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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HC wins Younger's take on 'crazy' influencer culture

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LeBron James, my hero, has written a children’s book.

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