Harper Lee Dies at 89

Citing confirmation from multiple sources, numerous media outlets have reported that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harper Lee has died at age 89. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee offer for PRH staff

Penguin Random House has offered staff a first edition of Harper Lee’s forthcoming novel Go Set a Watchman (William Heinemann) for a special price of £5. The offer was made to coincide with Lee’s 89th birthday today (28th April). Staff at all Penguin Random House sites, including its warehouse... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sandon and Arthur meet with Harper Lee

Cornerstone m.d. Susan Sandon and William Heinemann publisher Jason Arthur have met with Harper Lee ahead of the publication of Go Set a Watchman in July, with Sandon saying the writer has a “sharp sense of humour and astonishing recall of poetry and literary references”. Sandon and Arthur went... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Witherspoon to narrate Harper Lee audio

Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon will narrate the audio edition of Harper Lee's forthcoming novel, Go Set a Watchman. The audiobook will be published by Random House Audiobooks on 14th July, alongside the print edition, published in the UK by William Heinemann. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In London, Lit Agents See Action Around LatAm, China, Harper Lee

In the Rights Center of the LBF, literary agents are reporting deals swirling around Latin America, China, and Harper Lee's Go Set a Watchman. The post In London, Lit Agents See Action Around LatAm, China, Harper Lee appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-04-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee elder abuse investigation closed

An investigation into potential elder-abuse of author Harper Lee - sparked by the surprising announcement that she would publish a new book - has been closed, with no findings of any abuse, officials say. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee Declared Fit to Publish

Harper Lee is, according to the state of Alabama, well enough to have signed off on the release of her forthcoming novel, 'Go Set a Watchman.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Booksellers praise new Harper Lee cover

The cover for Harper Lee’s forthcoming novel is “striking”, and will stand out on shelves, booksellers have said. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cover Reveal: Harper Lee's 'Go Set a Watchman'

HarperCollins unveiled the jacket of the hotly anticipated novel, with president and publisher of general books Michael Morrison noting that the design "draws on the style of the decade the book was written, but with a modern twist." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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More Harper Lee puzzles: another lost book and an investigation closed

An Alabama family says Lee was working on another book based on true crime cases, while the state of Alabama says it recently closed an investigation about the author. Lee is publishing a new book, 'Go Set a Watchman,' later this year. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Report: Alabama investigating possible elder abuse in connection with Harper Lee’s new novel

The news last month that Harper Lee would be publishing a second book was met with a brief blip of exultation followed by skepticism from fans of To Kill a Mockingbird. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee tells inquisitive journalist to 'go away!'

To Kill a Mockingbird author sends written rebuff to reporter inquiring about forthcoming sequel Go Set a Watchman An investigative reporter in Alabama has become the first journalist to receive a direct response from Harper Lee following her unexpected announcement that she would be releasing a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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London's Calling for Foreign Pubs Who Want New Harper Lee

Andrew Nurnberg, the British agent who represents Lee, is taking an unusual approach to selling the foreign rights to her forthcoming novel, 'Go Set a Watchman.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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To shill a Mockingbird: Is Harper Lee being used?

Would you like to understand how the "new" Harper Lee novel, Go Set a Watchman, came to be billed as a long-lost, blockbuster sequel to To Kill a Mockingbird - one of the definitive books of the American 20th century - when, by all the known facts, it's an uneven first draft of the famous novel... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee releases new statement following 'Go Set a Watchman' announcement

'I’m alive and kicking and happy as hell with the reactions to "[Go Set a] Watchman,"' the author said in a statement. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee 'happy as hell' with book reaction

Harper Lee has said she is “alive and kicking and happy as hell” with the reaction to her new book. Cornerstone division William Heinemann announced on Tuesday (3rd February) that it would publish Go Set a Watchman, a novel written by Lee before she penned To Kill a Mockingbird and featuring... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee 'Mockingbird' sequel greeted with joy – and skepticism (+video)

Harper Lee's second novel 'Go Set a Watchman' was discovered by her attorney. The new novel – a sequel to 'To Kill a Mockingbird' – is due to be published July 14, 2015. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Let’s not assume Harper Lee is being exploited. Atticus Finch wouldn’t | Hadley Freeman

We should resist the easy cynicism that has greeted the sudden emergence of Go Set a WatchmanFew 88-year-old one-hit wonders could expect more than a shrug if they announced they were producing their second piece of work in 55 years. But news that Harper Lee is publishing what is essentially a... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Go Set a Watchman': more discussion, questions about 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author Harper Lee's new book

It was recently announced that 'To Kill a Mockingbird' writer Harper Lee, who famously only released her classic novel, will publish a second book this summer. 'If you read the book ... only Harper Lee could have written this novel,' said Jonathan Burnham, senior vice president and publisher of... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee's 'lost' novel was intended to complete a trilogy, says agent

Agent reveals plan for abandoned third novel and dismisses manipulation claims as ‘nonsense’Harper Lee’s agent revealed on Thursday that To Kill a Mockingbird was originally intended to be the first of a three-book series, and described as “total nonsense” claims that the 88-year-old author was... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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