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The US government is trying to stop the merger of two of the world's biggest publishers – but will it help authors?

When Allen Lane set out to make cheap paperbacks for commuters in the 1930s, no one imagined he was building what would become the biggest publishing house we’ve ever seen.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022

Snowman creator Raymond Briggs brought kindness and generosity to his work

Briggs recalled his inspiration for the tale about a snowman who comes to life came during a winter of particularly heavy snowfall.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Raymond Briggs: The Snowman author dies, aged 88

Author and illustrator Raymond Briggs, best known for 1978 classic The Snowman, has died aged 88.

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2022

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 · Aug 4, 2022

‘Essential’, ‘quietly hopeful’, ‘propulsive’: the best Australian books out in August

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

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022

Put authors, readers first in ruling on merger of big publishers

On Tuesday, best-selling author Stephen King testified he opposes the merger because “It becomes tougher and tougher for writers to find enough money to live on.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2022

7 steps on how to manage your personal finance by author Anupam Gupta

Author Anupam Gupta’s new book 'The Wisest Owl– Be Your Own Financial Planner' was published by Penguin Random House on July 25, 2020. In this book, the author interviews and shares the wisdom and experiences of some of India's top personal finance professionals. This will inspire and guide readers on…

The Times of India · Aug 3, 2022

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 · Aug 3, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022

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 · Aug 2, 2022