HarperNonFiction signs comedian Schumer

Award-winning comedian Amy Schumer’s memoir has been snapped up by HarperNonFiction after an intense multi-publisher auction. The tentatively titled The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo is a collection of personal stories and anecdotes, combining Schumer’s fresh take on feminism with socially aware satire "ranging from the raunchy to the romantic, the heartfelt to the harrowing". Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperNonFiction signs comedian Schumer

Award-winning comedian Amy Schumer’s memoir has been snapped up by HarperNonFiction after an intense multi-publisher auction. The tentatively titled The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo is a collection of personal stories and anecdotes, combining Schumer’s fresh take on feminism with socially... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comedian Baines signs with Knights Of for space adventure

Knights Of has acquired Harriet!, a book about a girl who finds out her hearing aid can help her understand aliens from across the universe, by comedian Samantha Baines. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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H&S signs debut novel by comedian Liam Williams

Hodder & Stoughton has signed the “funny, warm and deeply human” debut novel by comedian Liam Williams, to be released first as an audiobook. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comedian Richard Herring signs with Sphere

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[ The Bookseller | 2018-04-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comedian Olaf Falafel signs with HarperCollins Children's

HarperCollins Children’s Books has signed a picture book deal with comedian Olaf Falafel. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Has Amy Schumer signed an $11 million book deal?

Comic darling. Tick. Feature film debut, Trainwreck. Tick. Emmy for cable channel sketch show. Tick. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Sign Petition Condemning ‘Theft’ by AI Companies

Technology collaborations "are a key part of publishing," said AAP president and CEO Maria Pallante, in a statement on the petition, "but they are built on lawful licenses and respect, not a land grab.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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After Return to Hachette, Reagan Arthur Signs First Deal for Elisa Faison Debut

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Lionsgate signs a deal with the devil (an AI startup)

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In Brazil: IPA Signs Agreement for Ibero-American Reading and Books

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SPCK Group Signs Distribution Deal with Two Rivers Distribution

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UK: 200 Sign Publishers Association’s Sustainability Pledge

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-13 18:09:07 UTC ]
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IVP Signs Overseas Deals with Ingram, SPCK

InterVarsity Press has reached new agreements with Ingram Publisher Services UK and the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge that the publisher says will increase its sales in the U.K. and Europe. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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UAE: Sharjah Signs Morocco as Its International Book Fair Guest of Honor

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Authors Equity Announces First 10 Author Signings

In a post celebrating its first 100 days in business, upstart publishing venture Authors Equity announced its first 10 author signings—an eclectic list that includes James Frey, Rachel Hollis, and Kyle Mills, with four books set to be published in 2024. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Authors, Publishers Sign PEN America Letter Protesting New South Carolina School Book Rules

More than 380 authors, publishing houses, and advocacy groups have signed an open letter protesting "vague and overbroad" new South Carolina education standards, slated to take effect on June 25. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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OpenAI and Wall Street Journal owner News Corp sign content deal

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Signs, Symbols, and Omens: A Reading List of Books Featuring Superstitions

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1 year after the Pearson heist, no arrests and no sign yet of all that gold and cash

A year ago, police revealed that a massive amount of gold and money had been stolen from a warehouse at Toronto's Pearson airport. Despite intensive investigative efforts, no arrests have been made and the valuable cargo is still unaccounted for. Continue reading at CBC

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As London Book Fair Opens, Morrow Signs Scobie and Benway's 'Royal' Collaboration

'Royal Spin' is the inaugural collaboration between Omid Scobie, an authoritative voice on the British Royal Family, and National Book Award–winning YA author Robin Benway. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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