Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 08/04/2011 - 08:25 A history of the Royal British Legion and a six-figure deal for a food allergy cookbook are among five acquisitions signed by Collins ahead of the London Book Fair. Publishing director Iain MacGregor bought world rights in all languages to The Royal British Legion's 90 Years of Heroes from Humfrey Hunter. Published in the autumn, it is the official tie-in to the charity, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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