Digital publisher Canelo is to release Monty Python co-creator and comedian Eric Idle’s new novel in October. The Writer’s Cut is described as “a wicked, enthralling comedy” set during the glorious days of the Bush Empire. The novel follows Stanley Hay, a joke writer with a career going nowhere in particular. Until, that is, he decides to write a novel. The book will be released digitally on 5th October priced £3.99. World English language rights were acquired from Rory Scarfe at Furniss Lawton. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier Books c.e.o. Perminder Mann is part of a new scheme which aims to unite organisations inside and outside the creative industries to promote allyship. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-30 00:21:01 UTC ]
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Hodder Studio will publish Ellie Taylor's memoir My Child and Other Mistakes: How to Ruin your Life in the Best Way Possible next summer. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-29 12:35:38 UTC ]
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Influx Press has signed The Service, a novel about sex work from Frankie Miren, billed as an “engaging and clear-eyed tackling of a controversial subject, wrapped up in a gripping narrative”. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-27 03:10:18 UTC ]
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HarperCollins has signed a new two-book deal with “supremely talented and prolific” author Amanda Brooke. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-26 21:27:06 UTC ]
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Hodder Studio has signed the first audio recipe book by Ruby Tandoh, Breaking Eggs: An Audio Guide to Baking. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-20 02:29:30 UTC ]
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Adele Parks has struck a film deal with the producers of a series of hit Netflix franchises. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-16 14:37:11 UTC ]
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HarperCollins has signed a multi-book deal with author Alex Brown which will see her published across its HarperFiction and One More Chapter imprints. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-13 04:02:24 UTC ]
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Faber has signed Brittle with Relics: A History of Wales, 1962–1997, billed as a “landmark” new work by Richard King. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-12 01:00:38 UTC ]
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Daunt Books Publishing has signed Filthy Animals, the first short story collection from 2020 Booker Prize shortlistee Brandon Taylor. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-11 14:31:07 UTC ]
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The newly launched Liverpool Literary Agency has signed its first deal, signing Jack Byrne with Northodox Press, a publisher "catering to readers of crime fiction with the authentic voice of northern England". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-10 13:52:09 UTC ]
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Hodder studio has signed two books and a six-part podcast series from producer Hana Walker-Brown. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-05 18:25:44 UTC ]
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Michael O’Mara Books has agreed a licensing deal with Ameet Publishing to publish LEGO activity, sticker and colouring books. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-05 12:51:43 UTC ]
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Bookouture's non-fiction imprint Thread is publishing How To Be a Boss at Ageing by broadcaster and writer Anniki Sommerville who hosts a podcast of the same name. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-03 02:36:45 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s Books (MCB) has won a seven-publisher auction to publish middle-grade and picture books by Sir Lenny Henry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-31 06:26:43 UTC ]
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HarperCollins has acquired a guide to help women beat stress, Stressilient, by clinical psychologist Dr Sam Akbar. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-29 18:33:25 UTC ]
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Canongate is to publish illustrator and graphic designer Kazvare Knox's instructive guide Stay Woke, Kids! Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-29 06:12:41 UTC ]
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Avon Books has acquired world all language rights (including dramatic) to The Family Tree and one other thriller by authors Steph Mullin and Nicole Mabry. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-26 18:36:13 UTC ]
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The National Book Critics Circle has asked members to sign a Criticism Equity Pledge, which asks them to dedicate 30% of assignments to books by BIPOC authors. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-10-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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More than 200 children's authors and illustrators, including Malorie Blackman, Philip Pullman and Cressida Cowell, have signed a letter condemning the government’s vote rejecting the extension of its free school meal scheme over the holidays. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-26 00:51:58 UTC ]
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Former prime ministers urge others to join push for royal commission into lack of media diversity in AustraliaFormer Australian prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has signed Kevin Rudd’s petition calling for a royal commission into News Corp’s dominance of the Australian media.Rudd, also a former... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2020-10-25 05:42:32 UTC ]
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