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) Bad debt expense Depreciation and amortization Asset impairments Severance Total operating costs and expenses Operating income Other (expense) income 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 from continuing operations before income taxes Provision for income taxes Earnings from continuing operations (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax Net income 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 from continuing operations (in Dollars per share) (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax (in Dollars per share) Net income (in Dollars per share) Diluted: Diluted: [Abstract] Earnings from continuing operations (in Dollars per share) (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax (in Dollars per share) Net income (in Dollars per share) Dividends declared per common share (in Dollars per share) CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS [Abstract] ASSETS ASSETS [Abstract] Current Assets: Current Assets: [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Accounts receivable, net Inventories, net Deferred income taxes 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 debt Capital lease obligations Accounts payable Accrued royalties Deferred revenue 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] Common Stock, $.01 par value Additional paid-in capital Accumulated other comprehensive loss Retained earnings Treasury stock at cost Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common Stock, Common Stock, par or stated value per share CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS [Abstract] Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities: Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities: [Abstract] Net income (Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax 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] Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). 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 receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Provision for losses on royalty 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 Deferred income taxes Stock-based compensation Non-cash write off related to asset impairments 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 Other accrued expenses Accrued royalties Deferred revenue Pension and postretirement liability Other net Total adjustments Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations Net cash provided by operating activities Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities: Cash flows (used in) provided by 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 Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations Land acquisition Acquisition-related payments (net of cash received of $2.5) Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations Net cash used in investing activities Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities: Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities: [Abstract] Repayment of term loan Borrowings under Credit Agreement and Revolver Repayment of Credit Agreement and Revolver Repurchase of 5% notes Borrowings under lines of credit Repayment of lines of credit Repayment of capital lease obligations Reacquisition of common stock Proceeds pursuant to stock-based compensation plans Payment of dividends Other Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations Net cash used in financing activities Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Cash received on acquisition Basis of Presentation Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Acquisition and Land Purchase Schedule of a material business combination completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. This schedule does not include leveraged buyouts. Also includes disclosure relating to acquisition of land during the period. Acquisition And Land Purchase [Text Block] Discontinued Operations Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Comprehensive Income Comprehensive Income Note [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 Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Treasury Stock Schedule of Treasury Stock by Class [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Derivatives and Hedging Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block] Subsequent Event Schedule of Subsequent Events [Text Block] Statement, Equity Components [Axis] Common Class A [Member] ProvisionForLossesOnAccountsReceivable EquityMethodAndCostMethodInvestmentsTextBlock IncreaseDecreaseInRoyaltyAdvances PrepublicationAndProductionExpenditures AcquisitionAndLandPurchaseTextBlock InterestExpenseNet ProvisionForLossesOnRoyalty OtherAssetsAndDeferredCharges Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Earnings Per Share, Diluted Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Treasury Stock, Value Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Repayments of Lines of Credit Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Repayments of Long-term Lines of Credit Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Increase (Decrease) in Royalties Payable Severance Costs Payments to Acquire Land Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Repayments of Notes Payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Charges Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Liabilities of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Current Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Earnings Per Share, Basic Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Repayments of Other Long-term Debt Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Adjustments, Noncash Items, to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Other Payments of Dividends, Common Stock Operating Expenses Document and Entity Information [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items]