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Brackstone strikes two-book deal with Gibson in first acquisition for W&N

Lee Brackstone has struck a two-book deal with Jasper Gibson in his first acquisition for Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-11 07:24:28 UTC ]
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W&N scoops two William Blake books ahead of Tate Britain exhibition

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has secured two titles exploring poet William Blake’s psyche and his lasting effect on popular culture, ahead of the Tate Britain’s exhibition next month.   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-15 17:23:39 UTC ]
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W&N snares Cowen's biography of business pioneer Mildred Ransom

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has snared a “remarkable” biography of pioneering businesswoman Mildred Ransom written by Ruth Cowen. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-14 13:39:26 UTC ]
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W&N scoops Trevor McDonald's autobiography in six-figure deal

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has scooped Sir Trevor McDonald’s autobiography for a “significant” six-figure sum, taking readers through pivotal moments in history alongside personal reflections and stories. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-04 18:38:21 UTC ]
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W&N acquires 'dazzlingly original' history of women's self-portraits

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has acquired a “dazzlingly original” book from frieze magazine editor Jennifer Higgie on the history of female artists through their self-portraits. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-09 14:37:49 UTC ]
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W&N lands memoir of Likely Lads writers Clement and La Frenais

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has landed the memoir of "Porridge" and "The Likely Lads" screenwriters Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-28 09:14:50 UTC ]
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson lands 'gorgeously complex' Agar debut novel

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has landed the "gorgeously complex" debut novel from Haleh Agar. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Beatles biographer Philip Norman: 'Yoko was waiting for me – with two lawyers'

He has charmed Elton John, angered Paul McCartney – and horrified Yoko Ono. What will he uncover about the ‘murky’ death of Jimi Hendrix? The great rock writer reveals the pain – and pleasure – of chasing starsSlowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton is my eighth rock biography since Shout!... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2018-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profile's Hannah Ross to pen book on women cyclists

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has won an auction to publish Revolutions, a celebration of women cyclists around the world from Hannah Ross, publicity director at Profile Books & Serpent's Tail. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gritty crime debut inspired by murder in Mexico to W&N

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has acquired a literary thriller set in Mexico, the first in a new series by debut author Tim MacGabhann.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N strikes new two-book deal with geneticist Adam Rutherford

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has acquired two new books by Adam Rutherford, British geneticist, broadcaster and author of A Brief History Of Everyone Who Ever Lived. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Times columnist's investigation into depression to W&N

Weidenfeld & Nicolson is publishing an investigation into depression, which makes a case for embracing both art and science to better understand and treat the condition. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Unflinching' Deborah Orr memoir to W&N

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has pre-empted a "sharp" and "unflinching" memoir by journalist Deborah Orr, exploring her relationship with her mother that resulted in a diagnosis of Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N buys Malik on dangerous myths behind status quo

Weidenfeld & Nicolson is to publish We Need New Stories, a "vital" book about dangerous myths that are maintaining the status quo. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tahsin and Chang join The Good Literary Agency

The Good Literary Agency has made two new hires, Nicola Chang, of Aitken Alexander Associates and Arzu Tahsin, former publishing director of Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three finalists of €20k EBRD Literature Prize revealed

Three novels have been unveiled as the finalists of the inaugural EBRD Literature Prize, including a Croatian book from Quercus, a Saqi title translated from Turkish and a Russian novel from Weidenfeld & Nicolson. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N wins US debut 'Cape May' at auction

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has won a debut American novel at auction, about a young couple on their honeymoon in 1957, pitched as reminiscent of Ian McEwan’s On Chesil Beach. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Charlie Gilmour memoir sold into multiple territories

Weidenfeld & Nicolson is to publish the memoir of Charlie Gilmour, the son of Pink Floyd's David Gilmour. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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W&N hires Lettice Franklin as commissioning editor

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has appointed Lettice Franklin as commissioning editor. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hometown Tales look beyond London for new voices

Weidenfeld & Nicolson has revealed the first four books in its Hometown Tales series, which aims to promote regional diversity by publishing voices from across the UK. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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