As scores of politicians line up to release books, the first Theresa May biography is set to reveal far less racy details than David Cameron’s...Brexit means Brexit, and party conference season means the release of a slew of political biographies and memoirs. Not as punchy a slogan as Theresa May’s, but at least we know there is a 100% chance of politicians and their biographers fighting over the prime slot in the conference hall bookshop. We have already had a glimpse of Strictly Come Dancing star Ed Balls telling Westminster to foxtrot oscar with his no-holds-barred memoir Speaking Out. The publication of Nick Clegg’s Politics: Between the Extremes – a typically peevish-sounding title from a man who always seemed annoyed to be deputy prime minister – has been timed to coincide with the start of the Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton. There are new books from the serial diarists Alastair Campbell, Alan Johnson and Chris Mullin. But the one which should be most eagerly awaited is the first biography of our new prime minister. Related: Why big publishers are ‘shying away’ from Theresa May Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2016-09-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael O'Mara has signed a biography of Manchester United manager José Mourinho to publish in September. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Essential Politics: Oil lobbyist ghost writes letter for lawmakers, Michael Bloomberg hosts Kamala Harris Senate fundraiser Aug. 17, 2016, 12:03 p.m. Welcome to Essential Politics, our daily feed on California government and politics news. Here's what we're watching: Michael Bloomberg, the former... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-08-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bath Festivals has appointed Alex Clark as artistic director of words and literature. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Although it lasted two seasons, Sony's original superhero crime drama Powers unfortunately won't be returning for a third. According to series creator and comic book author Brian Michael Bendis on Twitter, "season 2 was the last. at least for now." Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2016-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury is to publish novella The Pale Dreamer, the "exhilarating" prequel to the Bone Season series by Samantha Shannon, as a December ebook (112 pages, £1.99). Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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ABC News, CNN and The Huffington Post are among the publishers producing VR content at the presidential conventions. HuffPo has six staffers while CNN has two dedicated staffers on-site producing VR content on the go. CNN’s branded content unit Courageous has also produced three VR films for... Continue reading at Digiday
[ Digiday | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nick Clegg’s memoir with The Bodley Head has been pushed back to include a "full Brexit analysis". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Here's a sampling of new and forthcoming titles, all reviewed by PW, that take an in-depth look at U.S. politics. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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From Atlantic Media to Politico, D.C. bureaus are swiftly loading up on reporters, and openings proliferate. The post Publishers Beef Up on Political Talent as Election Looms appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ken Clarke has revealed the cover of his autobiography, Kind of Blue, in a promotional YouTube video, during which he said he "always rather enjoyed the controversy". Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Biteback is to publish a biography of Theresa May, Britain's next Prime Minister, by journalist and Jeremy Corbyn biographer Rosa Prince. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Macmillan author Lucinda Riley’s The Seven Sisters series has been optioned for a multi-season TV series with LA production company Raffaella Productions. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Biteback Publishing has confirmed an upcoming biography of Michael Gove has been cancelled. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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International publishing this season is downwind of hot blasts of political potentials that many feel could be damaging to our books industries and their readerships. Welcome to a summer of insecurity. The post Publishing and Politics: ‘Toxic Negotiations,’ ‘Trumpian Dystopia’ appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-06-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Historical biographer Ron Chernow is to join the Head of Zeus list with his biography of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marion Duvert, previously senior editor at Editions du Seuil in Paris, is set to become foreign rights director at The Clegg Agency. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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As Facebook has taken on the mantle of content distributor, news publisher and story curator, the world's biggest social media company has ventured into the territory of traditional media companies. Such moves have helped Facebook attract users and advertising dollars -- but they have also... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We're two-thirds of the way through N.K. Jemisin's potent fantasy book, and we can't shut up about it. The post WIRED Book Club: We Can't Stop Talking About The Fifth Season appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mitchell Beazley, part of the Octopus Publishing Group, has acquired the latest cookbook from award-winning food writer, Gizzi Erskine. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marcia Clark wanted to write crime fiction since childhood, but lacked the confidence to go for a career as a writer. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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