Ford and Major sign two-book deals with Thomas & Mercer

Martyn Ford and C D Major have both signed with Thomas & Mercer, marking the Amazon imprint's first-ever deals with the Darley Anderson Agency. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Morpurgo and Crossan compete for Children’s Book Award

Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Crossan are among the nominees for the Children’s Book Award 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sourcebooks Signs Author of Wattpad's Most-Read Story of 2016

Sourcebooks has acquired worldwide English rights to 'Chasing Red,' a novel by Canadian author Isabelle Ronin, which was the most-read story on Wattpad last year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ukraine publishers speak out against ban on Russian books

Latest skirmish in conflict with hostile neighbour will threaten domestic book trade, say leading figures from the industryUkrainian publishers have reacted angrily to their government’s ban on importing books from Russia, claiming it will create a black market and damage the domestic... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jalada Africa’s Traveling Book Festival Is Ready to Roll

Twelve cities in East Africa will be visited in March by the Jalada Africa writers' collective's first multinational festival, a celebration of creativity. The post Jalada Africa’s Traveling Book Festival Is Ready to Roll appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book trade responds to Trump/Brexit challenge

Publishers and agents say they are re-examining their roles in light of political developments, saying “a lot of people are going to have to decide what is important” following Donald Trump's US presidency.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taipei Book Fair sees strong UK turn-out

UK publishers have upped their presence at the 25th annual Taipei Book Fair (running 8th to 13th February). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HCG’s Pat-a-Cake secures first licensing deal

Pat-a-Cake, the new baby, preschool and early years imprint from Hachette Children’s Group (HCG), has signed its first licensing deal to publish books based on PJ Masks. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AWP 2017: A Political Book Fair

The AWP book fair, always a centerpiece of the conference experience, was as politically charged as this year's panels and protests. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sphere acquires YouTuber Emma Blackery's first book

Sphere non-fiction has acquired the first book by Emma Blackery, a musician and vlogger with more than 1.3 million subscribers to her YouTube channel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Perry's The Essex Serpent longlisted for £30k Dylan Thomas Prize

Waterstones' 2016 Book of the Year, The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry, has been longlisted for the £30,000 International Dylan Thomas Prize. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade hails Waterstones Childrens Book of the Month impact

Sales of books included in Waterstones‘ Children’s Book of the Month promotion in 2016 totalled 327,854 units through Nielsen BookScan, demonstrating the retailer’s influence in shaping the market for Middle Grade titles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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March' Trilogy Powers Diamond Book Distributors to a Strong Year

2016 ended up being one of Diamond's best years ever, thanks to strong sales of the titles in Rep. John Lewis's March trilogy. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ebury Press's Adam Grant wins CMI Management Book of the Year

Originals by Adam Grant, published by Ebury Press imprint W H Allen, has won the Chartered Management Institute’s Management Book of the Year Awards 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade Show Notes: London Book Fair Hosts Fair Use Debate; BookExpo Announces Author-Speakers

The London Book Fair announces a debate on fair use and copyright. And BookExpo announces Stephen King will speak at the Author Breakfast. The post Trade Show Notes: London Book Fair Hosts Fair Use Debate; BookExpo Announces Author-Speakers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones Children’s Book Prize shortlists offer ‘optimism in uncertain times’

The 18-strong shortlists for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2017 show a strong presence from independent Chicken House as well as publishers Hachette and Penguin Random House. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shedding Perfect and Getting Real: Books on Living Faithfully

Teachings from the Bible and other spiritual practices can be used to combat the pressures of a Pinterest-perfect society, according to a slew of books coming from religion publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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GBO NY now is Frankfurt Book Fair New York; Grün Made Head of Frankfurt PR, Communications

Amid widening activities, German Book Office New York is renamed Frankfurt Book Fair New York, and Kathrin Grün is named the fair's chief of public relations and communications. The post GBO NY now is Frankfurt Book Fair New York; Grün Made Head of Frankfurt PR, Communications appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cambridge School of Arts graduate wins picture book prize

Camille Whitcher, a 2016 graduate of the Cambridge School of Arts Illustration MA, has won the 2017 Children’s Picture Book Prize, organised by the Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival and Brighton-based indie publisher Salariya Book Company Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As celebrity books boom, professional authors are driven out of full-time work

Novelist Donal Ryan is the latest name forced to seek an income outside books, while children’s writers complain that stars from other media monopolise advancesDespite scoring three bestsellers in five years and a clutch of awards, The Spinning Heart author Donal Ryan has been forced to return... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When a Niche-Audience Tabloid Takes Off in the UK, Is It News to Book Publishing?

As a case of 'pop-up publishing' takes hold in the news sector—and print sells—not everyone agrees there's a takeaway here for books. The post When a Niche-Audience Tabloid Takes Off in the UK, Is It News to Book Publishing? appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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