Penguin Classics again breaks with publishing routine for ex-Smith, releasing glossy version of No 1 bestselling memoirHaving already bowed to Morrissey's demand that his autobiography be on an imprint usually reserved for the likes of Homer, Virgil and Henry James, Penguin Classics is set to break precedent again by releasing of a hardback version of the Smiths singer's memoirs seven weeks after the paperback was published.Priced at £30 and out on 5 December, the book appears to be aimed at the Christmas market, or at least at Smiths fans not too miserable for festive season shopping.The hardback edition takes a different tack from the clothbound covers usually associated with Penguin Classics hardbacks, featuring a glossy dustjacket with a photograph of the singer bare-chested in a swimming pool, wearing a medallion.Emphasising its value to collectors, Penguin says the book will be printed in full colour with a number of new images chosen by Morrissey and include a complete discography of his work. The paperback version shot to No 1 in the UK bestseller charts in its first week on sale, becoming one of the fastest-selling memoirs ever.MorrisseyAutobiography and memoirBiographyPenguinPublishingThe SmithsHaroon Siddiquetheguardian.com © 2013 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
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A group of publishers are donating thousands of books to The Childhood Trust’s campaign, to ensure disadvantaged children in London receive a present this Christmas. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Booksellers are relying on support and innovation from publishers to help drive sales this year, as the industry's retailers urge the public to shop locally. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Waterstones m.d. James Daunt has reiterated his claims bookshops should be considered essential retailers and warned some indies will go out of business if they don't get vital Christmas trade. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Doubleday has acquired literary debut Yip by Paddy Crewe in a "significant" pre-empt. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2020-10-30 05:22:44 UTC ]
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A recent consumer survey conducted by the Booksellers Association has revealed strong public support for shopping locally in the run up to Christmas, in addition to an earlier start to festive buying. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Tayari Jones, Joanna Trollope and Kathy Reichs are among the authors selected for Richard & Judy's Christmas Book Club, which this year is dominated by thrillers. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Dapo Adeola is to judge a children's Christmas card design competition being launched for the first time this year by the National Literacy Trust. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Waterstones m.d. James Daunt has admitted local lockdowns have been “devastating” for sales but says he is confident stores can meet demand in the run-up to Christmas. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Wade through the vast library and a horrifying picture emerges: an ignorant, narcissistic, racist liar with a strange relationship with his daughter and senior adviserDonald Trump is not a reader but to the publishing industry he is the gift that keeps on giving. His time in the White House has... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Arsène Wenger has recorded the audio edition of his autobiography My Life in Red and White himself, ready for release on 13th October. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The Booksellers Association says it has received a record number of orders for this year's Christmas catalogue, featuring introductions by Hilary Mantel and Cressida Cowell, as the busy autumn period kicks off. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Laurence King Publishing is rushing Back on Your Bike by Alan Anderson into its autumn 2020 list in anticipation of a post-Covid cycling boom. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Cassell has acquired Basta by former Netherlands striker and World Footballer of the Year Marco van Basten. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Since bookshops began reopening in the UK on 15th June, hardback sales have soared against the same period in 2019. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Little, Brown imprint Constable has acquired musical artist Gary Numan’s "incisive and poignant" autobiography (R)evolution. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Tyson Fury's autobiography Behind the Mask (Century) has won Sports Book of the Year at this year's Telegraph Sports Book Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Avon Books has netted The Christmas Killer, the first title in a new series by Alex Pine. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Ulverscroft has acquired the large print, audio and download rights to Captain Tom Moore’s autobiography, Tomorrow Will Be a Good Day. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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England cricket hero Ben Stokes and boxer Tyson Fury are among the sports stars shortlisted for the Autobiography of the Year prize in the Telegraph Sports Book Awards 2020. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Daunt Books Publishing is rush-publishing How to Cook a Wolf, MFK Fisher’s classic book on shopping, cooking and eating with courage during a crisis. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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