MJ bags Nadiya Hussain cookbook in two-book deal

Michael Joseph has acquired a new cookbook from Nadiya Hussain to tie-in with her upcoming BBC series, in a two-book deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Agent Copeland signs six-figure debut deal with Puffin

Literary agent Sam Copeland has scooped a three-book deal for six figures with Puffin for his debut middle grade series Charlie Changes Into a Chicken. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Liz Pichon | 'A lot of the things I put in the books actually happened to me as a kid'

The bestselling creator of the Tom Gates series talks about the latest instalment of the doodle-loving schoolboy’s adventures. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sweden’s Göteborg Book Fair Faces Down Protests With Respect for Dissent

With a boycott anticipated, organizers of Göteborg Book Fair say they're confident that their decision to include hard-right exhibitor is correct. The post Sweden’s Göteborg Book Fair Faces Down Protests With Respect for Dissent appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Miranda Kaufmann | 'I hope my book isn't the last word on this'

New research into the black population of Tudor England reveals fascinating individual stories and challenges many assumptions about the period. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Greenhough steps down as Carlton Books m.d

Carlton’s m.d Jim Greenhough has stepped down after 20 months in the role, saying his decision was a “lifestyle choice”. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The “How Does a Batman Comic Book Penciler Work?” Transcript

This is a transcript of the Sept. 10 edition of Working. These transcripts are lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair, Highlights and Outlooks: ‘Optimism and Confidence’

The world's controversies and struggles, say Frankfurt Book Fair organizers, are opportunities for the books industry to show the world the value of literature. The post Frankfurt Book Fair, Highlights and Outlooks: ‘Optimism and Confidence’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brooklyn Book Festival 2017 In Photos

On a sweaty but sunny Sunday afternoon in downtown Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Book Festival held its largest event yet, pictured here in a photo-essay. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins Readies Its 200th Anniversary Programming for Frankfurt Book Fair

Leveraging the deep resources of the world's second-largest consumer book publisher, 'HarperCollins 200' will be featured at Frankfurt Book Fair. The post HarperCollins Readies Its 200th Anniversary Programming for Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How Does a Batman Comic Book Inker Work?

This season on Working, we’re talking to the people who make Batman comics, leading you through the artistic production process. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ian McEwan’s ‘lost’ book is a more beguiling form of fake news | Hephzibah Anderson

The writer discovered that his ‘perfect novella’ was all in his mind. It’s a story that is somehow fitting for the times in which we liveIt’s been a busy few days in the literary world, what with the release of this year’s Man Booker shortlist following the recent longlist announcement for its... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free Food for Millionaires author Min Jin Lee releases second book in 22 years

"It's funny, as people ask me that all the time, and I just wish I was more interesting." Min Jin Lee is talking about the similarities between herself and the main character in her 2007 debut novel, Free Food for Millionaires. Published again this month after the success earlier this year of... Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Van Metre hired by Walker Books US

Susan Van Metre has been named executive editorial director of the new Walker Books US imprint.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A new 'Rocko's Modern Life' comic book series is on the way

Exclusive: Ryan Ferrier and Ian McGinty announce their upcoming "Rocko's Modern Life" comic book series. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Do celebrity book blurbs 'blackmail' readers?

Man Booker prize judge Colin Thubron has complained this week that star endorsements bully readers into admiring books, but it’s long been standard practiceSetting cats among pigeons has long been an unofficial part of the contract for judges of the Booker prize. Remember Chris Mullin’s... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The “How Does a Batman Comic Book Writer Work?” Transcript

This is a transcript of the Sept. 3 edition of Working. These transcripts are lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moving Beyond E-books... and Into the Virtual

Can augmented reality provide the enhancements that ebooks have failed to deliver? Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2017 National Book Award Longlists

The National Book Foundation has announced its longlists for the 2017 National Book Awards. The five finalists in each category will be named on October 4, and the winner will be announced at a ceremony in New York City on November 15. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Frankfurt Book Fair to Hold 5K Run for Literacy Education

The book fair, which begins on October 11 this year, is holding a "Buchmesse Kickoff Run" to raise money for literacy. The 5K is scheduled for October 8. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Game-changing' book on sexual assault to Myriad

Myriad has bought world rights to What We Talk About When We Talk About Rape, a "game-changing" book that looks at sexual assault and the global discourse on rape from the viewpoint of a survivor, writer, counsellor and activist. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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