Amazon.com launches second publishing imprint

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Wed, 18/05/2011 - 14:47 Amazon.com has announced the launch of its second publishing imprint this month, with Thomas & Mercer to focus on mysteries and thrillers. The imprint is named after the streets that flank Amazon's Seattle headquarters and its launch comes several weeks after the internet giant announced the launch of the Montlake Romance imprint. Thomas & Mercer will launch in autumn with four books available to Amazon.com customers across print, Kindle and audio formats, as well as national and independent booksellers. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]

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