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Consider the Lack of Diversity in American Publishing

The Guardian begins with comments on the watermelon comment at the NBA and takes flight from there.

The incident opens a new window onto a never-adequately-addressed issue at the heart of the US publishing industry: are American publishers as insular, clubby, and tone deaf as it often appears? Why does a truly inclusive and diverse publishing program, and a genuine appreciation of it, still elude us?

And:

Inclusiveness need not be about filling quotas or celebrating worthy exceptions, but of returning to our core values, time-tested and forged by our strengths. Such publishing requires a certain fearlessness, rigorous instincts and political courage.

DoJ, Apple Maneuver

As part of its ongoing effort to surpass The Mousetrap in longevity, the next showtime is December 15th, when Apple will appeal, etc. Publishers Weekly has the details.

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