NCAC Statement on Publisher’s “Pause” on Blake Bailey Book | UPDATED
NCAC is troubled by the decision of W.W. Norton to “pause” distribution of one of its books due to allegations against its author.
NCAC is troubled by the decision of W.W. Norton to “pause” distribution of one of its books due to allegations against its author.
NCAC applauds Simon & Schuster’s decision to reject a petition from more than 200 of its employees demanding that it not publish books by former members of the Trump administration.
The National Coalition Against Censorship is disturbed by the decision of Dr. Seuss Enterprises to cease publication of six children’s books by Dr. Seuss because of their implicit racism.
Publishers serve a critical role in our democracy by disseminating the books that inspire public debate. NCAC is deeply concerned by any attempt to limit what books get written, published and circulated based on the personal beliefs of a group of people who work in publishing.
Following a walkout by members of its staff, Hachette announced that it has canceled the publication of a memoir by Woody Allen.
NCAC disappointed at cancellation of American Dirt book tour. Debate is essential in a free society.
The statement argues that “the suppression of noxious ideas does not defeat them; only vigorous disagreement can counter toxic speech effectively.”
The Washington Post reports the death of Richard Seaver, the censorship-fighting editor and translator who worked with Barney Rosset at Grove Press to publish such controversial books as Tropic of Cancer, Naked Lunch and The Story of O and who helped bring Samuel Beckett to a wider English-speaking audience.