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Jessie J autobiography to S&S

Simon & Schuster has acquired the autobiography of pop star Jessie J, with plans to publish... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-book firms need to make changes to settle probe

(Bloomberg) - News Corp.'s HarperCollins and four other publishers probed by European Union need to address regulatory concerns before they can settle the antitrust case, the European Union's competition commissioner said. Joaquin Almunia, the antitrust chief, told reporters Monday that a... Continue reading at 'Crains New York'

[ Crains New York | 2012-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EU ready to settle with publishers over ebook price-fixing, but no talks yet

European Union antitrust chief Joaquin Almunia says that the Competition Commission is open to a settlement with publishers in the increasingly high-profile ebook price fixing case, but only if the companies address key regulatory issues. Almunia says regulators are coordinating with the Justice... Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2012-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patricia Scanlan moves from Transworld to S&S

Irish author Patricia Scanlan has left Transworld for Simon & Schuster. The novelist, who... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Justice Department preparing Apple iBooks antitrust lawsuit

The Justice Department is reportedly preparing to go after Apple, Simon & Schuster, Hachette, Penguin, Macmillan and HarperCollins following its investigation into alleged ebook price-rigging. The case centers around a deal to switch to agency pricing, where the vendor takes a 30 percent cut... Continue reading at 'Engadget'

[ Engadget | 2012-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S acquires novel inspired by Meryl Streep

Simon & Schuster has acquired a novel called The Meryl Streep Movie Club, in which four women... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S secures two from debut 'Picoult' novelist

Simon & Schuster has acquired two books from debut novelist Kimberly McCreight in a "... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profits Rise Again at Simon & Schuster

Since ebooks first became a meaningful part of a publisher’s business in 2009, results at Simon & Schuster have followed a familiar pattern—a decline in revenue but an increase in earnings. Between 2009 and 2011, total sales at S&S dipped 0.7%, but adjusted operating income has jumped... Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S buys two more from Benjamin Wood

Simon & Schuster has signed another two as-yet-untitled novels by The Bellwether Revivals... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S pre-empts Typhoid Mary title

Simon & Schuster has pre-empted a historical novel about Typhoid Mary for a six-figure sum.... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S buys three novels from 'global' Desai

Simon & Schuster is to publish two new novels by Kishwar Desai, along with a re-release of... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hey joins S&S as senior commissioning editor

Simon & Schuster has appointed Claire Hey as senior commissioning editor for fiction,... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two from Caddle for Simon & Schuster

Simon & Schuster has signed a two-book deal with Always On My Mind author Colette Caddle. S... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S' Reidy: Digital could 'reshape international business'

E-books are expected to account for 17% of Simon & Schuster's total revenue in 2011,... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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June Brown memoir to S&S

Simon & Schuster has paid a "healthy six-figure sum" for the autobiography of June... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S buys Mackness memoir

Simon & Schuster has bought the memoir of entrepreneur and creator of the Giggly Pig sausage... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The only way is Sam for S&S

Simon & Schuster has acquired a memoir by Sam Faiers, star of reality TV series "The... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S buys 'musical Tiger Mother'

Simon & Schuster has bought a book dubbed "The Tiger Mother meets The Last Lecture... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackburn leaves S&S for Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury has appointed Emma Blackburn, Simon & Schuster's editorial director of picture... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marathon title to Viking

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 17/11/2011 - 12:13 Viking has won a title by journalist Ed Caesar about marathon running and the race to beat the two-hour barrier, using research and interviews to be conducted around the world. Viking editorial director Joel Rickett... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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