This is page 12 of the book publishing news archives.

Jackie Collins Explains Her Decision to Self-Publish, Gives Advice to Writers (2012-04-25): Bestselling author Jackie Collins raised some eyebrows when she decided to self-publish a book.

Tor, Forge, Orb and Starscape Ebooks to Go DRM Free in July (2012-04-24): Tom Doherty Associates, the publisher of Tor, Forge, Orb, Starscape and Tor Teen announced today that its ebooks will now be Digital Rights Management (DRM) free.

Ebook Price Fixing Nightmare Continues: Apple Facing Three Class Action Suits in Canada (2012-04-21): Apple and book publishers' ebook price fixing woes continue to expand.

A Tour of Jane Friedman's Fabulously Bookish Manhattan Duplex (2012-04-20): Jane Friedman has spent her life in book publishing. Her home includes a library with over 10,000 books, bookish wallpaper and more.

Apple Offers to Settle With EU Over Price Fixing Allegations, Asks for Trial on U.S. Claims (2012-04-20): The Telegraph reports that Apple has offered to settle the ebook price fixing case with the European Union.

Holly Black and Cassandra Clare Write Five Book Fantasy Series for Scholastic (2012-04-19): Bestselling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare have signed a five book deal with Scholastic.

Justice Department Files Suit Against Apple, Publishers Over Ebook Price Fixing (2012-04-11): As expected, the Department of Justice has filed suit against Apple, Simon and Schuster, Hachette, HarperCollins, MacMillan and Penguin for violations of antitrust laws in connection with ebook pricing.

Herman Wouk Inks New Book Deal With Simon and Schuster at 96 (2012-04-09): Now this is impressive.

Apple Refusing to Settle Ebook Price Fixing Case With Justice Department (2012-04-05): The Wall Street Journal reports that settlement talks between the U.

Amazon.com Reports Sales Figures For Authors in the Lending Library Program (2012-04-04): Amazon.

Fairchild Fashion Media Sells Fairchild Books to Bloomsbury (2012-04-03): Bloomsbury Publishing announced that it has acquired Fairchild Books.

Marysue Rucci Named Editor-in-Chief of Simon & Schuster (2012-03-23): Marysue Rucci has been named vice president and editor-in-chief of the Simon & Schuster adult trade imprint.

Feds Intercept $70,000 Worth of Marijuana Mailed to Fictitious Editor at St. Martin's Press (2012-03-21): The Smoking Gun reports that the feds seized $70,000 of marijuana that was in two Express Mail packages bound for St.

Random House Children's Books Expands Publishing Deal With Nickelodeon (2012-03-19): Random House Children's Books announced today that it will now be the primary book publisher of Nickelodeon properties.

Report: Justice Department Ready to Sue Apple, Major Book Publishers for Ebook Price Fixing (2012-03-09): The Wall Street Journal reports that the Justice Department is getting ready to file a major antitrust lawsuit against Apple, Inc.

Wiley & Sons Plans to Sell Frommer's, CliffsNotes (2012-03-08): Wiley & Sons announced that it plans to some of its assets.

Home Depot Abandons Bookselling (2012-03-06): Home Depot has announced that it will stop selling books.

James Atlas Joins Amazon Publishing, Will Focus on Biographies (2012-03-03): Publisher's Weekly reports James Atlas, the founder of independent publishing Atlas & Co.

J.K. Rowling to Publish Adult Novel With Little, Brown (2012-02-23): Little, Brown Book Group landed the rights to publish J.

John Wiley and Sons Buys Inscape (2012-02-18): John Wiley & Sons announced that it has acquired Inscape Holdings Inc.