I guess since Nan Talese got totally schooled on Oprah today (and who was the mystery cell phone caller, anyway?) Random House felt they had to do some serious damage control. In a statement released this afternoon, the Book Standard Reports, RH apologized to readers, saying that they “bear a responsibility for what [they] publish.” As a result, the publishing house will do the following in future editions of A MILLION LITTLE PIECES:
Publisher’s note to be included in all future printings of the book.
James Frey to write an author’s note that will appear in all future printings of the book.
Jacket for all future editions to carry the line: “With new notes from the publisher and from the author.”
Reprintings not to happen nor orders fulfilled until the above changes are made.
Publisher’s note and author’s note to be sent promptly to booksellers for inclusion in previously shipped copies of the book.
As well, look for advertisement concerning these developments to appear in national and trade publications in the next few days.