Holmwood joins DKW to develop foreign rights department

Diamond Kahn and Woods (DKW) has appointed Anna Holmwood as foreign rights manager to develop the literary agency’s foreign rights department in-house. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bent's Notes at virtual LBF: Swipe right

 Horace Bent’s online ‘research’ has thrown up an intriguing conspiracy theory regarding LBF’s motives in collecting data from virtual attendees... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-02 16:16:31 UTC ]
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Rise of 'hybrid authors' as writers buy back their rights

The “rise of the hybrid author” was discussed at London Book Fair, with the prediction that writers will increasingly buy back rights to their own books from publishers.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-24 22:00:58 UTC ]
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Jones departs Gardners after 27 years

Gardners business development manager Roy Jones is retiring after 27 years at the company.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-24 10:36:38 UTC ]
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Judith Farr, scholar of Emily Dickinson and poet in her own right, dies at 85

A longtime Georgetown University professor, she published two seminal books about Dickinson, as well as a novel and poetry collection influenced by the belle of Amherst. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2021-06-23 07:17:52 UTC ]
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Beat Technology Is Developing Romania’s First Audiobook Program

Publishing houses in Romania are working together to produce the Echo audiobook subscription platform, a first in its market. The post Beat Technology Is Developing Romania’s First Audiobook Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-06-14 04:05:13 UTC ]
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PRH signs audio rights to Barker catalogue

Penguin Random House has acquired the audio rights for Pat Barker's catalogue, commissioning new readings by a star cast including include Simon Russell Beale (pictured).   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-08 02:15:03 UTC ]
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From Pre-K to the Page, Jodi Dee Develops a Canon

The author aims to help children—and their parents—understand that social and emotional skills are superpowers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-31 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Nicol joins Ebury Smart Hub from Penguin Michael Joseph

Penguin Michael Joseph's Laura Nicol has been appointed head of campaigns at Ebury’s Smart Hub and will be making the move next month.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-25 00:30:55 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury's Browne joins Allison & Busby

Bloomsbury's Claire Browne is to join Allison & Busby as desk editor, the publisher has announced.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-24 04:04:46 UTC ]
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Helping Kids Right Now: Spotlight on Daniela Owen

The author and child psychologist helps kids learn to handle anger, sadness, and fear with a series of books designed for early readers. (Sponsored) Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Film Rights: London’s BKS Agency Has an Option for Stephen McGinty’s ‘The Dive’

Mark Gordon's new production company's London wing has picked up the forthcoming HarperCollins UK release. The post Film Rights: London’s BKS Agency Has an Option for Stephen McGinty’s ‘The Dive’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-05-21 18:13:27 UTC ]
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Stewart joins Chelsea Green from Michael O'Mara

Alex Stewart has been appointed in the newly created role of head of UK sales for Chelsea Green Publishing UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-20 18:25:27 UTC ]
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Segura Leaves Archie to Join Oni-Lion Forge

Alex Segura, previously co-president of Archie Comics, has been named senior v-p of sales and marketing at the Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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DK joins forces with learning company Mrs Wordsmith

DK has joined forces with Mrs Wordsmith, “the world's silliest learning company", on a range of curriculum-based publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-11 07:16:14 UTC ]
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Oprah, Keanu Join U.S. Book Show Lineup

Publishers Weekly's new virtual book publishing trade show, the U.S. Book Show, will feature Oprah Winfrey as its opening keynote speaker, and actor Keanu Reeves will speak on a panel about his new graphic novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Chandler made Bookseller news editor, Bayley joins team

Mark Chandler, previously senior reporter on The Bookseller, has been promoted to the position of news editor, effective from today (Friday 7th May).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-07 22:17:08 UTC ]
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Bird promoted at Granta, Llanwarne joins

Dan Bird has been appointed assistant editor at Granta publications, as the organisation makes changes in the editorial and sales departments. Meanwhile Phoebe Llanwarne joins Granta from Murdoch Books as sales executive. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-07 11:23:21 UTC ]
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The Rise of Virtual Foreign Author Tours

The shift to virtual author events during the pandemic has prompted booksellers and publishers to put together events for overseas authors who would not traditionally tour the U.S. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-07 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Verso lands human rights lawyer's 'revelatory' memoir

Verso has acquired Becoming Abolitionists: Police, Protests and the Pursuit of Freedom, a memoir by Derecka Purnell.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-05 20:05:47 UTC ]
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Thousands of supporters join staff at Mike Pence’s publisher in campaign against book deal

Petition signed by more than 200 Simon & Schuster employees delivered to publishing house also calls for end to deals with members of Trump administrationMore than 200 members of staff at Simon & Schuster have signed a petition calling for the publishing house to cancel its seven-figure... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-04-27 13:55:17 UTC ]
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