CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract] Revenues Operating costs and expenses: Operating costs and expenses: [Abstract] Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) Selling, general and administrative expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization) Depreciation and amortization Loss on leases and asset impairments Loss on leases and asset impairments Total operating costs and expenses Operating income (loss) Other income (expense) The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest, net of interest income, that was charged against earnings during the period. Interest expense, net Earnings (loss) from continuing opеrations bеforе incomе taxеs. Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes Provision (benefit) for income taxes Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax Net income (loss) Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per Share of Class A and Common Stock Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per Share of Class A and Common Stock [Abstract] Basic: Basic: [Abstract] Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (in Dollars per share) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (in Dollars per share) Net income (loss) (in Dollars per share) Diluted: Diluted: [Abstract] Earnings (loss) from continuing operations (in Dollars per share) Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (in Dollars per share) Net income (loss) (in Dollars per share) Dividends declared per Class A and Common Share (in Dollars per share) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) [Abstract] Net income (loss) Other comprehensive income (loss), net: Other comprehensive income (loss), net: [Abstract] Foreign currency translation adjustments Pension and post-retirement adjustments: Pension and post-retirement adjustments: [Abstract] Amortization of prior service credit Net of tax amount of the income statement impact of the reclassification adjustment for unrecognized gain (loss) included in net periodic cost. Amortization of unrecognized gains and losses included in net periodic cost Total other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income (loss) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] Class of Stock [Domain] ASSETS ASSETS [Abstract] Current Assets: Current Assets: [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Inventories, net Deferred income taxes Prepaid expenses and other current assets Current assets of discontinued operations Total current assets Property, plant and equipment, net Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of capitalized value of the art, prepress, editorial and other costs incurred in the creation of the master copy of a book or other media (the “prepublication costs”). Prepublication costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over a three- to seven-year period based on expected future revenues. Prepublication costs Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of royalty advances capitalized net of allowance for reserves which are expensed when related revenues are earned or when future recovery appears doubtful. Royalty advances, net Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of production costs capitalized and which will be amortized in future periods when related revenues are earned. Production costs Goodwill Other intangibles Noncurrent deferred income taxes Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet due to materiality considerations. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). It also includes sum of the carrying amounts of deferred costs that are expected to be recognized as a charge against earnings in periods after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Other assets and deferred charges Total assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY [Abstract] Current Liabilities: Current Liabilities: [Abstract] Lines of credit, short term debt and current portion of long term deb Lines of credit, short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt Capital lease obligations Accounts payable Accrued royalties Deferred revenue Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of other accrued expenses (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Other accrued expenses Current liabilities of discontinued operations Total current liabilities Noncurrent Liabilities: Noncurrent Liabilities: [Abstract] Long-term debt Capital lease obligations Other noncurrent liabilities Total noncurrent liabilities Commitments and Contingencies: Stockholders’ Equity: Stockholders’ Equity: [Abstract] Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value Common Stock, value Additional paid-in capital Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Retained earnings Treasury stock at cost Total stockholders’ equity Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity Preferred stock par value Common Stock, par value per share CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] Cash flows - operating activities: Cash flows - operating activities: [Abstract] Net income (loss) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations: Adjustments to reconcile earnings from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations: [Abstract] Provision for losses on accounts receivable Provision for losses on inventory The provision charged to earnings in the period, the offset to which is either added to or deducted from the allowance account, for the purpose of reducing royalty advances Provision for losses on royalty advances This element represents the amortization of Prepublication costs and production costs based on expected future revenues or earning of related revenues in future. Amortization of prepublication and production costs The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, including lease amortization, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production. Depreciation and amortization Loss on leases Non-cash writeoff related to impairment Stock-based compensation Deferred income taxes Net gain (loss) on equity investments. Equity investment income Changes in assets and liabilities: Changes in assets and liabilities: [Abstract] Accounts receivable Inventories Other current assets Deferred promotion costs The net change during the reporting period in the amount of royalty advances which are capitalized net of allowance for reserves. Royalty advances Accounts payable Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses. Other accrued expenses Accrued royalties Deferred revenue Pension and post-retirement liability Other, net Total adjustments Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Cash flows - investing activities: Cash flows - investing activities: [Abstract] The cash outflow associated with the creation of the master copy of a book or other media (the “prepublication costs”). It also includes, cash outflow relating to production costs. Prepublication and production expenditures Additions to property, plant and equipment Acquisition-related payments (net of cash received of $0.0 and $2.5, respectively) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Cash flows - financing activities: Cash flows - financing activities: [Abstract] Repayment of term loan Borrowings under lines of credit Repayment of lines of credit The cash outflow during the period from the repayment of aggregate short-term and long-term payment of capital lease obligations. Repayment of capital lease obligations Reacquisition of common stock Proceeds pursuant to stock-based compensation plans Payment of dividends Other Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings (Loss) Per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Goodwill and Other Intangibles Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Investments This element represents the required disclosure for investments accounted for under the cost-method. The carrying amount of such investments may be adjusted, for example, distributions in excess of cost (return of capital) or for other-than-temporary impairments. The cost method and lower-of-cost or market, an adaptation of the cost method, is generally followed for most investments in noncontrolled corporations, in some corporate joint ventures, and to a lesser extent in unconsolidated subsidiaries in which the Entity does not have the ability to exercise significant influence. Also, this item represents disclosure of information related to equity method investments in common stock. The information which should be considered for disclosure includes: (a) the name of each investee or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, (2) the percentage ownership of common stock, (3) the difference, if any, between the carrying amount of an investment and the value of the underlying equity in the net assets and the accounting treatment of difference, if any, and (4) the aggregate value of each identified investment based on its quoted market price, if available. Equity Method And Cost Method Investments [Text Block] Employee Benefit Plans Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Severance and Exit Costs Disclosure for severance. Severance Disclosure [Text Block] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Income Taxes and Other Taxes Description containing the entire income tax and non-income tax disclosure. Examples include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carry forward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carry back, and tax uncertainties information. Also, includes disclosure relating to non-income taxes such as sales based taxes etc. This element may be used as a single block of text to encapsulate the entire disclosure including data and tables. Income Tax And Non Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Derivatives and Hedging Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Other Accrued Expenses Disclosure for other accrued expenses. Schedule Of Other Accrued Expenses [Text Block] Subsequent Events Subsequent Events [Text Block] Significant Accounting Policies (Abstract) Significant Accounting Policies Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, which may include the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations. Tabular disclosure of disposal groups, the classification and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group was reported. Schedule Of Discontinued Operation Gain Loss On Disposal Of Discontinued Operation [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]