As the 2019 Bologna Children's Book Fair opens, we bring you a selection of rights deals to children's and YA titles from Slovenia, Finland, Germany, and the USA. The post As Bologna Children’s Book Fair Opens: Rights Roundup of Titles appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones m.d. James Daunt has told The Bookseller he has received “endless” emails from members of the public urging the chain to open unbranded shops in their towns and cities, after the existence of such stores was recently highlighted in the press. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barack and Michelle Obama have signed with publishing house Penguin Random, for a record breaking sum. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2017-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books by former president and first lady said to have been sold for more than $60m and will focus on White House yearsBarack and Michelle Obama have signed book deals with Penguin Random House, the publisher announced on Tuesday.Financial terms were not disclosed for the books, for which several... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More initiatives to mark World Book Day (WBD) have been announced ahead of the 20th anniversary event on 2nd March. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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It pays for private schools to recruit coaches from public schools. Harvey Kitani, Tim Tucker and David Rebibo, all former head coaches at public schools, will be trying to win Southern Section championships this weekend for private schools. Kitani, a former Fairfax coach, has Rolling Hills Prep... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Online retailer Amazon is opening its fourth brick-and-mortar bookstore, undeterred by critics who accuse the company of trying to put independent booksellers out of business. The Boston Globe reports that Amazon Books held a preview of its store in Dedham, Mass., on Saturday, drawing crowds of... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Obamas’ $60m book deal has broken all records. From James Patterson to JK Rowling and Pope John Paul II, here are some of their closest rivals1. Seventeen books by James Patterson ($100-150m)When? 2009 Related: The audacity of hype: could Obama's presidential memoir be the greatest ever? ... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Book Hive in Norwich has said it is "astounded" by author Susan Hill's claim of anti-Trump bias. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House obtained the rights to the memoirs of Barack and Michelle Obama. Continue reading at ABC News
[ ABC News | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House has scooped the world rights to publish former US president Barack Obama's book along with a title from his wife Michelle, in a deal reported to have topped $65m (£52.5m). Barack and Michelle are writing separate books, but brokered the deal together through literary agent... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Like a Potter release in the UK, the arrival of a Murakami title in Japan means countdown retail events and early bookshop openings. The post Japan’s ‘Harukists’ Cheer Release of New Murakami Title appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House has won the auction for books from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. PRH acquired world publication rights for both books, to be written by President and Mrs. Obama respectively. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in Washington last year. They plan to donate a portion of the advances for their books to charity. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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David Walliams has splashed into the UK Official Top 50 number one spot with Blob (HarperCollins Children's), for his 23rd overall top spot and his 10th inside the last 52 weeks. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BARCELONA, SPAIN--The head of Google's news and publishing partnerships unit says there should be more open dialogue between platforms and publishers in determining access to data and monetization of content. Speaking today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, Madhav Chinnappa, the... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The rejuvenated line of comics releases graphic novel collections of the Justice League, the Flash, Nightwing, and Green Lanterns Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribner UK has acquired the rights to four backlist titles from Booker-prize winner Graham Swift. The recently revived Simon & Schuster imprint has bought the books from Picador and PRH’s Hamish Hamilton and will publish them later this year. This follows the success of Mothering Sunday,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Leading Australian children’s book writer Mem Fox has said she felt “physically assaulted” after being detained and questioned by border control agents at Los Angeles airport. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York City's new reading initiative, which will encourage residents of each of the five boroughs to read the same book, will close its online polls on March 1. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher Bookouture has snapped up global print, ebook and audio rights to two psychological thrillers by author Kerry Wilkinson, who has been a bestselling self-published author on Amazon as well as publishing conventionally with Pan Macmillan. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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