Agent Carole Blake dies

Literary agency Blake Friedmann has announced the death of agency co-founder Carole Blake. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]

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Literary Agent Q&A: Frauke Jung-Lindemann, Germany

Dr. Frauke Jung Lindemann, founder of The Berlin Agency, talks about the changing rights business and how she's found more opportunities in the film market. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Steve Laube: Agent + Publisher

In his long history in Christian publishing, Steve Laube has played many roles--bookseller, editor, literary agent. Now he adds publisher to that resume, joining what seems to be an emerging trend among agents. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Agent Q&A: Taryn Fagerness

Taryn Fagerness, a literary agent in Washington, talks about her recent success with author Matthew Dicks and how she's optimistic about the digital future of publishing. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-08-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Agent Storm' is planned as a movie

The memoir of an Al Qaeda double agent will be released this August and 'Captain Phillips' helmer Paul Greengrass could direct the film adaptation. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quentin Blake to publish 'inclusive' children’s book

Sir Quentin Blake has written and illustrated a children’s book for 5-7 year olds, The Five... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Agent Q&A: Jonathan Lyons of Curtis Brown

In charge of Curtis Brown's translation rights department, agent Jonathan Lyons talks here about the challenges and opportunities in today's book publishing industry. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-07-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Veitch bags agent after ad-van approach

Self-published author Richard Veitch has been signed by Joanna Swainson at Hardman and Swainson... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Agent to Re-Publish Author's 2004 Novel

Literary agent Marly Rusoff is re-releasing, through her publishing imprint Maiden Lane Press, a debut novel by Jonathan Odell. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber signs more crime from Carol

Katherine Armstrong, newly-appointed associate crime editor at Faber, has signed UK and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nadine Gordimer dies

Nobel Prize-winning writer Nadine Gordimer has died aged 90. The South African, awarded the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Award-winning children's author Walter Dean Myers dies

Myers, author of such books as 'Hoops' and 'Monster,' recently published an essay lamenting what he saw as a lack of diverse characters in children's literature. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-07-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Surfer who died at Tamarama beach named as publisher Matthew Richell

The UK-born father of two and CEO of Hachette Australia was washed on to a dangerous rocky area at the Sydney beachA surfer who died after hitting his head at a popular Sydney beach has been named as publishing company boss Matthew Richell.Paramedics were called to Tamarama beach about 2pm... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-07-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Felix Dennis dies aged 67

Magazine publisher who was an editor on 1960s counter-culture title Oz dies after battle with cancer The nine lives of Felix Dennis: Ive lived an unbelievable life, even if I did do my best to kill myself This much I know: Felix Dennis Weekend Magazine Q&A, Felix Dennis: Its no fun watching... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Minka Disbrow, Mother Who Never Gave Up, Dies at 102

Minka Disbrow, the mother separated from her daughter by adoption who spent nearly 80 years searching for her, has died at the age of 102. Disbrow’s story was told in a May 2014 book, “The Waiting: A True Story of a Lost Child, a Lifetime of Longing, and a Miracle for a Mother Who Never Gave... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Agent Q&A: Cecile Barendsma of Janklow & Nesbit

Cecile Barendsma of Janklow & Nesbit talks about new titles, global foreign rights trends, and the increase of translation deals in Asia. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former Time Warner Cable CEO and industry leader Glenn Britt dies

Glenn Britt, a former chairman and chief executive of Time Warner Cable and a leader in the pay-television industry for many years, died of cancer Wednesday at his New York City home at the age of 65. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2014-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Agent Q&A: Lora Fountain on Graphic Novels and France

Lora Fountain, a literary agent based in Paris, talks about the challenges of selling graphic novel translations in an increasingly digital and competitive marketplace. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spot the Dog creator Eric Hill dies

Puffin Books said it is “deeply saddened” by the death of author and illustrator Eric... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Agent Q&A: Melanie Rostock, K Literary Agency in Spain

Melanie Rostock with the K Literary and Film Agency in Barcelona offers best-practice advice for literary agents and tips on promising international markets. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Agent Q&A: Sedef Ilgiç, Kalem Agency in Turkey

Sedef Ilgiç, a literary agent at the Kalem Agency in Turkey, on selling Turkish books to publishers abroad and representing international authors in Turkey. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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