Booksellers criticise latest Man Booker rule changes

Booksellers have criticised the Man Booker Prize's change of stance on the print availability of longlisted titles as “disappointing”. However others have applauded the ruling, saying publishers must be able to set publication dates as they wish. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Ebury and HC win latest BMS awards

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Pratchett retains pole as Barnes bags Booker boost

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Press lauds Barnes' Booker win

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Wed, 19/10/2011 - 09:34 The thrice-denied Julian Barnes has been lauded in the press for finally winning the Man Booker prize with his The Sense of an Ending. The Guardian warmly welcomed the decision. Claire Armistead said: "To those who believe the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Publishers and booksellers to swap working days

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Random ups Barnes reprint after Booker win

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Random orders 75,000 reprint after "joyous" Booker win

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Miller and Birch lead Booker sales for book chains

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"Take it or leave it" - Booker chair

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