London Book Fair 2018: 30 Years After 'The Alchemist' Paulo Coelho is Still Making Magic

As his bestselling work turns 30, the internationally revered author is set to publish his new book, 'Hippie.' Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Game of Thrones : 'Zombie' George R.R. Martin signs book from beyond the grave

Game of Thrones fans can rest assured that even the impending zombie apocalypse won't stop George R.R. Martin from delivering eagerly awaited future instalments of the book series. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPA condemns New Zealand YA book ban

The International Publishers Association (IPA) has condemned New Zealand’s temporary ban of Ted Dawe’s YA novel Into the River, saying freedom of expression is a “universal human right”. IPA president Richard Charkin said: “The IPA supports and applauds the book’s publisher Penguin Random House... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Rumored Amy Schumer Book Could Fetch High Seven Figures

According to insiders, David Kuhn at Kuhn Projects is shopping an essay collection by the comedian that some believe will draw a high seven figure advance. Kuhn did not respond to requests for comment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Freight Books buys Cargo Publishing

Scottish publisher Freight Books has acquired fellow Glasgow-based independent publisher Cargo Publishing. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, was completed last week, with authors informed this week. Gill Tasker and Helen Sedgwick, the directors of Cargo, will work for Frieght on a consultancy... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Louise Adler of Melbourne University Press to chair Book Council of Australia

Announcement follows heightened pressure on arts minister to reveal plans for new council, to which Tony Abbott promised $6m in December 2014Louise Adler, the prominent Australian publisher and chief executive of Melbourne University Press, has been appointed inaugural chair of the Book Council... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Book Day of 2015

On September 14, there are more great books hitting than on any other pub date this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harris: 'TV book shows could help BBC survive'

Novelist Robert Harris has said that developing dedicated TV books programming is one of the ways in which the BBC can fight back against funding cuts. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of September 14, 2015

Cory Doctorow sells his new novel, Sherrilyn Kenyon re-ups at St. Martin’s, HMH explores the life of Alma Mahler, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Johnston Press strikes three-year Sky deal for local TV ads

Regional newspaper publisher extends trial of AdSmart targeted television advertising serviceJohnston Press is seeking to bolster revenues striking a three-year regional advertising deal with Sky to sell targeted TV ad slots to clients.The regional newspaper publisher started a trial to use... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indonesia’s Top Literary Agent says “Think Books, Not Bali!”

Thomas Nung Atasana, Indonesia's leading literary agent, argues that the archipelago's authors and publishers deserve international attention. The post Indonesia’s Top Literary Agent says “Think Books, Not Bali!” appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Biteback signs 'warts and all' Berlusconi book

Biteback Publishing, has acquired  Berlusconi: the Epic Story of the Billionaire Who Took Over by Alan Friedman. M.d Iain Dale acquired UK rights from Caroline Michel at Peters, Fraser and Dunlop. Berlusconi tells the life story - “warts and all” - of the Italian media tycoon and billionaire... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Five years of FutureBook

The FutureBook Conference has become one of The Bookseller’s leading events. This year we celebrate its fifth birthday, and this has allowed us to both celebrate how it has become an integral part of the book business’ digital transformation and also look to its future. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International Hot Book Properties, Week of Monday, September 7

The new Canadian novel by the author of 'The Bear' sells in the States, a Finnish picture book makes its way to Germany, Swedish thriller 'The Evil Book' continues to sell, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Banned book Into the River 'is one of the best teen novels going'

OPINION: The interim ban of Ted Dawe's novel Into the River is, in my opinion, unwarranted, ridiculous and troubling for the future of simlar novels that discuss issues that are part of many teenage lives. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Quercus acquires The Soup Cleanse diet book

Quercus has acquired a “major” new diet book. Ione Walder bought UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, to The Soup Cleanse by Angela Blatteis and Vivienne Vella from Nicole Bond at Grand Central Publishing in the US. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Red-Hot Adult Coloring Book Trend Reaches Religion and Spirituality

Adult coloring books come with Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian themes from religion publishers this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Portobello Books acquires 'chilling' gothic story collection

Portobello Books has acquired The Things We Lost in the Fire - a “chilling, compulsive” collection of gothic short stories - at auction. UK and Commonwealth rights to the collection, by Argentine writer Mariana Enriquez, were acquired by editor Anne Meadows from Sandra Pareja at Casanovas &... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Granta acquires new Ben Marcus books

Granta Books has acquired two new books from Ben Marcus, author of The Flame Alphabet and Leaving the Sea. Senior editor of Granta Books, Max Porter, acquired UK & Commonwealth rights for a collection of stories and a novel, both as yet untitled, from Judith Murray at Greene and Heaton on... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Bedtime Stories for Awful Children,' a free ebook from 'Year Walk' devs

The dark, freezing woods of Sweden are the perfect breeding ground for terrifying tales of naughty children who get what they deserve. This week, Simogo -- the developer of beautifully macabre game Year Walk, and mysterious narrative experiences De... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2015-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Asks: You Read A Lot of Books This Summer, Including 'Watchman'

You all read a lot of books this summer? How do we know? Because we asked and you answered. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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