HarperCollins has acquired two celebrity biographies by Sean Smith, in a deal with Gordon Wise of Curtis Brown. Smith has previously written unauthorised biographies of celebrities such as Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and Robbie Williams, both published by Simon & Schuster. HarperCollins has not said who the subject of the first biography would be, but said that it will: "hit shelves in time for Mother's Day 2015 and promises to be an in-depth account of one of the UK's most notable celebrities." Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2014-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bestseller Neal Stephenson ('Cryptonomicon') has inked a new two-book, world English rights deal with HarperCollins. The first title in the deal, 'Seveneves,' is set for May 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael O’Mara Books has acquired the autobiography of BBC Radio 2 presenter ‘Whispering’ Bob Harris. Lesley O’Mara, m.d., brokered the deal for world rights from Harris. The DJ and presenter has been in the music industry for more than 40 years, with stints on BBC Radio 1. He also presented... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the latest episode of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy the panel discusses the Kickstarter campaign to fund Queers Destroy Science Fiction!, a special issue of Lightspeed magazine written by queer creators. The post Crowdfunded Magazine Celebrates Queer Science Fiction appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2015-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harlequin UK (HUK) is to become a division of HarperCollins UK, with staff moving into the publisher’s new premises at London Bridge. HarperCollins’ parent company News Corp bought Harlequin Enterprises in May last year, with Harlequin becoming a division of HarperCollins worldwide. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones has confirmed the tragic death of one of its "much-loved" booksellers, Margaret Sheridan, after an incident at its Blackpool shop yesterday (12th January). The company paid tribute to Sheridan, 68, from Singleton, who died at the scene after being hit by a falling Waterstones sign.... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As HarperCollins' integration of Harlequin moves forward, HC announced that it will be making Harlequin UK (HUK) a division of its U.K. business, while in North America it will align HC's and Harlequin's sales forces. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury has a first novel from writer and filmmaker Hannah Rothschild, author of biography The Baroness (Virago). The Improbability of Love will be published by Bloomsbury on 21st May this year. Editor-in-chief Alexandra Pringle signed UK and Commonwealth rights in the deal with Sarah... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Bookseller Industry Awards will this year celebrate the ‘book’ of the year alongside the publishers, editors, and retailers who bring the titles to market. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ali Smith and Helen Macdonald are among the winners of this year’s Costa Book Awards, adding to the existing trophy haul for their books. The awards, announced this evening (5th January) on BBC Radio 4’s “Front Row”, also saw wins for Kate Saunders, Jonathan Edwards, and Emma Healey. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, writer Ali Smith, and historian and novelist Marina Warner are among those named in the New Year Honours 2015. Duffy is made a Dame for services to poetry, while Warner, whose Once Upon a Time: A Short History of Fairy Tale (Oxford University Press) was... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Martha Ashby has been promoted to editor of commercial women's fiction at HarperCollins. Ashby started at the publisher in 2012 as assistant editor, after five years at Orion, including three in non-fiction. She has worked with authors including Cecelia Ahern and Beatriz Williams, and in 2013... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In the latest episode of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy, writer Naomi Klein discusses dystopian fiction and her new capitalism-vs.-the-climate nonfiction book This Changes Everything. The post Dystopian Fiction’s Popularity Is a Warning Sign for the Future appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins UK saw huge growth in profits for the year ended June 30th 2014, despite a fall in turnover for the company. The company's annual results have also revealed that former c.e.o. Victoria Barnsley received £1.39m when she left the company. Turnover at the publisher fell on the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E-book subscription service Oyster has signed up Bloomsbury as its latest publisher. The US service will now offer more than 1,000 titles published by Bloomsbury in the US, including Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, and Sarah J Maas'... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan has acquired a trilogy by a debut novelist. Senior commissioning editor Bella Pagan bought UK and Commonwealth rights to Sorcerer to the Crown and its two sequels by Zen Cho from Penguin US. Sorcerer to the Crown follows Zacharias Wythe, England's first African Sorcerer Royal, as... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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When Toronto-based Second Story Press celebrated its 25th anniversary this month, the room at a community center in downtown Toronto was filled with authors and illustrators who have helped the press pursue its goal of publishing important feminist and social justice books for young readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Picador is to publish Judy Blume’s first adult novel in 16 years, In the Unlikely Event. Editorial director Francesca Main pre-empted UK and Commonwealth rights from Elizabeth Sheinkman at WME. Blume said that In the Unlikely Event “is based on a series of tragedies in the town I lived in when... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Henry Holt has inked a deal with actress Diane Guerrero for her memoir, 'In The Country We Love,' which will tell the story of her family's struggles as undocumented residents in the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired a novelty picture book from Matt Edmondson, presenter of the BBC Radio 1 Weekend Breakfast Show. The Greatest Magician in the World is described by MCB as “an enchanting quest” to find said greatest magician in the world and will be published in autumn... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Constable is to publish the first biography of Thin Lizzy’s lead singer Phil Lynott written with the approval of his estate. Publishing director Andreas Campomar bought world rights to Cowboy Song from Matthew Hamilton at Aitken Alexander Associates. Lynott was the lead singer and principal... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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