Book Deals: Week of August 17, 2020

Among the week’s big deals are the acquisition of a #MeToo memoir by a French publishing exec, Sharon Stone’s memoir, and Andy Weir’s new novel. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-08-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Chronicle Books Turns 50

The publisher opened in San Francisco in 1967 with a two-room office and a handful of employees. Now one of the largest publishers in the West, it boasts more than 250 million units sold worldwide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Weekly E-Ranking: fresh talent storms the chart

Peter James has capsized Paula Hawkins’ two weeks of smooth sailing in the Weekly E-Book Ranking number one spot, as Need You Dead blasted straight to the chart’s summit in its first week on sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Licensing Expo Shows Deep Bond Between Books and Tie-Ins

The 2017 Licensing International Expo, held last month, highlighted the symbiotic relationship between books and licensed products. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How booksellers handle controversial books

Independent booksellers revealed their thoughts on the topical issue at BookExpo. Gayle Feldman, The Bookseller's US correspondent, reports. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Century to publish first book from Insta-star Paperboyo

Century is publishing the debut of Rich McCor, aka Instagram star Paperboyo, called Around the World in Cut-Outs. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Riddell to publish book about his time as children's laureate

Chris Riddell is publishing a book revealing his “incredible journey” as children’s laureate. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cyclist blogger Lady Velo's first book to Sphere

Sphere has acquired the first book by cyclist blogger Jools Walker, known online as Lady Velo. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Joe Sugg's 24 hour book-signing raises funds for Manchester appeal

Author and vlogger Joe Sugg completed a 24 hour book signing over the weekend which raised funds for the appeal to help the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing on 22nd May. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair NY’s Editors Trip Focuses on Children’s Publishing

Frankfurt Book Fair's Editors Trip will promote networking between children's publishing players in Germany and counterparts from Canada, the US, and UK. The post Frankfurt Book Fair NY’s Editors Trip Focuses on Children’s Publishing appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Yiannopoulos to Self-Publish Book Dropped by S&S

Milo Yiannopoulos, the alt-right provocateur who had his book deal with Simon & Schuster canceled in February, is now self-publishing his book. 'Dangerous' is currently available for pre-order ahead of its July 4 release date. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BookCon 2017: First Picture Book from a First Daughter

The former first daughter makes her picture book debut this month with "She Persisted" (Philomel), a collective biography of 13 women whose determined perseverance paved the way for their achievements. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan signs 'moving' fetal medicine book

Macmillan has signed The First Breath, a "moving" non-fiction book combining personal memoir with the story of fetal and neonatal medicine by journalist Olivia Gordon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mindful calligraphy book to Bluebird

Bluebird is to publish Scriptorium, a book which combines mindfulness with calligraphy, by Màlleus. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books: A futurist, a bestselling YA novel, Tolkien, Denis Johnson and more

Hello readers! I’m books editor Carolyn Kellogg, back after taking a newsletter break for Memorial Day Weekend. THE BIG ESSAY This week, critic at large Adriana E. Ramírez takes a look at “The Hate U Give.” The young adult novel is something of a phenomenon, selling like gangbusters since its... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Danny Wallace pens two more Hamish books for S&S

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has signed two more children’s books from writer and broadcaster Danny Wallace. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kit de Waal wins £13k Irish Book of the Year

Kit de Waal has won the €15,000 (£13,100) Kerry Group Irish Book of the Year for her "heartfelt and far-sighted" fiction work My Name is Leon (Viking). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arabic publisher secures Márquez deal

Cairo-based publishing house Dar Altanweer Egypt has signed the first Arabic-language rights deal for Gabriel García Márquez. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperNonFiction launches book tie-in football podcast

HarperNonFiction has launched an eight-part podcast for a new sports book called The Mixer by journalist Michael Cox. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Samsung Galaxy Book review: You're better off with a Surface Pro

It took a few years, but Microsoft's Surface Pro line is an undeniable hit. It also popularized the convertible tablet category: touchscreen-driven devices you can hold in your hands that also have power and attachable keyboards for getting "real wor... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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