Let’s not assume Harper Lee is being exploited. Atticus Finch wouldn’t | Hadley Freeman

We should resist the easy cynicism that has greeted the sudden emergence of Go Set a WatchmanFew 88-year-old one-hit wonders could expect more than a shrug if they announced they were producing their second piece of work in 55 years. But news that Harper Lee is publishing what is essentially a sequel to her great novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, was greeted as if it were the second coming.It was swiftly followed by some significant concern for the author herself – though, it hardly needs saying, the welfare of writers is not usually at the forefront of the public’s mind. Try to imagine such concern for, say, Ernest Hemingway to see what a unique place in the public heart Lee occupies. But the unusual reaction to the publication of Go Set a Watchman is of a piece with the anomaly that is To Kill a Mockingbird and, most of all, Lee herself. Related: Harper Lee to publish new novel, 55 years after To Kill a Mockingbird Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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V Magazine Grabs Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle Alumni | People on the Move – 9.14.16

Battista named CEO at Time Inc., Hearst loses a president to virtual reality, and more... The post V Magazine Grabs Harper’s Bazaar, InStyle Alumni | People on the Move – 9.14.16 appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2016-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Freeman's Fifty Paths to Creative Photography to Ilex

Ilex Press, part of the Octopus Publishing Group, is publishing the latest book from professional photographer and bestselling author, Michael Freeman, Fifty Paths to Creative Photography, on 6th October. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The land of the Freeman

Want to start a literary journal? Tread carefully, warns John Freeman: “The truth is, no journal is sustainable as a business. They are either dependent on a wealthy benefactor and donations, or are non-profits or funded by universities. Longevity [of a journal] is pretty tricky.” Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Eating disorder recovery guide from Instagram star Amalie Lee

Orion Spring has acquired a "powerful" guide on recovering from an eating disorder and "reaching body positivity", by Instagram star Amalie Lee. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Good News for Dark Times: Lisa Sharon Harper’s ‘Very Good’ Gospel

In her new book ‘The Very Good Gospel,’ Harper examines the first three chapters of Genesis to reveal readings from the gospel that speak to today’s anxious minds, racial divisions, and threats of violence. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Acquires Business Book from Microsoft CEO

Harper Business has acquired world English rights to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s first book, 'Hit Refresh,' which is slated to hit shelves in fall 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Child to write more Reacher novels

Transworld has signed a new contract with international bestselling writer Lee Child for three further thrillers plus a volume of short stories and a novella. New books in the deal will feature maverick ex-military policeman Jack Reacher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tim Berners-Lee on the Future of Book Publishing

How might Web technology change the publishing industry? Ask the inventor of the World Wide Web. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Two new Ella Harper novels to Canelo

Digital publisher Canelo has acquired two new novels by Ella Harper, who was previously published by HarperCollins. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Child makes it two weeks at number one

Lee Child’s Make Me (Bantam) has held the number one spot for a second consecutive week, selling 36,697 copies for £138,058, according to Nielsen BookScan’s Total Consumer Market. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Child elbows Joe Wicks off the top spot for 14th number one

Lee Child has claimed his 14th number one as Make Me (Bantam), the 20th Jack Reacher novel, swiped the top spot from Joe Wicks’ Lean in 15 (Bluebird). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Offering Schools Discounted 'Mockingbird'

With the mass market paperback edition of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' set to go out of print next month, HarperCollins is introducing a special price offer for schools for its trade paperback edition. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube star Caspar Lee writes memoir with mum

Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Random House, is publishing YouTube star Caspar Lee's memoir, authored in collaboration with the 21-year-old's mum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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British novelist Hadley wins $150,000 Windham-Campbell Prize

UK writer Tessa Hadley has won a Windham-Campbell Prize, worth $150,000 (£107,000).  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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S&S to publish Jaycee Lee Dugard book on freedom

Simon & Schuster is set to publish Freedom: My Book of Firsts, a memoir by Jaycee Lee Dugard, who was kidnapped in the US aged 11 and held prisoner for 18 years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Enterprises Elects New CEO, Executive Chairman

Newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises has elected Kevin Mowbray president and chief executive officer as part of a succession plan that moves former CEO Mary Junck to executive chairman of the board Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2016-02-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lee Child on Amazon’s real-life bookshops – and why we should be worried

The world’s biggest online retailer wants to invade the high street. What’s in it for them?In December, Amazon US released its 2015 in-house all-format all-category bestseller list, and then the newspaper USA Today came out with its own industry-wide all-sources version. What was the difference?... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Roles for Freeman, Carrera at Ingram

Thirty-three year Ingram veteran Kent Freeman has been named chief strategy officer and will be succeeded as chief operating officer at the company's VitalSource division by Pep Carrera. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Lee and Low Survey: Diversity Is Not Created Equal

The UK and US publishing workforce is dominated by Caucasians (79%) and women (78%), according to a diversity study from children's book publisher Lee and Low. The post The Lee and Low Survey: Diversity Is Not Created Equal appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Faber acquires next Stewart Lee book

Faber has signed Content Provider, a new book from award-winning comedian and writer Stewart Lee. Content Provider will feature a selection of Lee's columns and articles with annotations, foot-notes and some new material. It will published in August 2016. Publishing director, Hannah Griffiths,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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