Publisher pauses release of new Philip Roth biography
HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer
April 21, 2021
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This cover image released by W.W. Norton shows Philip Roth: The Biography, by Blake Bailey. (W.W. Norton via AP)AP
NEW YORK (AP) The publisher of a new, bestselling biography about Philip Roth has temporarily halted the book’s shipping and promotion as its author, Blake Bailey, faces multiple allegations of sexual harassment and abuse.
“These allegations are serious. In light of them, we have decided to pause the shipping and promotion of ‘Philip Roth: The Biography’ pending any further information that may emerge,” according to a statement provided Wednesday to The Associated Press by W.W. Norton & Company.