Licensed to thrill: Kim Sherwood set to ‘expand the James Bond universe’

Known for her debut novel Testament, the Ian Fleming fanatic has been approved to write new novels set in 007’s world but without the agent himselfA new generation of Double O agents has been authorised by the estate of Ian Fleming, with Bond aficionado and novelist Kim Sherwood set to pen a new series of “audacious, pacey, sexy” spy stories.Sherwood, who says that James Bond has been “one of the enduring loves of my life since I first watched Pierce Brosnan dive from the dam in GoldenEye”, has struck a deal with HarperCollins to write three contemporary thrillers set in the world of James Bond but where the original 007 is missing, presumed captured or even killed. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2021-11-04 09:49:02 UTC ]
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BEA Sets 2015 Buzz Panels

There will be three three separate buzz panels for adult, young adult, and middle grade titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pedigree expands education range

Exeter-based independent children's publisher Pedigree is expanding its education range based on licensed characters, with titles featuring Postman Pat, Barbie and Angry Birds due this year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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First-Ever Canadian Authors for Indies Day Set for May

After hearing about the Indies First campaign in the U.S., Canadian author Janie Chang decided a similar initiative should be brought to Canada. The result is Canadian Authors for Indies Day, which will take place May 2, 2015. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones Piccadilly expands children’s section

Waterstones’ flagship Piccadilly store is expanding its children’s section after a sales increase of 20%. London regional manager Luke Taylor said the company decided to re-think the space after “the recent explosion in children's sales”, driven by reference, games and educational related... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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University of Wisconsin Press Names New Director

The University of Wisconsin Press has named Dennis Lloyd its new director. He will assume his new position in May Lloyd currently is deputy director for sales, marketing, and acquisitions at the University of Florida Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Academic Book Week set for 2015

A week-long showcase of academic book excellence, Academic Book Week, is to run in the UK in November.  The event, scheduled for 9th-16th November, is being co-ordinated as part of the Academic Book of the Future Project and has the backing of the Booksellers Association and the Publishers... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookshops begin Go Set A Watchman deals

Blackwell’s and Foyles are both offering discounts to people who pre-order Harper Lee’s forthcoming novel Go Set a Watchman (William Heinemann). Go Set a Watchman, written by Lee before her bestselling novel To Kill a Mockingbird but featuring some of the same characters, will be released on... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann to 'massively expand in Brazil, China and India

Bertelsmann is to “step up” its investments in the education and digital media sectors in Brazil, China and India. The company will also look to expand its existing activities in the areas of TV production, books, magazines and services in the three countries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morgan James Publishing Teams with Aerbook

Morgan James Publishing, which dubs itself a house that functions on the "entrepreneurial" model, is partnering with Aerbook and the Aer.io Retail Network to offer excerpts and sales of its titles via social media. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AP Expands Live Video Offering as 'Slow Television' Grows Online

The Associated Press (AP) is expanding its live video offering as digital publishers from across the media spectrum look to show more live video online.   Multiple live streams will now be available on AP's digital Video Hub platform, which ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel pulls Sony and 'Spider-Man' into its Cinematic Universe

You can add a few more entries to the long list of comic book movies due in the next few years, as Sony Pictures has revealed its plans for the Spider-Man franchise. As suggested in emails leaked during the recent hacking scandal, the studio has work... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harper Lee releases new statement following 'Go Set a Watchman' announcement

'I’m alive and kicking and happy as hell with the reactions to "[Go Set a] Watchman,"' the author said in a statement. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Go Set a Watchman': more discussion, questions about 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author Harper Lee's new book

It was recently announced that 'To Kill a Mockingbird' writer Harper Lee, who famously only released her classic novel, will publish a second book this summer. 'If you read the book ... only Harper Lee could have written this novel,' said Jonathan Burnham, senior vice president and publisher of... Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Food blogger Woodward sets number one record

Healthy eating advocate and blogger Ella Woodward has claimed the number one spot on the Official UK Top 50 this week. Deliciously Ella (Yellow Kite) sold 32,144 copies in the week ending the 31st January and is the highest first week sales figure for a debut food and drink writer since Nielsen... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How European publishers set their tech priorities for the year

European executives from Mashable, Quartz, Dennis, RTE and Sanoma share their tech priorities for the coming year. The post How European publishers set their tech priorities for the year appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Milan Kundera novel set for June

Milan Kundera's first novel in 12 years will be published in English this June. Faber will release The Festival of Insignificance, translated from the French by Linda Asher, on 18th June. C.e.o. and publisher Stephen Page acquired UK and Commonwealth rights in the novel in a deal with Sarah... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Krakauer Book set for 500K First Printing

Jon Karakauer's next book, 'Missoula: Rape and the Justice System In a College Town,' will be released on April 21. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2015 Mega-Conference Set for Atlanta Feb. 23-25

Now in its sixth year, the Key Executives Mega-Conference will take place in Atlanta Feb. 23-25. Sponsored by the Inland Press Association, Local Media Association, and Southern Newspapers Publishers Association, this year’s program centers ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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James Patterson Launches Self-Destructing Book With Help of Mother N.Y.

To promote his new book "Private Vegas," author James Patterson has teamed up with Mother New York to help the novel blow up -- literally.Launching today, for the low price of $294,038, the campaign gives one avid fan the chance to read a hard copy of the book in a mere 24 hours before it... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel Merges Its Universes With 'Secret Wars'

In a huge shakeup for their publishing program, Marvel is combining its fictional universes and rebooting most of its titles starting with the May event 'Secret Wars.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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