Christopher Lehmann-Haupt in 1979. Readers and colleagues called him a judicious, authoritative voice on fiction and a seemingly boundless array of subjects, from Persian archaeology to fly fishing. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'
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A Bachelor producer and social media star sells a self-help book, a New York magazine editor lands a deal at Portfolio, and more in this week's book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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This week: the Man Booker—shortlisted novel "His Bloody Project," plus an escape under the Berlin Wall. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Graham Greene CBE, most recently a director of Ed Victor Ltd and a "great cultural ambassador", has died. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Literary agency Peters Fraser + Dunlop has launched an online books catalogue and aims to have every agented book listed and available by 2024 in time for its 100th anniversary. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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WH Smith saw strong sales from its Zoella Book Club launch over summer, but general book sales were down 2% like-for-like for the retailer in the year ending 31st August 2016. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Latin America is guest region of honor at this year’s Guadalajara Book Fair. Along with 650 writers from 44 countries, the fair will host a rights exchange program. The post Guadalajara’s Book Fair Takes Wide-Angle Latin American Focus appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Though Haymarket has always been a mission-driven press, its focus on books on hot-button topics written by prominent authors has proven to be strong revenue generator. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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A lot has changed at Manhattan's Goddard Riverside Book Fair Gala in the 30 years it's been running, and this year's will be the last overseen by the current executive director. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Though sales continue to be up over last year, the rate of growth is down from 6% for the first half of the year, to 3% in the third quarter. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Whether you're joining us at Frankfurt Book Fair or following along from afar, there's good listening for publishing people everywhere these days. The post Podcasts for Frankfurt Book Fair’s Publishing Enthusiasts, And Beyond appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired the debut novel from literary journalist and scout Anna James in a “hotly contested” auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Pan Macmillan imprint Mantle is to publish The Amazing Adventures of Freddie Whitemouse, a children's book by the late novelist Elizabeth Jane Howard, in November. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Titles by Edmund de Waal and R J Palacio have been named as the favourite of booksellers and their customers from the last decade. The Hare With Amber Eyes by de Waal (Vintage) was named as booksellers' and readers' top title in the adult category, while Wonder by Palacio (Corgi Children’s) was... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Sceptre has acquired a book by Central St. Martins lecturer and artist Rod Judkins described as "future-proofing for thinkers". Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Newspaper’s title is changed in a revamp aimed at testing whether it can turn a profit as its publishing company continues to build a digital audience Overnight, the International New York Times has become The New York Times International Edition. The change of title is accompanied by a new... Continue reading at The Guardian
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The Midnight Gang will be the title of the next David Walliams children’s book, due for release next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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At the Oct. 18 EDItEUR Supply Chain Seminar at the Frankfurt Book Fair will see a presentation on 'The Link Between Metadata and Sales' for the USA. The post At Frankfurt: Supply Chain Meeting to Feature Nielsen Book’s New Metadata White Papers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Independent publisher Walker Books saw its sales increase in 2015, according to financial accounts filed on Companies House. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The new imprint, which will be overseen by SMP publisher Jennifer Enderlin with Sara Goodman serving as editorial director, will publish YA and adult titles focused on coming-of-age themes. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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You may have felt immersed in a comic book before, but never quite so literally as this. Madefire has released a free Gear VR preview app that lets you read its Motion Books in virtual reality. As you might guess, it's all about depth. Pages now fill... Continue reading at Engadget
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