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When it comes to author negotiations, Florrie Kichler has it relatively easy. “As a publisher, I do the reissues of classic children’s book series,” Kichler says. “Most authors are dead.” Of course, even with writers who have shuffled off this mortal coil, there are still issues of rights and payments, and negotiations with families or estates. As the president of Indianapolis-based Patria Press and president of the PMA, the Independent Book Publishers Association, Kichler has an excellent vantage point on the challenges faced by publishers when negotiating contracts, whether with those living or dead. “I don’t offer advances, but I do offer a

Commercial book printer Walsworth Publishing Co., Marceline, Mo., has acquired the assets of Webco Printing, Omaha, Neb., to expand its services to the catalog, educational testing and government printing markets, using Webco's web presses, high-speed binding and mailing equipment. Walsworth will keep the Webco operation in Omaha, Neb., and has retained some former Webco employees to ensure the quality and integrity of product produced on the purchased equipment. In addition to expanding its presence in the four markets, Walsworth will produce four-color books and educational material to help balance the product mix at the Omaha facility. www.Walsworth.com

Commercial book printer Walsworth Publishing Co., Marceline, Mo., has acquired the assets of Webco Printing, Omaha, Neb., to expand its services to the catalog, educational testing and government printing markets, using Webco's web presses, high-speed binding and mailing equipment. Walsworth will keep the Webco operation in Omaha, Neb., and has retained some former Webco employees to ensure the quality and integrity of product produced on the purchased equipment. In addition to expanding its presence in the four markets, Walsworth will produce four-color books and educational material to help balance the product mix at the Omaha facility. www.Walsworth.com

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