Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 24/05/2011 - 08:25 Sam Harrison at Aurum has bought a biography of Cold War spy George Blake by journalist Roger Hermiston. Harrison acquired UK and Commonwealth rights for a "significant" five figure sum from Andrew Gordon at David Higham Associates. The book will be the first biography of Blake for 20 years and draws on "extensive" original interviews, telling the spy's tale from fighting the Nazis in the Dutch Resistance, to the Korean war, a trial at the Old Bailey and a jailbreak from Wormwood Scrubs. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When the team behind the popular blog Three Many Cooks submitted their cookbook proposal to Ballantine, executive editor Pamela Cannon had a different vision for the project, and a collaborative food memoir was born. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Walker Books UK has snapped up a new picture book series written “in complete collaboration” by writer Philip Ardagh and illustrator Elissa Elwick. Deirdre McDermott, picture book publisher at Walker, acquired the world rights to four books in The Little Adventurers series. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Corporation, publisher of dozens of special-interest publications including Saveur and Popular Science, is in talks to buy Men's Fitness magazine from American Media Inc., according to two people with knowledge of the conversations.One person said the expected sale price is "just shy of... Continue reading at Advertising Age
[ Advertising Age | 2015-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book printers Clays is purchasing multiple HP Inkjet Web Presses in preparation for the next stage in its digital production print strategy for the UK book market. Clays will begin installation of its first HP Inkjet Web Press in April. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The loss of Image Books, Pope Francis's popularity with both liberals and conservatives, and the lack of high-profile female speakers were top subjects at L.A. Congress, the nation’s largest annual gathering of Roman Catholics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Japanese e-commerce company Rakuten is to buy OverDrive, which provides an ebook library lending platform, for $410m (£275m) in cash. The move will help Rakuten to expand into "new market segments". OverDrive is a distribution platform which supplies ebooks, audiobooks, music and streaming... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Viking has acquired an “incredible debut work of fiction” by an Australian writer. Publisher Mary Mount bought world rights, excluding Australia New Zealand, to Abigail Ulman’s Hot Little Hands from Peter Straus at Rogers, Coleridge and White. Mount said: “Abigail Ulman’s work is tender,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Japan's Rakuten, parent company of ebookseller Kobo, has purchased US ebook distributor OverDrive, likely blocking Kindle's further expansion into libraries. The post Rakuten Buys E-book Distributor OverDrive for $410 Million appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Japan’s Rakuten, Inc. has agreed to acquire the U.S. digital distributor OverDrive for $410 million in cash. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is honoring the 100th birthday of its short fiction compilation Best American Short Stories with a special anniversary edition, edited by Lorrie Moore, called '100 Years of The Best American Short Stories.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scribe has acquired a guide to war in classical tragedy, a book of cocktails and snacks inspired by Shakespeare, and an epic novel set in Georgia. Scribe bought UK and Commonwealth rights for Bryan Doerries’ The Theatre of War direct from the Zoe Pagnamenta Agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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n">Reuters) - Buyout firm Apollo Global Management LLC is in advanced talks to acquire most of the assets of Digital First Media, publisher of the Denver Post and San Jose Mercury News, for around $400 million, according to people familiar ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A senior management group has agreed to acquire Switzerland-based international academic publisher Peter Lang Academic Publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A collection of stories from Stephen King and the autobiography of footballer Didier Drogba will be among the new releases from Hodder & Stoughton this year. The Hachette UK division last night (12th March) held its annual showcase event, unveiling its highlights for the year ahead, which... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder imprint Coronet has acquired a new book from singer Olly Murs, titled On the Road. Coronet’s editorial Director Charlotte Hardman acquired world rights in a deal with Modest! Management. Coronet published Murs’ first book Happy Days, which told the story of his journey to stardom, in 2012. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Myrmidon has acquired the true story of a young British girl and her family trapped in France during the Second World War after her father is incarcerated by the Nazis. Kate Nash, director at Myrmidon, acquired world rights to the memoir, titled Nell and the Girls, direct from the author,... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder & Stoughton has acquired a book on leadership by Sir Alex Ferguson, described as a “refreshing, inspiring and straight-talking business book – packed full of leadership lessons that can be applied far beyond the football pitch”. Leading, which will be co-written with investor and... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph has acquired a debut novel byUS author Alexandra Oliva in a six-figure pre-empt ahead of the rest of the world. Editorial director Jessica Leeke bought UK and Commonwealth rights to the book, titled The Last One, from Caspian Dennis at Abner Stein on behalf of Lucy Carson at the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Company bets on the benefits of a trade show-and-magazine model in B2B. The post Emerald Expositions Buys Shows, Magazines appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2015-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Skybound Entertainment has had success with The Walking Dead across all mediums. Robert Kirkman’s comic book company has expanded into television with the AMC series, which is now the most popular show in the world. They’ve also enjoyed the same level of critical and commercial success through... Continue reading at PC World
[ PC World | 2015-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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