HarperCollins nets Quinn's Bletchley Park 'heart-stopper'

HarperCollins has bought a “heart-stopping” historical novel from New York Times bestseller Kate Quinn, following three female code-breakers at Bletchley Park. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-11-02 05:32:36 UTC ]
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With a Plunge in Returns, Net Sales Fell 3.5% in April

Net sales declined only 3.5% in April for publishers who report to AAP's StatShot program. That small drop, however, was due to a significant decline in returns. Publishers are concerned that returns will be heavier than usual when stores reopen and start shipping back unsold titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-06-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New roles for Young and Elton at HarperCollins

HarperCollins has promoted Kimberley Young (pictured) to the role of executive publisher for HarperFiction, with responsibility also for digital-first division One More Chapter. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-10 12:12:17 UTC ]
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Joe Wicks moves to HarperCollins in adult and children's book deal

Fitness guru Joe Wicks is leaving Bluebird for HarperCollins, signing a multi-book deal for adult lifestyle and children's titles with the publisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-03 00:41:19 UTC ]
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Jover and Surman join HarperCollins UK executive committee

HarperCollins' director of growth and analytics Alvar Jover and its group digital director Joanna Surman have been appointed to join the publisher's UK executive committee. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-06-02 13:37:31 UTC ]
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From cult to Stanford to stardom: ‘Hollywood Park’ traces an indie rocker’s tumultuous path

Mikel Jollett of Airborne Toxic Event shows how he turned his difficult childhood into art. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-29 06:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperNonFiction nets 'one of a kind' Neville Southall book

HarperNonFiction has netted a “one-of-a-kind” book from former goalkeeper Neville Southall, exploring mental health in the modern game. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-28 14:42:12 UTC ]
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HarperCollins and Pan Mac won't attend Frankfurt's physical book fair

HarperCollins and Pan Macmillan have said they won't attend Frankfurt Book Fair's physical event, scheduled to take place in October, while other UK publishers and agents say they are uncertain about whether to go.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-28 12:40:55 UTC ]
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If you can’t visit a national park this summer as planned, here’s a charming alternative

“This is a Book for People who Love the National Parks” is an illustrated guide with fun nuggets of information. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-27 12:57:27 UTC ]
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HarperCollins lands 'remarkable' stories of RNLI rescues

HarperCollins has landed a book by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution recounting some of its most dramatic rescues. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-22 01:34:27 UTC ]
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HarperCollins owner News Corp donates £100k to charities for coronavirus effort

As part of its annual Giving scheme, HarperCollins parent firm News Corp has donated £100,000 to four UK and Irish charities focused on supporting communities struggling during the coronavirus crisis. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-19 18:51:43 UTC ]
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The story behind ‘The Great Realisation,’ a post-pandemic bedtime tale that has captured the hearts of millions

A video-poem by Tom Roberts has caught the attention of Hollywood and will likely become a children’s book. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2020-05-14 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy Dies of a Heart Attack, 71

Among the most admired and respected of Big Five leadership, Reidy joined Simon & Schuster in 1992. CFO Dennis Eulau recalls 'her fierce intelligence and curiosity.' The post Simon & Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy Dies of a Heart Attack, 71 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-12 17:12:24 UTC ]
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S&S CEO Carolyn Reidy Dies of Heart Attack

Carolyn Reidy, president and CEO of Simon & Schuster since 2008, died of a heart attack on May 12. She was 71. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins sales down 2% in third quarter

Global revenues at HarperCollins fell 2% year on year for the three months ending 31st March while parent firm News Corp reported an 8% decline over the same period. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-10 13:25:40 UTC ]
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Sales Fell, Earnings Rose in Q3 at HarperCollins

A small gain in digital sales offset softer print sales in HC's third quarter, leading to a 2.1% decline in sales compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Earnings increased 3.1%. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-05-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Biddulph brings back Bond's Parsley the Lion for HarperCollins

HarperCollins Children’s Books is bringing back Michael Bond’s classic The Adventures of Parsley the Lion in a new gift edition illustrated by Rob Biddulph. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-07 05:17:26 UTC ]
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HarperCollins on Caedmon Digital Audio; Yale Press Audio on First Titles

Industry Notes: Timely moves as the coronavirus pandemic propels interest in e-formats and audio in particular: Yale opens its own audio shop and HarperCollins issues digital Caedmon classics. The post HarperCollins on Caedmon Digital Audio; Yale Press Audio on First Titles appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-05-06 16:38:21 UTC ]
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Ex-SAS sergeant Jay Morton signed up by HarperCollins

HarperCollins has signed up a book by Jay Morton, an ex-Special Forces sergeant and recent recruit to Channel 4 series “SAS: Who Dares Wins”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-05 03:47:48 UTC ]
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HarperCollins completes Egmont acquisition

HarperCollins has completed its acquisition of children's publisher Egmont Books UK for an undisclosed sum, the firm confirmed today (1st May). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-05-01 09:43:59 UTC ]
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