'Project Hail Mary' by Andy Weir and narrated by Ray Porter was named the Audiobook of the Year at the 2022 Audie Awards held March 4. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-03-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
For one thing, the plot features many unbelievable moments, even for speculative fiction. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Washington Post | 2021-05-23 12:00:00 UTC ]
Among the week’s big deals are the acquisition of a #MeToo memoir by a French publishing exec, Sharon Stone’s memoir, and Andy Weir’s new novel. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
A major release from Patricia Cornwell, new writings from Mindy Kaling, Andy Weir, Blake Crouch, NK Jemisin and more in the wake of APub's Dean Koontz deal. The post The Week’s Big Story: Amazon Publishing on Wooing Dean Koontz appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-07-26 06:30:49 UTC ]
Jesmyn Ward and other 2017 National Book Award winners enjoyed a sales bump the week after the November 15 ceremony. Plus Andy Weir follows up ‘The Martian’ with ‘Artemis,’ and Joe Biden releases his memoir. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
This week: Kevin Young's history of American hoaxers and liars, plus Andy Weir's latest novel. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
After the success of self-published authors like Andy Weir and EL James, Hollywood is scooping up the rights to books as fast as it can. But why – and is it always good for the author?After watching Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill, self-published author Mark Dawson was inspired to create his own... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2017-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
Ebury is publishing a new novel from Andy Weir, author of The Martian, about a heist set on the moon. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2017-05-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
Fans of Andy Weir's bestselling science fiction novel "The Martian" have something to look forward to — his follow-up, "Artemis," will be released this November by Crown. The movie rights have already been snatched up, Deadline reports, by 20th Century Fox and New Regency. “Artemis” follows Jazz... Continue reading >> [ Source: Los Angeles Times | 2017-05-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
It's been a big year for Andy Weir, author of acclaimed sci-fi novel The Martian. His bestselling book -- originally published serially for free on his personal website -- was turned into a similarly excellent movie starring Matt Damon and Jessica Ch... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2015-12-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
After the film adaptation of 'The Martian' dominated the box office during its opening weekend, Andy Weir's novel stayed put at #1 on Apple's iBooks bestseller list, for the week ended October 5 Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-10-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
With the film adaptation of Andy Weir’s 'The Martian' set to open in theaters on October 2, the novel topped Apple’s iBooks bestseller list for the week ended September 28. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
How a boutique audiobook publisher landed a bestseller before it became a bestseller. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
Andy Weir, author of "The Martian" (Crown, 9780804139021), will appear on NPR's "Science Friday" on Friday, February 14. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]