Cassell bags book from England bowling hero Jimmy Anderson

Octopus imprint Cassell has bagged a revealing new book from England’s "greatest ever bowler" Jimmy Anderson. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]

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North of England publishers on obstacles to regional diversity in the book industry

Independent publishers based in the north of England explore the problems faced by such presses in a market dominated by London-based corporate publishers in a round-table discussion chaired by The Bookseller at Bradford Literature Festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New England Society Names Five 2018 Book Awards: Fiction, Nonfiction, Art, and Travel

In categories of art, photography, fiction, nonfiction, and speciality books, the 213-year-old New England Society announces winners of its award for trade books of regional interest and significance. The post New England Society Names Five 2018 Book Awards: Fiction, Nonfiction, Art, and Travel... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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African women 'inspire comic book heroes'

You've heard of Wonder Woman and Black Panther, but what about Queen Amina and Ireti Moremi? Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sophie Anderson | "Everything that happened in the book surprised me"

A magical adaptation of a prussian fairytale, beautifully packaged and illustrated, draws on tales from its author’s childhood—and comes with the approval of her own children, too. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ian McEwan’s ‘lost’ book is a more beguiling form of fake news | Hephzibah Anderson

The writer discovered that his ‘perfect novella’ was all in his mind. It’s a story that is somehow fitting for the times in which we liveIt’s been a busy few days in the literary world, what with the release of this year’s Man Booker shortlist following the recent longlist announcement for its... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH bags 'empowering' businesswomen's book in seven-way auction

Penguin Random House has acquired an "empowering" book for businesswomen called How Women Rise by Sally Helgesen and Marshall Goldsmith in a seven-publisher auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books Are My Bag couples with eHarmony to flag shops' romance

This year’s Books Are My Bag (BAMB) campaign is hooking up with dating site eHarmony to promote bookshops as the perfect destination for a romantic date. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Eyewear bags Monkman and Seagull quiz book

Eyewear Publishing has secured the rights to publish a new book of quizzes from "University Challenge" stars and internet "phenomena" Eric Monkman and Bobby Seagull, following "fierce competition from several major publishers". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-08-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 5 Books On Bill Gates’s Summer Reading List–From Jimmy Carter To Trevor Noah

If you are worried your beach reads might be a little too easy this summer, Gates has some more heady suggestions for you. As one of the world’s top philanthropists, perhaps it makes sense that Bill Gates is treating beach reading like an intellectual cause: Each year, he offers up his list of... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2017-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Festival of the Spoken Nerd's first book to Cassell Illustrated

Octopus imprint Cassell Illustrated has acquired in a "hotly contested" auction the first book from The Festival of the Spoken Nerd, a show that celebrates science, comedy and "unashamed geekiness" with live experiments and audience participation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-05-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Librarian discovers pages from one of England's earliest printed books

The pages, from the priest handbook 'Sarum Ordinal or Sarum Pye,' was printed in 1476 or 1477 by William Caxton. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2017-05-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kiely and Scheffler design totes for this year’s Books Are My Bag

Irish fashion designer Orla Kiely and The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler have designed the adult and children’s tote bags respectively for this year’s Books Are My Bag (BAMB) campaign. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-04-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hot Key bags new YA books from Robert Muchamore

Hot Key Books has acquired two standalone YA novels from Robert Muchamore, author of bestselling YA series Cherub. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New analysis shows extent of England's library book spend drop

Book spend for libraries in England has fallen by £35m since 2005, while book lending to adults and children has declined by 36.5% and 21% respectively in the last five years, new analysis from library campaigner and former Watersones' m.d. Tim Coates has revealed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bonnier pair bag Bonnier book

Jonas Bonnier, former c.e.o and president of the Bonnier Group, has signed deals in 18 territories for his novel The Helicopter Heist, based on the events of a Stockholm cash-depot robbery in 2009. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Picture Book Heroes Honored at the Carle Awards

On a brisk early autumn evening, the Eric Carle Honors celebrated its 11th year of recognizing instrumental figures in children's literature. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ANZAC Heroes book sends children the 'wrong message'

The winning book at the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults has been criticised for endorsing New Zealand's participation in World War I and "glorifying" the killing of Germans. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Anzac Heroes named Margaret Mahy Book of the Year in Wellington

A book in honour of the sacrifice of Anzac soldiers has been named Margaret Mahy Book of the Year. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2016-08-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Chloé Esposito 'bad twin' trilogy bags over £2m at London book fair

Thriller series Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know sets publishing showcase buzzing, but there’s cash left for a novel from Bake Off’s Nadiya Hussain, a Little Prince sequel and a pride of literary lionsWest London has been filled in the past week with publishers offering first hints about new books... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jimmy Fallon picture book gets UK publishing deal

Hodder Children’s Books, part of the Hachette Children’s Group, has acquired a picture book by US TV host Jimmy Fallon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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