HarperCollins catches Amazon bestsellers

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 08/07/2011 - 08:27 HarperCollins has bought four books by Louise Voss and Mark Edwards, whose self-published novels have been Amazon bestsellers, in a six-figure, pre-empt deal. Commissioning editor Kate Bradley bought world rights from agent Sam Copeland at Rogers, Coleridge & White. The first book, Catch Your Death, will be published as a physical edition in spring 2012 with future publication dates to be confirmed. The book is an Amazon Kindle bestseller, selling 42,000 copies in June. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]

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