HC acquires Alan Partridge memoir

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 27/05/2011 - 10:50 HarperCollins has acquired a memoir by comedian Steve Coogan of his most famous character, Alan Partridge. The title has moved publishers even before publication, having previously been listed on Nielsen BookData as being published by Century. The title will also be written by "The Thick of It" creator Armando Iannucci, and comedy writers Rob Gibbons and Neil Gibbons. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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