André Schiffrin

André Schiffrin, founding director of the nonprofit publisher the New Press, is the author of The Business of Books and, most recently, Words and Money.

How Mergermania Is Destroying Book Publishing

How Mergermania Is Destroying Book Publishing How Mergermania Is Destroying Book Publishing

The merger of Penguin and Random House is part of a trend that has been deadly for literary authors and serious nonfiction.

Nov 28, 2012 / Books & the Arts / André Schiffrin

Letters Letters

Obama: Flexible, Intelligent, Pragmatic Trenton, N.J.

Jan 14, 2009 / Our Readers and André Schiffrin

Socialism Is No Longer a Dirty Word Socialism Is No Longer a Dirty Word

The case for public ownership.

Dec 10, 2008 / Feature / André Schiffrin

Remembering Studs Remembering Studs

Studs Terkel's longtime publisher looks back on the historian's remarkable career.

Nov 13, 2008 / Books & the Arts / André Schiffrin

France à Droite France à Droite

Under Sarkozy, France will lose much égalité and fraternité. Let's hope liberté is not diminished as well.

May 10, 2007 / André Schiffrin

Sarko vs. Ségo in France Sarko vs. Ségo in France

French politics have been pushed to the right thanks in part to the neo-Fascist politician Jean-Marie Le Pen.

May 1, 2007 / André Schiffrin

‘Random’ Destruction ‘Random’ Destruction

Once again, changes at Random House have made headlines in papers throughout the country.

Jan 30, 2003 / Books & the Arts / André Schiffrin

Mystery in Milan Mystery in Milan

On March 16, 1972, readers in Italy and throughout the publishing world were shocked by the day's headlines.

Nov 14, 2002 / Books & the Arts / André Schiffrin

The Eurocrush on Books The Eurocrush on Books

Mergers and the Internet are changing the publishing industry. What lies ahead?

Dec 13, 2001 / Books & the Arts / André Schiffrin

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