Higham's history of London's water to Headline

Headline has acquired The Mercenary Stream by BBC journalist Nick Higham, telling the story of a centuries-long battle to bring clean water to London. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Series of Brazil Books Expanded by New London Librarium

With funding from the National Library of Brazil, a small publisher announces more titles in its series of books on Brazilian culture and issues. The post Series of Brazil Books Expanded by New London Librarium appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four new J K Rowling writings to reveal US magic history

J K Rowling is set to release four new pieces of writing through her Pottermore website, telling the history of magic in North America. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Audible sponsors Cityread London

Audio book provider Audible is sponsoring this year’s Cityread London, providing stories for a digital storytelling installation in the capital. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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J.K. Rowling reveals new story, the 'History of Magic in North America'

J .K. Rowling has some good news for fans of her "Harry Potter" universe, especially ones on this side of the Atlantic. The author's website, Pottermore, will publish a four-part story this week called "History of Magic in North America." The story will provide the background for "Fantastic... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Three more in Jack Lark series to Headline

Headline Publishing Group has struck a new deal for three more historical novels in the Jack Lark series by Paul Fraser Collard. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The History Press unveils new website

The History Press has launched a new website that aims to put "mobile experience at the forefront" and to create and curate original content for its audience. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Speech, Digital Piracy Headline AAP Annual Meeting

A collection of speakers at the Tuesday event discussed suppression of free speech in public schools, the protection of intellectual property, and how some educational software is now being crafted in the form of social media. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Author Solutions: behind the headlines

Self-publishing outfit author solutions was sold by Penguin Random House in January 2016, and it is now ready to expand, its c.e.o. Andrew Phillips says. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Oddest book title prize shortlist gets behind cultural history of the anus

Reading From Behind lines up for public vote alongside works including Soviet Bus Stops and Paper Folding With ChildrenIt might sound like a pain in the behind to read, but an academic tome about the cultural history of the anus is among the contenders on the shortlist for the 2016 Diagram prize... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Campaigners protest closure of London's Feminist Library

Over 100 campaigners gathered last night to protest the eviction of London's Feminist Library from the building that has housed it for 30 years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Changes to Headline publicity team

Headline has made two promotions within its press office, with Caitlin Raynor made deputy communications director. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Evans succeeds Morpeth as Headline m.d.

Mari Evans has been appointed as the new managing director of Headline, with Jane Morpeth becoming chair of the group. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Uncharted waters

The Bookseller's creative editor Danny Arter on how the rise of the ‘book as object’ has coincided with a print renaissance and why its pioneers should be celebrated. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pushkin to partner with London Library for new series

Pushkin Press is partnering with literary institution The London Library to produce a series of "beautifully designed" books containing material from authors such as Lewis Carroll, E M Forster and Virginia Woolf. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The North Water optioned for television

Recently-published Scribner title The North Water is set to be turned into big budget television thriller by See-Saw films. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mahal hired as curator of London Book & Screen Week

Sandy Mahal has been appointed as associate curator of the London Book & Screen Week with immediate effect. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent Jessica Woollard moves to David Higham

Jessica Woollard, previously primary agent at the Marsh Agency, has joined David Higham Associates. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-02-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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History and Historicals: At 75, Avon Romances the Readers

This year marks the diamond anniversary of Avon Books' operation in the market, although it has been focused on romance for 44 of its 75 years. Today, it's HarperCollins' Avon Books. The post History and Historicals: At 75, Avon Romances the Readers appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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