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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Dermatologist inks two-book deal with Transworld

Transworld is to publish two books by leading dermatologist Monty Lyman on the subject of skin and the phenomenon of pain. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Colin Kaepernick rumored to land a million-dollar book deal

Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who inspired a nationwide protest movement against racism, has a million-dollar book deal from Random House imprint One World, according to the New York Post's Page Six. Random House did not immediately respond to a request for comment... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-10-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Designer of the Year winner Williams lands publishing deal

Jake Williams, winner of the Business Design Centre’s New Designer of the Year 2017, has signed a three book deal with Pavilion Children's Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion inks flurry of deals

Orion has acquired "a hilarious and heartwarming" début by Caroline Hulse at auction and a collection of short stories from Man Booker shortlistee Emily Fridlund. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair 2017: Artisan Inks Multi-Book Deal with Chef René Redzepi

In a deal rumored to be in the seven-figure range, Artisan has inked a world rights publishing partnership with chef René Redzepi for three new cookbooks and a new biannual series called Dispatches. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Library supply deals worth millions awarded

Accreditations for significant library supply contracts worth millions of pounds have been awarded, with Blackwell’s, Dawson and the JS Group among the winners. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ex-MI5 man Marcus inks cross-genre deal for trio

Pan Mac is to publish new non-fiction and two novels from former MI5 officer Tom Marcus, after acquiring world rights from Luigi Bonomi at LBA Books. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-03-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Obamas' Book Deals Spark $65 Million Mystery

If Penguin Random House really spent the rumored $65 million to acquire books by the former president and first lady, Barack and Michelle Obama, how could the publisher recoup its outlay? It might not be that hard. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AOL Inks Mobile Data Deal to Power More Location-Based Ads

As part of AOL's ongoing work to build a mobile advertising business that rivals Facebook and Google, the company is partnering with Berlin, Germany-based Adsquare on a new data effort. Adsquare's data will be built into AOL's programmatic platform One by AOL that helps publishers sell ads.... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2017-02-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barack Obama book deal for presidential memoirs expected to top $27 million

A book deal for the memoirs of former US president Barack Obama is expected to set a record, with a price tag as high as US$20 million (NZ$27.6 million). Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kortext inks deals with four more universities

Kortext is bolstering its sales force in response to "significant growth" after signing up four UK universities to its digital learning platform. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-12-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morgan inks three-book deal with HQ

HQ has signed a three-book deal with author Sarah Morgan to continue her From Manhattan with Love series. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N, Adaptive Studios Ink Exclusive Retail Deal

Under the agreement, the retailer will get a six-month period of exclusivity for all new Adaptive titles beginning this month with two teen novels. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YouTube's Dan the Diamond Minecart inks book deal

Trapeze is publishing a debut graphic novel by YouTuber Dan The Diamond Minecart. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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IPG Inks Deal to Import Cuban Books

In a deal tied directly to the U.S. Publishing Mission that visited the Havana Book Fair in February, IPG has signed a deal with a Peruvian book distributor to bring books by three Cuban publishers into the U.S. book market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sony is betting on love for the Beatles lasting in a new $750 million deal

For a 2012 episode of the popular TV show "Mad Men," Lionsgate paid an estimated $250,000 for the sound recording and publishing rights to use "Tomorrow Never Knows." Money may not buy love, but the steep price for a single Beatles song helps explain why Sony Corp. would be willing to make a... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2016-03-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Has Amy Schumer signed an $11 million book deal?

Comic darling. Tick. Feature film debut, Trainwreck. Tick. Emmy for cable channel sketch show. Tick. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philly Comics Shop Locust Moon Inks Museum Publishing Deal

Locust Moon Press teams with the Philadelphia Museum of Art to publish a comics anthology based on the museum’s upcoming exhibition. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBCUniversal Closing In On a $250 Million BuzzFeed Deal

The media behemoth is also in talks with Vox Media to bring its valuation to $850 million.NBCUniversal is nearing a deal to invest $250 million in BuzzFeed, according to Re/code. The media conglomerate is also deep in negotiations with Vox Media, an investment that would bring the online... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-07-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Madefire Inks E-Deals with IDW, Kodansha

While Comixology continues to dominate the digital comics marketplace, some publishers are adding their comics to the Madefire digital platform. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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