HarperCollins has acquired Twist, the first cookbook from The Great British Bake Off’s youngest ever contestant, Martha Collison. Publisher Grace Cheetham acquired world rights from Claudia Young at Greene & Heaton. Martha Collison contended in the 2014 series of GBBO - progressing to the quarter finals despite also studying for her AS levels - and impressed judges and viewers alike for her skilful ‘Showstoppers’ and technical-challenge feats. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Star Wars: Visions is returning for a second 'season,' this time with a more international scope — including a studio you might not have expected. Disney has announced that Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 will premiere May 4th (aka Star Wars Day) with shorts from nine countries, including one from... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2023-02-02 15:41:49 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Audio has acquired Playaway Products, a producer of physical audio players and tablets preloaded with content. Launched in 2005 and based in Solon, Ohio, the company offers 36,000 titles and works with some 40,000 libraries and institutions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-02-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new release titles from George S. Schuyler, Delia Cai, Bisi Adjapon, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2023-01-31 10:59:00 UTC ]
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I really love my job. As a book cover designer, I get to read unseen manuscripts and create art to swaddle them in, a visual blanket in which to usher them into the light of day. Working for a major publisher like HarperCollins means my work will be seen around the world, in airports and […] Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2023-01-30 09:55:32 UTC ]
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The publisher, which has been embroiled in a labor standoff since November, will lay off 5% of its North American staff by June 30, the end of its current fiscal. CEO Brian Murray said the company was facing lagging demand and “unprecedented supply chain and inflationary pressures." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-30 05:00:00 UTC ]
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With negotiations stalled, the publisher and union have agreed to employ an independent mediator to help end a strike that has stretched on since early November. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new release titles from Aleksandar Hemon, Priya Guns, Paul Harding, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2023-01-24 10:59:00 UTC ]
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On strike since November 2022, the HarperCollins union walkout has become a test case for how labor unions could change the publishing business. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new release titles from De’Shawn Charles Winslow, Dan Kois, Colm Tóibín, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2023-01-17 10:59:00 UTC ]
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Here’s a quick look at some notable books—new release titles from De’Shawn Charles Winslow, Dan Kois, Colm Tóibín, and more—that are publishing this week. Want to learn more about upcoming titles? Then go read our most recent book preview. Want to help The Millions keep churning out great books... Continue reading at The Millions
[ The Millions | 2023-01-17 10:59:00 UTC ]
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As the union approaches its 50th day on strike, union representatives are aiming to put pressure on the publisher’s parent company to settle the strike. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-01-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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With easy-to-follow recipes developed in her native Canada, she became one of the world’s top cookbook authors, publishing more than 30 million copies. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2023-01-09 20:19:55 UTC ]
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How does a microwave work to soothe single people’s woes? I tried some truly demented recipes from "Microwave Cooking for One & Two" to find out. Continue reading at Slate
[ Slate | 2022-12-29 20:56:31 UTC ]
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Jean Paré, a farm girl from a small village in rural Alberta, and who gained worldwide fame for her Company's Coming cookbook series, has died. Continue reading at CBC
[ CBC | 2022-12-27 15:54:46 UTC ]
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In today's Cookbook Showdown, Susie tests multiple fried chicken recipes from various popular cookbooks to see which one reigns supreme. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-12-19 11:35:00 UTC ]
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In perhaps the most significant organized labor effort at a U.S. publisher in almost 50 years, HarperCollins union members went on a lengthy strike this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
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More than 500 authors have signed a letter standing with the HarperCollins union as they reach of month of being on strike. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2022-12-12 18:27:00 UTC ]
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Springer Nature leadership talks of creating 'a dynamic, open repository of medical knowledge' with its Cureus acquisition. The post Springer Nature Acquires Medical Journal ‘Cureus’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2022-12-07 17:04:53 UTC ]
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In an open letter to agents and authors, CEO Brian Murray wrote that he feels "we owe you a response" and wanted to "share some additional background" about the state of the company's negotiations with its unionized employees. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo by Rye White. As we enter what’s basically the last serious working week for corporate publishing (for some, anyway), it’s important to note that as of now, HarperCollins has yet to meet with any of its 250 or so striking contractors who are seeking better wages and benefits, along with... Continue reading at Literrary Hub
[ Literrary Hub | 2022-12-05 16:10:49 UTC ]
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