Marathon title to Viking

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Thu, 17/11/2011 - 12:13 Viking has won a title by journalist Ed Caesar about marathon running and the race to beat the two-hour barrier, using research and interviews to be conducted around the world. Viking editorial director Joel Rickett bought UK and Commonwealth rights following a three-round and then best bids auction, with Simon & Schuster and Fourth Estate the underbidders, through Karolina Sutton at Curtis Brown. The publication date is to be confirmed. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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