Janet Ellis novels among raft of pre-Fair deals

Two Roads has acquired two novels by actress and ex-"Blue Peter" presenter Janet Ellis in a deal done just before the London Book Fair. Meanwhile Chatto & Windus, Hodder & Stoughton, Serpent's Tail and Penguin Press are among the other publishers announcing pre-LBF deals. Lisa Highton, publisher at John Murray imprint Two Roads, bought UK rights to Janet Ellis’ first novels from Gordon Wise at Curtis Brown. The books, the first of which is A Little Learning; Or, The Butcher’s Hook, were both submitted under a pseudonym. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Axel Springer Sheds Oldest Print Titles in $1.2 Billion Deal

FRANKFURT, July 25 (Reuters) - Publisher Axel Springer struck a 920 million euro ($1.22 billion) deal to sell some of Germany's best-known newspapers and magazines, severing its oldest roots in order to intensify its focus on digital media. Th ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With the simple concept of alerting readers to a curated list of discounted ebooks, Bookbub has attracted nearly 1.5 million users in just a year. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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EU regulator accepts Penguin offer to end dodgy ebook deals with Apple

After the European Commission accepted offers from Apple and four publishers to free up ebook pricing restrictions in December 2012, it's now accepted Penguin's commitment to do the same. Much like Penguin's vow to the US DOJ, it will end its agency agreements with Apple and other retailers, and... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Zimmerman Jury Member’s Book Deal Killed by Twitter

Upset by the 'not guilty' verdict in George Zimmerman's murder trial, one Twitter user started the online campaign that ended Martin Literary Agency's representation of Juror B37, who announced plans to write a book about the trial. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rowling's 'secret' novel tops charts

JK Rowling's "secret" crime novel tops book charts after it is revealed she wrote it under a pseudonym. Continue reading at BBC News

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