Octopus to publish Churchill: The Life

Octopus Publishing Group has signed world rights in Churchill: The Life - In His Own Words and Pictures. The illustrated history of the prime minister's life draws on unique archive resources, in association with Churchill Heritage Ltd, and written by historian Max Arthur. Editorial director Trevor Davies signed rights in a deal with Gordon Wise at Curtis Brown. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Marian Keyes to fund Curtis Brown scholarship for budding author

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Independent I B Tauris has signed novelist Celia Brayfield’s new book Rebel Writers in a deal made with Curtis Brown. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Curtis Brown's Purdy sets up own company

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Kremer succeeds Wise as AAA president

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'Explosive' exposé about Prince Charles coming in March

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Crisis in literary fiction a 'wake-up call'

Arts Council England’s report into the crisis in literary fiction should serve as a "wake up call" to the industry which needs to "radically rethink" how it presents the genre, the chief executive of Curtis Brown has warned. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Frankfurt frenzy led by PFD and RCW

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Publishing Morgan Tsvangirai - next PM of Zimbabwe?

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Obituary: Brian Aldiss

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Blair reveals he 'toyed with Marxism' after reading book on Trotsky

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Curtis Brown leads the way in dealmaking as new lists thrive

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Facebook blocks Pulitzer-winning reporter over Malta government exposé

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