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Book Review: The Body is Not an Apology
"The best thing about this book to me outside of the cover is the radical self-love toolkit. The book could have been centered around just that and landed better for me personally."
Hachette employees upset over new imprint announcement.
On November 7, Hachette Books Group announced the launch of a new imprint, “Basic Liberty” and according to a lot of Hachette employees, this is not a good look.
Frizz Fest 2024 Recap
Dynamic Image Publications had the incredible opportunity to participate in Frizz Fest, a vibrant celebration of natural beauty that aligns perfectly with our mission. Organized by Frizzy By Nature, Frizz Fest is not just an event; it’s a movement that creates a safe space for the Black community to feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
Confident Conversations Recap
On January 29, we hosted an amazing evening with a few of the co-authors of Stop Walking with Your Head Down. It was held at Spine Indie Bookstore & Cafe in STL. If you missed it, check it out on our YouTube Channel.
4 free ways to support your favorite author.
You’d be surprised how many authors on Amazon are actually self-published. Social media (Shout out to BookTok) is filled with self-promotion as we fight for our space in the literary community. You may even know someone who self-published their own book. Although a purchase is always top tier, there are other ways to support these authors. Here are a few ways you can support these authors without hitting your pockets.
Sound-off: Harper Collins Union Strike
Being on Tiktok in the book world algorithm has taught me so much. Not only have I connected with people in the industry, but I am also learning a lot and staying up on current events. Did you know the Harper Collins Union has been on strike for over a month? Me neither!
ISSN vs ISBN
So, in a previous blog, we explained how an ISBN is your book’s social security number. The International Standard Book Number is assigned to each version of a book. For example, if you but your book out as a paperback and a hardcover, each of those versions has its own ISBN (like paternal twins).
Client Highlight: Campbell & Alleyne
We’re officially international! Our first UK clients, Campbell & Alleyne, have created a journal/planner for men that is amazing. While shopping for a friend, the duo realized that all of the manifestation journals were geared towards women. They saw a need and filled it. MANifest: Your Story features beautiful, black art, powerful affirmations and space for appointments, goals, and aspirations.
The Big 5
These big companies have dozens of imprints (think Rocafella being a label under Def Jam). If you’ve been around, you know that Penguin Group and Random House merged to form Penguin Random House. Well, there is currently a deal on the table (being blocked by the US) for PRH to acquire Simon & Schuster. If this purchase goes through, PRH will be in a major position for dominance in the industry. Here's a little tea on the Big 5…