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Simon & Schuster Books Hit The Black List Database
15 Jun
Summary
- 6,000 Simon & Schuster titles now searchable on The Black List.
- This partnership aims to boost book-to-screen adaptations.
- Industry professionals can discover IP on blcklst.com.
Simon & Schuster has integrated its vast catalog of 6,000 fiction and nonfiction titles into The Black List's online database. This move significantly expands access for film and TV industry professionals seeking new intellectual property for adaptation.
Professionals can now browse Simon & Schuster's extensive backlist, encompassing imprints like Scribner and Saga Press, on blcklst.com. The platform facilitates discovery by title, author, genre, and other key details, including pitch information and cover art.
This initiative builds on a history of successful adaptations from Simon & Schuster imprints. Recent examples include "Postmortem" (Scarpetta), "The Last Thing He Told Me," and "The Summer I Turned Pretty." The collaboration aims to connect creators with the publisher's diverse literary offerings.
Both companies view this partnership as an innovation in story discovery. Franklin Leonard, CEO of The Black List, highlighted the efficiency this brings to finding screen-worthy stories from books, while Simon & Schuster's Lesley Collins expressed excitement about showcasing their authors' works to top-tier creators.
