Millions for Williams as Blink inks biography deal

Bonnier Publishing imprint Blink has splashed a seven-figure sum acquiring the rights to a second authorised biography of pop star Robbie Williams. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 12, 2023

Park Row bets on a debut historical novel, musician Orenda Fink sells a book to Gallery, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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ALA 2023: Program Picks for Dealing with Book Bans

This year’s conference features an especially strong lineup of programs responding to the ongoing nationwide surge in book bans and legislative challenges to the freedom to read. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-09 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for June 5, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-06-05 13:33:24 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of June 5, 2023

Little, Brown takes on a centuries-spanning Black family saga by a recent MFA grad, Lisa Gardner sells three to Grand Central, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-06-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Role for Jellyfish Founder Rob Pierre as The BrandTech Group M&A Deal Finalized

Digital media and marketing group Jellyfish has been wholly acquired by The Brandtech Group, driving their combined revenue to more than $1 billion. Jellyfish, which was co-founded in 2005 by chief executive Rob Pierre, currently operates across 38 offices and employs more than 2,000 people. It... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2023-06-01 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 29, 2023

Knopf buys a posthumous novel by Gabriel García Márquez, Louise Penny re-ups with St. Martin’s, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Horizon reaches currency deal with Nielsen rival VideoAmp

Agency expects more trading on new currencies this year after disappointment in last year's upfront. Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2023-05-24 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: May 24, 2023

IVP's acquisition of two Spanish-language Bible studies and Jewish-themed board books acquired by Penguin are among recent deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for May 22, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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William Boyd on his friend Martin Amis: ‘He was ferociously intelligent – and very funny’

He saw the world’s cruel absurdities through a comic lens, writes Boyd, who recalls his very first meeting with Amis – and explains why his unmistakable voice will never be forgotten• John Self on Amis: ‘He stamped his style over a generation’• Geoff Dyer on Amis: ‘Mick Jagger in literary... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-22 07:00:49 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 22, 2023

Park Row bets on a debut novel about love and death, actor Ione Skye sells a memoir to Gallery, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for May 15, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2023-05-15 14:15:32 UTC ]
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Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max drops to $35, plus the rest of this week's best tech deals

The biggest news in tech this week came from Google's annual developer conference on Wednesday. They announced three new devices: The Pixel 7a smartphone, the Pixel Tablet and the Pixel Fold. Discounts on brand new products don't happen often, but both Amazon and Google were quick to bundle... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-05-12 15:15:04 UTC ]
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Book Deals: Week of May 15, 2023

Callaway buys a book collecting photos from the Bob Dylan Archive, David Wroblewski sells Blackstone a follow-up to The Story of Edgar Sawtelle, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Why are biographies so popular? Because humans are enthralled by the lives of others | Caroline Knox

We seek inspiration, consolation – and the unvarnished truth. And we know that all the best stories are trueCaroline Knox is director of the Boswell book festivalMy love affair with biography began aged nine, when my subscription book club sent me a compendium of “true life” adventure stories.... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-09 08:00:15 UTC ]
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Book Riot’s SFF Deals for May 8, 2023

The best science fiction and fantasy book deals of the day, curated by Book Riot. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The second-gen Apple Pencil drops to $89, plus the rest of the week's best tech deals

It's Friday, which means it's time for another roundup of good deals on recommended tech. Among this week's highlights, the second-gen Apple Pencil is back down to an all-time low of $89, while the latest Echo Dot is within $5 of the best price we've tracked at $30. If you need to upgrade the... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2023-05-05 16:30:08 UTC ]
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Vice Media close to deal for sale out of bankruptcy

Rescue deal for publisher would wipe out existing shareholders, including James MurdochHow Vice and BuzzFeed fell to earthVice Media is nearing a deal to be bought out of bankruptcy by senior lenders in a process that will wipe out existing shareholders including James Murdoch.The Wall Street... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-05 16:21:38 UTC ]
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Illustrated children’s biography of King Charles hits No 1 on UK book chart

Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s book, illustrated by Matt Hunt, is the first of the Little People, Big Dreams series to top the standingsA children’s biography of King Charles III has topped the UK book chart before the coronation on 6 May.Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara’s King Charles is part of the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2023-05-05 09:57:25 UTC ]
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Religion Book Deals: May 10, 2023

A Grammy-winning Gospel singer shares her hard-won wisdom and faith for WaterBrook, Paraclete takes devotionals, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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