An Unsolicited Manuscript Becomes a Hot Pre-Frankfurt Property

The debut novel ‘A Kindness,’ which literary agent Helen Heller received a little over a week ago after responding to an unsolicited pitch letter, is gaining pre-Frankfurt Book Fair buzz after being preempted in the U.S. by Pamela Dorman for high six figures. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Guardian Publisher Gives His 700 Newspaper Staff a Pre-Christmas Bonus

Ray Tindle, the newspaper publisher who likes to reward his staff, is to pay a "chairman's bonus" to his company's 700 staff ahead of Christmas.  At the top level, full-time employees will get £400 each. The minimum pay ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2014-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shock as Odedina Steps Down at Hot Key

The world of children's publishing in the U.K. has been rocked by Bonnier's announcement that Sarah Odedina has "decided to leave Hot Key Books." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Odedina steps down as Hot Key m.d.

Sarah Odedina is stepping down from her role as m.d. of Hot Key Books with immediate effect.   Bonnier, which owns Hot Key, made no comment on Odedina's departure apart from saying the search for her replacement had started. Odedina will stay at the company until 30th April 2015 but Bonnier... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hot Button Issues for English-Language Publishers in 2014

In 2014, publishers dealt with shrinking bookstores shelves, opaque sourcing, Amazon v. Hachette and the continuing rise of self-publishing. The post Hot Button Issues for English-Language Publishers in 2014 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brazil: A Year After the Guest of Honor in Frankfurt

Brazilian publishers, agents and associations reflect on how Brazil's Guest of Honor Program at the Frankfurt Book Fair impacts their business today. The post Brazil: A Year After the Guest of Honor in Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book People results reveal pre-buyout losses

The Book People has said it will stay vigilant in “assessing the changing marketplace” going forward, after recording a £6.8m loss last year. Annual financial results for the year to December 2013 filed on Companies House have revealed the online and book delivery service’s losses nearly... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Children's Sales Stay Hot in July

Sales of adult books were down 2.2% in the first seven months of 2014, while the children's segment seems headed for a banner year with sales up 25.8% through July. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vermilion wins hot FBF title at auction

Ebury imprint Vermilion is to publish GRIT: Passion, Perseverance and the Science of Success, after winning a “hotly contested auction”. The book, by Angela Duckworth, was one of the big books of this year’s Frankfurt Book Fair. Vemilion publishing director Susanna Abbott bought UK and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hot Book Trends from the Göteborg Book Fair

Saskia Vogel documents the hot book trends from the Goteborg Book Fair, including feminist texts, literary fiction, and more. The post Hot Book Trends from the Göteborg Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Finland, Very Cool: “A Huge Success” in Frankfurt

Finland was a hugely successful Guest of Honor country at the Frankfurt Book Fair, prompting more than 7,500 news articles and numerous rights deals. The post Finland, Very Cool: “A Huge Success” in Frankfurt appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebola thriller 'The Hot Zone' is back in the spotlight

Richard Preston's book 'The Hot Zone' was published in 1994 and tells the story of Ebola appearing in a lab in Washington D.C. Now it's back on bestseller lists and it could be adapted as a TV series. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2014-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moroccans Finally Make a Stand in Frankfurt

Working in multiple language and genres, twelve publishers from Morocco exhibited together at the 2014 Frankfurt Book Fair. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Attendance Dips, But Modestly

Frankfurt officials reported that 140,291 trade visitors attended the 2014 fair, down less than 2% from last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: Self-Publishing Gains Traction

On Saturday, more than 150,000 members of the public storm the gates of the Frankfurt Book Fair, many dressed in costume. The question these days is: how many of these fans have books in them? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: How to Outcompete Amazon? Think 'Reader'

Chris Kubica argues that the book business has so far been too content to put the future of reading in the hands of others, and offers 8 ideas to change that. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A New Era for Frankfurt

The Frankfurt Book Fair ran from October 8 to 12, wrapping up on Sunday, and while professional attendance appears to have dipped (exact figures were not available at press time), there was a noticeable increase in the enthusiasm of attendees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Faces in Frankfurt: Publisher Snapshots from Around the World

What are publishers doing in Namibia, Jordan, Senegal and Indonesia? We interview four publishers at the Frankfurt Book Fair to find out. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2014: UCLA Historian Peter Baldwin on the 'Copyright Wars'

PW catches up with UCLA history professor Peter Baldwin, whose new book, The Copyright Wars: Three Centuries of TransAtlantic Battle, looks at copyright's complex past, and uncertain future. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Download: Friday’s Frankfurt Book Fair 2014 Show Daily

Get the latest news from the Frankfurt Book Fair, including publisher interviews, discussions with book industry thought leaders, event listings and more. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Editorial from Frankfurt: All You Have to Do Is Ask Around

Looking for a new business opportunity, contact, or specific information at the Frankfurt Book Fair? All you have to do is ask around, writes Edward Nawotka. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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