HarperCollins and Tolkien estate settle £62m lawsuit against Warner Bros

The estate of J R R Tolkien and HarperCollins have reportedly settled an $80m (£62m) lawsuit against Warner Bros over the licensing of online games, apps, slot machines and other types of gambling merchandise based on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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HarperCollins completes acquisition of Pavilion Books

HarperCollins has completed its acquisition of Pavilion Books, finalising a deal it announced in October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-30 17:04:04 UTC ]
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In New Filing, Publishers Accuse Internet Archive of ‘Stonewalling’ Discovery in Scanning Lawsuit

In a November 19 letter, lawyers for the plaintiff publishers outlined seven “categories” of requested documents yet to be turned over by the Internet Archive and accused the IA of "hoping to run out the clock” on discovery. Discovery in the case is due to close mid-December. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins scoops four new novels from Hunter

HarperCollins has scooped four new novels from Cara Hunter, including two books in the DI Adam Fawley series, plus two standalone novels. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-11-10 10:09:02 UTC ]
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HMH Purchase Boosts HarperCollins Results

A $50 million contribution from its purchase of the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt trade division and higher backlist sales were two of the key drivers in increasing sales at HarperCollins by 19%, and profits by 20%, in the quarter ended August 31. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins UK to acquire Pavilion Books as Powell retains two imprints

HarperCollins UK is buying Pavilion Books, in a deal which will see it acquire the imprints Collins & Brown, Pavilion, Portico, Robson, National Trust and Pavilion Children’s. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-30 10:03:47 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Children's signs four-book deal with Chichester Clark

HarperCollins Children's Books has signed a new four-book deal with picture book creator Emma Chichester Clark. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-26 17:42:17 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Targets 2022 To Be Carbon-Neutral in Operational Emissions

Parallel to concerns and talks on sustainability during Frankfurter Buchmesse this week, HarperCollins has engaged London's Brite Green. The post HarperCollins Targets 2022 To Be Carbon-Neutral in Operational Emissions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Iain Banks estate moves representation to Curtis Brown

The literary estate of Iain Banks has moved its representation to the Curtis Brown Group from the Mic Cheetham Agency with a screen deal already secured. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-14 19:12:03 UTC ]
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HarperCollins scoops 'stunning' middle-grade series by debut author Hastings

HarperCollins Children’s Books has scooped a "stunning" new magical-historical middle-grade series by debut writer Natasha Hastings. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-10-05 17:08:13 UTC ]
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HarperCollins removes story from David Walliams’ book The World’s Worst Children

After criticism of the ‘casual racism’ of a story about a Chinese boy, the publisher has taken it out of the next print run of the bestselling anthology David Walliams’ story about a Chinese boy called Brian Wong, which was criticised by campaigners for its “casual racism”, is set to be removed... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-10-04 12:03:02 UTC ]
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How HarperCollins Will Integrate HMH Trade

As part of the integration of the former HMH trade divisions, the new organization will place the bulk of the adult properties in the William Morrow group under Liate Stehlik, while the two children’s imprints, as well as HarperCollins Productions, will become part of HarperCollins Children’s... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins allows readers to manipulate GameStop story's e-book price

HarperNonFiction has launched an innovative marketing campaign for the early e-book release of Ben Mezrich’s The AntiSocial Network, which will allow readers to manipulate the title's price by micro trading in GameStop stock. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-13 00:36:07 UTC ]
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Thames & Hudson former president Peter Warner dies, aged 79

Peter Warner, former president and publisher of Thames & Hudson, has died at the age of 79 from complications of myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-12 20:14:10 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Ireland publisher Nagle looks to build brand as list launches

With its first two titles issued last week and a further four to come in 2021, Conor Nagle explains how HarperCollins Ireland is harnessing the power of a big list alongside some indie sensibilities. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-10 00:00:19 UTC ]
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Obituary: Peter Warner

Peter Warner, the longtime president of Thames & Hudson, died on September 9 from complications due to myelodysplastic syndrome. He was 79. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-09-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Abell's crime fiction debut goes to HarperCollins in three-book deal

Journalist Stig Abell has signed a three-book deal with HarperCollins, including his crime fiction debut and one non-fiction title. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-07 18:18:52 UTC ]
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HarperCollins scoops Smith's Harry Styles biography

HarperNonFiction Publishers has acquired Harry Styles: The Making of a Modern Man by celebrity biographer Sean Smith. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-09-01 12:48:18 UTC ]
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HarperCollins launches entry-level programmes for 2022

HarperCollins has launched its entry-level training programmes for 2022, including a traineeship scheme for those from underrepresented backgrounds. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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