Kay, Andrews and Moyes lined-up for Fane Productions autumn programme

Adam Kay, Julie Andrews, Jojo Moyes and Michael Morpugo are among the high-profile authors on the line-up for Fane Productions’ autumn programme, featuring tours and live shows across the country.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-18 13:24:17 UTC ]
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ALA Midwinter 2020: On E-books, Librarians Must Hold the Line

As librarians gather in Philadelphia for the 2020 ALA Midwinter Meeting, the future of digital content in libraries remains uncertain. Librarians must stay engaged. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Edelweiss, Edelweiss? Julie Andrews Loves Reading About 18th-Century Plant Hunters

“I’m fascinated by stories of how the various plant specimens we take for granted today were originally discovered,” says the actor, whose latest book is “Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years.” Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2019-12-05 10:00:03 UTC ]
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Obituary: Andrew Clements

Prolific children's author Andrew Clements, best known for his popular middle grade novel 'Frindle,' died on November 28 in West Baldwin, Me., following an illness; he was 70. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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IDW Debuts Spanish Graphic Novel Line with Takei's 'They Called Us Enemy'

IDW kicks off its Spanish-language graphic novel publishing initiative with George Takei's bestsellilng graphic memoir 'They Called Us Enemy,' to be released in a Spanish edition in June 2020. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-11-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
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British Council unveils new International Publishing Fellowship Programme

Staff from Penguin Random House, Kogan Page and Picador are among the professionals taking part in the British Council's International Publishing Fellowship Programme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-12 13:29:38 UTC ]
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Afua Hirsch to speak at Conduit autumn event

Booker Prize judge and author Afua Hirsch will speak at the Conduit autumn event later this month, aimed at women in publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-03 18:17:18 UTC ]
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John Blake scoops county lines book from Sky's Farrell

​John Blake has scooped the first book examining the county lines drug-dealing phenomenon, written by Sky journalist Jason Farrell. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-30 14:28:29 UTC ]
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Walliams and McMillan among Audio Production Awards nominees

David Walliams, representing HarperCollins, and Roy McMillan, for Penguin Random House, are among the nominees competing for the title of Audio Performer of the Year at the Audio Production Awards (APAs). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-30 03:24:49 UTC ]
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A nine-day fortnight is improving our culture and our bottom line

Encore Digital Media is three months into a flexible working initiative and the early signs are good. Continue reading at Media Week

[ Media Week | 2019-10-28 15:29:26 UTC ]
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In London, the Polari Prize Goes to Angela Chadwick and Andrew McMillan

The previously shortlisted Andrew McMillan and debut author Angela Chadwick are this year's honorees in the LGBT-themed awards program in the UK. The post In London, the Polari Prize Goes to Angela Chadwick and Andrew McMillan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-10-24 09:30:44 UTC ]
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Direct Line Group is shifting digital ad spending to targeted TV ads

Insurance group Direct Line dumped a large chunk of its digital media for TV in 2017 and could move even more over. The company is one of the largest TV advertisers in the U.K. As Direct Line upped its spending on TV, the business cut the number of display and programmatic online video ads it... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2019-10-24 04:00:05 UTC ]
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Amazon Charts: Adam Kay jingles all the way to number one

Adam Kay's Twas the Nightshift Before Christmas (Picador) has made a surgical strike on the Amazon Charts Most-Sold: Non-Fiction number one, with the This is Going to Hurt sequel beating Elton John's Me (Macmillan) to the top spot. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-23 10:27:14 UTC ]
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Fane reveals plans for international expansion

Fane has revealed plans for international expansion, with the production company to open a new office in Australia.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-22 14:39:35 UTC ]
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All the latest production moves, hires and partnerships: October 16, 2019

Park Pictures has signed director Jaci Judelson for U.S. commercial and worldwide representation.  Judelson's Gatorade “Sisters in Sweat” spot starring Serena Williams won a Cannes Lion, two Clios and a One Show award in 2018. She has also directed spots and branded films for the likes of... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-16 14:14:29 UTC ]
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Column: Julie Andrews relives her glorious, complicated, very real Hollywood life in her new memoir

From behind-the-scenes stories of "Mary Poppins" and "The Sound of Music" to the pressures of balancing career and family, Julie Andrews talks candidly about the work involved in her amazing life and career. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2019-10-15 13:00:07 UTC ]
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Buonaguidi, Cartwright and Angel join FutureBook Live line-up

The next two panels announced at FutureBook Live 2019 will include speakers ranging from PFD boss Caroline Michel, to advertising guru Dave Buonaguidi, and from author Rose Cartwright to rapper Shauna O’Briain, a.k.a. MC Angel.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-14 07:48:09 UTC ]
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Julie Andrews shares a behind-the-scenes look at the opening sequence of ‘The Sound of Music’

In this excerpt from her memoir “Home Work,” Andrews looks back at one of her most iconic scenes. Continue reading at The Washington Post

[ The Washington Post | 2019-10-12 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Libraries Connected launches programme for BBC Novels That Shaped Our World festival

Libraries Connected has launched a programme of activities and partnerships as part of the BBC’s The Novels That Shaped Our World festival. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-10 15:45:24 UTC ]
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Wallace to head up international offices at Andrew Nurnberg

Andrew Nurnberg Associates has promoted Doug Wallace to head up the agency’s international offices, including Eastern Europe and Asia. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-09 23:11:31 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph sends Jojo Moyes book to every library

Michael Joseph is supplying a free copy of Jojo Moyes’ new novel to every library that wants one to mark the start of Libraries Week. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-08 08:37:15 UTC ]
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