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Wilbur Smith, Best-Selling Author of Swashbuckling Novels, Dies at 88

His books were full of lovers, dysfunctional families, pirates and hunters, and set in locations from ancient Egypt to colonial Africa. They sold in the millions. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2021-11-19 23:10:00 UTC ]
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Wilbur Smith, best-selling author of African adventure tales, dies at 88

His novels — filled with bloodshed and bodice ripping — sold more than 140 million copies. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2021-11-16 01:36:30 UTC ]
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Smith to revisit Ancient Egypt in 10-book deal with Bonnier

Bonnier Books UK will publish 10 new books from Wilbur Smith, including a spin-off collection set in the same universe as his 1994 Ancient Egyptian series.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-12-02 12:38:39 UTC ]
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Wilbur Smith branches out into children’s fiction with MG series

Wilbur Smith is branching into children’s books by telling the story of the youngest member of the Courtney family for a new series of middle grade novels. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Zaffre Expands Into U.S. Market

The division of Bonnier Publishing UK will expand into the U.S. market next year, with its initial focus on two of its internationally bestselling authors, Wilbur Smith and Lynda La Plante. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Luck joins Bonnier Zaffre as brand director

Gina Luck is joining Bonnier Zaffre in the newly-appointed role of brand director, working with authors Lynda La Plante and Wilbur Smith. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC to publish first co-written Wilbur Smith

HarperCollins will publish the first co-written novel from Wilbur Smith in September this year. The book, titled Golden Lion, will be co-written by historical fiction author Giles Kristian. Golden Lion will revisit one of Smith's best-known series, following the adventures of the Courtney... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HC launches global podcast series

HarperCollins has launched a new series of international author podcasts, expanding its direct-to-consumer marketing approach. The series, HarperCollins Presents, is being released weekly on several sites, including iTunes, SoundCloud and Stitcher, in both the UK and US, featuring authors such... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Film and TV deal for Smith's Desert God

Anna Lena Films has acquired the film and TV rights for Wilbur Smith’s novel Desert God, published by HarperCollins.   The rights were bought from Kevin Conroy Scott at Tibor Jones Management. The deal also includes film and TV rights to River God and The Seventh Scroll, also from the Epic... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Film deal for Wilbur Smith Somalia novel

UK-based Reelart Media has bought film rights to Wilbur Smith's Those in Peril (Pan Macmillan... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Conroy Scott m.d. at Charles Pick

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 08/11/2011 - 12:11 Kevin Conroy Scott has been appointed m.d. of the Charles Pick Consultancy. CPC's owner Martin Pick continues to be Wilbur Smith's agent and also to be executive chairman of the agency. Meanwhile Pick becomes chairman of... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patterson top in another Random week

Written By: Tom Tivnan Publication Date: Tue, 21/06/2011 - 15:59 Random House had another stellar week, there was a record for Wilbur Smith and a Father's Day push led to double digit week on week rise in value and volume sales for the trade. RH did not repeat its unprecedented octet of the... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wilbur Smith back in hardback as rebrand continues

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 06/05/2011 - 08:40 Pan Macmillan is to reissue selected titles from Wilbur Smith's backlist as hardbacks each year, under the Wilbur Smith Classic Library name, as its major rebranding of the stalwart thriller writer's backlist continues.... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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