Ebury signs Del Boy 'memoir'

Ebury Publishing will publish the "autobiography" of “Only Fools and Horses” character Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter, titled He Who Dares. Kelly Ellis, senior commissioning editor, acquired world rights in all languages from the John Sullivan estate. The comedy character, a South London entrepreneur, was portrayed in the long-running BBC sitcom by actor David Jason. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins unveils Baddiel's Birthday Boy

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Macron memoir Revolution to Scribe

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The memoir of late Labour MP Jo Cox, written by her husband Brendan, has received the backing of former president Barack Obama who said she "made the world a better place". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Blink signs book from plus-size supermodel Tess Holliday

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‘A German Life’ Memoir Finds Strong International Rights Interest

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James Arthur to publish memoir with Hodder

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