Obituary: James Brannigan, 54

James Brannigan, a well-known executive in the audiobook industry and former president of the Audio Publishers Association, passed away on June 29 after a brief illness. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]

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James Rhodes moves to Quercus for two-book deal

Internationally renowned pianist James Rhodes has struck a two-book deal with Quercus, starting with a book that will show how "anyone with two hands", and willing to practice 45 minutes a day, can learn to play Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major in six weeks. He has previously been published by... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: HCCP's Scott Harvey, 52

Joseph "Scott" Harvey, a veteran publishing executive who most recently served as v-p of custom product development at HarperCollins Christian Publishing, died on Friday. He was 52. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Ann LaFarge, Editor and Novelist

Ann B. LaFarge, a former editor for Dutton, Ballantine, Zebra, and Kensington, died at home on May 27. She was 83. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-06-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Tony Read

Tony Read leaves a legacy of improving educational facilities in a number of developing countries, writes Amanda Buchan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Peter Owen obituary

Publisher whose list of writers included 10 Nobel prizewinnersPeter Owen’s survival as a publisher across 60 years was against all commercial odds. In 1993 he described himself as “one of the few remaining independent publishers specialising in translation”, and at his death aged 89 his mission... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-06-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Bookseller and Activist Rhett Jackson

The former ABA president and founder of the Happy Bookseller in Columbia, S.C., died on May 26. He was 91. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Former Macmillan Sales Rep, David Bertin

Bertin, an Air Force veteran and longtime Macmillan sales representative covering the Mid-Atlantic region, died on May 6. He was 79. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Final 62 James Patterson grant recipients revealed

Independent bookshops from St Ives to Ireland are among the 62 to receive the final round of grants from author James Patterson. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Peter Janson-Smith

Writer Jeremy Lewis on the life of Peter Janson-Smith, a notable literary agent "of the old school". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Sally Brampton obituary

Women’s magazine editor and author whose memoir Shoot the Damn Dog recounted her experience of depressionThe journalist and author Sally Brampton, who has died aged 60, created the template for the modern women’s magazine. She was hired as editor when the French magazine Elle launched a British... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-05-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Reviews of 2016's James Beard Award-Winning Books

Fourteen book awards were handed out at the 2016 James Beard Awards. We list the winners and round up PW's earlier coverage: reviews, interviews, podcasts, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: ‘During’ by James Richardson

Director of digital operations Craig Teicher recommends 'During' by James Richardson, a collection of poems and aphorisms that remembers and reflects on everyday life with astonishing wit and wisdom. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Glenn Ellis, 70

The former v-p and director of adult field sales at Random House died in hospice care on April 11. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pan Mac brings Peter James audio in-house

Pan Macmillan has bought audio rights to 11 books from bestselling author Peter James, in a move to consolidate his audio publishing within the publisher. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-04-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gary Pulsifer obituary

Founder of Arcadia Books, an adventurous publisher of literary fictionGary Pulsifer, who has died of cancer aged 59, was a pioneering publisher of literary fiction, much of it in translation, and the great majority of it through Arcadia Books, the publishing house he founded in 1996. He... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2016-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Psychology Behind Buddha’s Teachings: PW Talks to James Kingsland

The former ‘Guardian’ science editor uses science to make a case for a connection between psychological well-being and Buddhist spirituality in ‘Siddhartha’s Brain.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Beloved North Carolina Bookseller Nancy Olson

The founder of Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh, N.C., who helped launch North Carolina's literary revival, died yesterday. She was 75 years old. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staff Pick: 'Latest Readings' by Clive James

Senior reviews editor Peter Cannon recommends 'Latest Readings' by Clive James, a collection of short literary essays written after James was diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Waterstones’ James Daunt: ‘Student of Bookshops’

From Brexit (no) to bookstore social space (yes) Waterstones' managing director James Daunt is certain about one thing: He wants 'to sell more books.' The post Waterstones’ James Daunt: ‘Student of Bookshops’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2016-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Obituary: Louise Rennison

British author and comedian Louise Rennison, whose books about teenager Georgia Nicolson were bestsellers on both sides of the Atlantic, has died. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-02-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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