‘heartbroken’ after John Clark’s derogatory outburst on social media

The Guardian - UK

Where Salman Rushdie defied those who would silence him, today too many fear causing offence

The terrible injuries suffered by the great British writer will not extinguish his belief in the critical importance of saying the unsayable

The Guardian - UK

London Libel Lawsuits Punish Truth Tellers

The U.S. shouldn't import British defamation law, no matter how much Donald Trump would like to.

Reason

Authors and bookstore owners worry a big publishing merger will affect diversity

The proposed merger between Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster will likely change things for authors and readers - for better or worse

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CEO of publishing giant defends deal challenged by US gov't

The head of publishing titan Penguin Random House is defending his company’s deal to acquire rival Simon & Schuster against the government’s claim it would thwart competition

The Independent UK

Stephen King testified against publishing’s biggest merger. What you need to know about the antitrust trial

The biggest antitrust trial to hit the publishing industry in recent memory kicked off this week, and today the King of horror had his day in court.

Los Angeles Times

Stephen King testifies against $2 billion Penguin merger

Best-selling horror author Stephen King testified against Penguin Random House’s proposed $2.18 billion acquisition of Simon & Schuster, saying it would weaken competition in the publishing industry.

Tribune News Service

Stephen King is set to testify for the government in books merger trial

The author of Carrie, The Shining and many other favorites, King has willingly — even eagerly — placed himself in opposition to Simon & Schuster, his longtime publisher.

WEKU

Stephen King set to testify for govt in books merger trial

Renowned author Stephen King is set to take the stand Tuesday at a federal antitrust trial in Washington

The Independent UK

Linton Kwesi Johnson: ‘I certainly did not see myself as an angry young black poet’

The poet and activist’s life in verse has chronicled black British history. He talks about remaining hopeful, integrity, and taking 20 years to find his voice

The Guardian - UK

From Tim Winton to Michael Robotham and Sarah Krasnostein, celebrated writers share their favourite re-reads

Miles Franklin winner Tim Winton, crime writer Michael Robotham, non-fiction author Sarah Krasnostein and others share the books they re-read for inspiration, comfort and insight.

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The Independent UK

Captain Tom ‘charity’ autobiography publisher refuses to say if funds paid to his foundation from sales

Exclusive: Penguin Random House declines to detail whether or not it has paid funds to Captain Tom Foundation from sales of autobiography said to be in ‘support’ of the charity

Tribune News Service

Penguins extend defenseman Kris Letang with 6-year, $36.6M contract

MONTREAL — The most productive defenseman in Penguins history isn’t going anywhere.

The Guardian - AU

Witty, poetic, beautifully written: the best Australian books out in July

Each month, Guardian Australia editors and critics pick out the upcoming titles they’ve already devoured – or can’t wait to get their hands on

Edinburgh Live

Harry Potter fans race to decode cryptic message from Draco actor Tom Felton

Tom Felton, who played the lovable bad boy Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film franchise, has posted a cryptic message to his followers on Instagram - and many think they've sussed it out

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Evening Standard

Best books to gift for the literary person in your life

Unleash their inner bookworm with these special edition books and literary treats

ABC News

Sports clubs urged to install defibrillators after young Burnie Dockers footballer's on-field cardiac arrest

As a young football player recovers from going into cardiac arrest on the field, sports clubs are urged to ensure they have access to life-saving defibrillators.

ABC News

Burnie Dockers football player suffers heart attack after on-field brawl in Tasmania's north-west

Tasmania police are investigating an on-field fight that led to a player suffering a heart attack during a football game in Tasmania's north-west.

Nottingham Post

Deborah James announces final TV appearance on Embarrassing Bodies

The show may air for the first time after she has passed away

The Independent UK

Dame Deborah James ‘gutted’ she will not see book published before she dies

She says publication ‘is still long after I’m flying high, but hopefully a little less longer for you to wait’

Daily Record

Dame Deborah James 'gutted' she won't see new book about 'living before you die' published

Deborah announced on social media that she has penned a book on "how to live when you could be dead".

Wales Online

Deborah James writes new book she 'won't see in real life'

The release date has been brought forward but the campaigner and podcast host said it will still be 'long after I'm flying high'

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