Book blurbs have been around for centuries and have long been panned for hyperbole. Happily, at least one major publisher has ...

In a provocative essay, a major publisher announced that its authors will no longer be required to solicit glowing reviews ...

Simon & Schuster tells authors to stop soliciting endorsements. I think the practice is still worthwhile.

Blurbs, those haiku-length endorsements on every book jacket, are a ubiquitous part of the literary scene, boldly declaring that the book you’re about to delve into is “life-changing.” Or ...

As a major publisher stops forcing books to have author endorsements, is this the end of the road for the common cover practice? View on euronews ...

These endorsements — referred to as “blurbs” in the business — are usually sourced prior to a book’s publication. Authors, agents or editors will approach more famous peers to request a ...

For the novelist Rebecca Makkai, writing blurbs had become nearly a full-time job. She explains why blurbs matter — and why she’s taking a break. By Rebecca Makkai Rebecca Makkai is the author ...

The corporate publishing model depends on publishers allocating most of their resources to a few books they expect to be high ...

Simon & Schuster UK (S&S) has told The Bookseller its policy on blurbs remains unchanged, despite the US flagship business ...

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That is because Simon & Schuster, an American publisher, has decided to stop doing book blurbs, those saccharine quotes from other authors on the back of books, at its flagship imprint. They are, says ...