Ellen's adult book snapped up for HQ

HQ has acquired "an epically romantic love story" by YA author Tom Ellen which will be one of its lead title for London Book Fair next month. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HMRC changes decision over VAT for adult colouring books

The popular colouring books will now remain VAT-free unless they are specifically marketed towards adultsHMRC has announced that it will not impose VAT on most colouring and dot-to-dot books for adults – reversing its plans from earlier this year which were greeted with dismay by fans and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book and TV rights snapped up for Newham's crime debut

HQ has won two books by debut author Vicky Newham with TV rights selling to Playground Entertainment after a "hard-fought" five-way auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher removes 'adult humour' book from sale after outcry

US publisher Abrams is discontinuing the publication of Bad Little Children's Books in both the UK and America at the author's request after the book came under heavy fire on social media. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult Books Sales Fell in First Half of 2016

Sales of adult trade books dropped 2.8% in the first half of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, according to figures released by the Association of American Publishers. Sales in the children’s/young adult segment, meanwhile, rose 0.9% in the same period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HQ snaps up Faber Academy graduate Alice Feeney

HQ has acquired two books by Faber Acadamy graduate Alice Feeney for six figures. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HQ snaps up Olympic rowing coach Gröbler's biography

HQ has acquired the first biography of Olympic rowing coach Jürgen Gröbler, who has been “instrumental” in the careers of Olympians Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent and James Cracknell. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-09-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morgan inks three-book deal with HQ

HQ has signed a three-book deal with author Sarah Morgan to continue her From Manhattan with Love series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pokémon Book of Joy snapped up by Century

Century has acquired The Pokémon Book of Joy in the wake of the global Pokémon Go phenomenon. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CJ Skuse's first adult thriller to HQ

Harlequin imprint HQ is to publish a "dark" and "funny" thriller for adults from C J Skuse, author of several YA novels, in April 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Daley fitness and nutrition book to HQ

HQ is to publish an "accessible and effective" nutrition, fitness and lifestyle book by diver Tom Daley, who will be representing Team GB in the Rio Olympics this August. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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SILICON VALLEY: Ellen Pao signs book deal to detail tech's 'toxic culture'

SILICON VALLEY — Ellen Pao, who rocked Silicon Valley with a gender discrimination lawsuit against Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers last year, signed a book deal that will detail her experiences with the tech industry’s “toxic culture.” Pao’s memoir, titled “Reset,” was acquired by the... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2016-06-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult colouring books 'could be taxed'

Adult colouring books could be subject to VAT under new plans being considered by the government. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2016-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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17th-century adult colouring-in book ready for modern hues

Albion’s Glorious Ile, a magical poem engraved to hymn ‘the pleasures infinite’ of England and Wales, republished for 21st century Gallery: Albion’s Glorious Ile, the 400-year-old colouring bookAdults finding time for colouring-in books might seem a modern fad, part of the fashion for all things... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult coloring books face threat from app rivals Colorfy, Recolor and more

Since she got in on the adult coloring book craze two years ago, Cheri Brown has spent more than $400 on 50 books holding intricate sketches that she embellishes with Sharpies, colored pencils and gel pens. But in November, Brown shifted spending to digital products. She paid $100 for mobile apps... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Adult Coloring Book Boom Continues

Publishers are experimenting with new forms and formats in the lucrative adult coloring books market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Adult Coloring Books Show Us: Light, and Dark

As adult coloring books roll on in major publishing markets, the picture coming together isn't about literature or books or our culture. The post What Adult Coloring Books Show Us: Light, and Dark appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Coloring Books Drive Big Adult Trade Sales Gain

The adult coloring book boom helped push trade sales up 9.5% in November compared to the same period in 2014. Sales for trade paperbacks, the format of choice for coloring books, were up 31%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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BISG Implements New Subject Headings for Young Adult Books

The Book Industry Study Group (BISG) implemented new BISAC subject headings for young adult titles, providing new opportunities for sales, awards tracking, and understanding the audience for these titles. The post BISG Implements New Subject Headings for Young Adult Books appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Adult books 'a bright spot' in latest AAP revenue stats

The latest report from the Association of American Publishers has revealed adult book revenues in the US shot up 2.9% for the first three quarters of 2015 - and up more than 7% in September - while children's and YA takings for the period dipped slightly. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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