On Rights and Book-Scouting

Translations account for about 12% of all titles published in Russia in 2010. Here, as in other corners of the world, American and British blockbusters are translated and almost guaranteed top slots on the bestseller list. Names like J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Agatha Christie, Nora Roberts, Stephenie Meyer, and John Grisham are no strangers in Russia. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2011-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]

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HarperCollins signs Agatha Christie global deal until 2030

HarperCollins Publishers has signed a new global deal with Agatha Christie Ltd to continue its exclusive English language publishing relationship until 2030.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: November 5, 2018

John Grisham has the #1 book in the country with ‘The Reckoning.’ Plus Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series has a fiery finish, and ‘The Girl in the Spider’s Web’ spins to the big screen. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple Books Bestsellers: ‘The Reckoning’ Takes Over

John Grisham’s latest legal suspense novel debuted at #1 on the Apple Books store, knocking ‘Every Breath’ by Nicholas Sparks to #2 from last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Folio Literary Management Acquires Harold Ober Associates

Folio Literary Management, LLC, has acquired Harold Ober Associates, a full-service literary agency founded in 1929 that has represented some of the literary titans of the 20th century, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, William Faulkner, Agatha Christie and J.D. Salinger. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookbug Prize 2018 shortlist revealed

Titles published by Bloomsbury, Two Hoots Books and Little Door Books are on the shortlist for the 2019 Bookbug Picture Book Prize, organised by Scottish Book Trust. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Camilleri Returns in Italy, Slaughter Goes Dutch

'The Catalanotti Method' is the 26th installment of Andrea Camilleri’s Commissioner Montalbano series and was on top of Italy’s bestseller list in June. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Grisham's Rooster flies into the chart top spot

John Grisham’s The Rooster Bar (Hodder) has leapfrogged David Walliams and Tony Ross’ The World’s Worst Children 3 (HarperCollins) to claim his second week at the UK Official Top 50 number one spot within a year. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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China Bestsellers May 2018: Popular Philosophy and Faith in Love

Lessons in what one observer calls 'the ability to get along with one's own emotions' lead the way in our May bestseller list from China. The post China Bestsellers May 2018: Popular Philosophy and Faith in Love appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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This Week's Bestsellers: June 8, 2018

A new Dungeones & Dragons reference guide, 'Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes,’ is the #3 book in the country. Plus novels by Nora Roberts and Karen Kingsbury offer different takes on the aftermath of violence, and YA author Stephanie Garber releases ‘Legendary,’ her sequel to ‘Caraval.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Outsider' Stays #1

Stephen King's 'The Outsider' stayed #1 in Apple's iBooks store last week, followed by Nora Roberts's 'Shelter in Place.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Stephen King's 'Outsider' Crowns the List

Stephen King, a man who is no stranger to the top of any bestseller list, saw 'The Outsider,' his latest, take the #1 spot in Apple's iBooks store last week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: Readers Stay Loyal to Comey

Former FBI director James Comey's Washington, D.C., tell-all, 'A Higher Loyalty,' stayed on top of the iBooks Store's bestseller list in its first week on sale. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Disappeared' Appears at #1

C.J. Box's 'The Disappeared' was the #1 bestseller in Apple's iBooks store last week, followed by Nora Roberts's 'River's End.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Russian Roulette' Is #1

David Corn and Michael Isikoff's book on the Russian impact on the 2016 election, 'Russian Roulette,' beat Kristin Hannah's 'The Great Alone' to the #1 slot on the Apple iBooks store's bestseller list this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: 'Red Sparrow' Flies to #1

Jason Matthews's 'Red Sparrow' flew to the top of the bestseller list in Apple's iBooks store last week, followed by Kendall Ryan's latest self-published erotica, 'Baby Daddy.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ferrante Scores in Germany, France

Elena Ferrante’s "The Story of the Lost Child" landed in the top spot in France at the end of January and was in second place on Germany’s bestseller list last month. The novel was published in the U.S. in fall 2015 by Europa Editions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-02-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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iBooks Bestsellers: A.J. Finn Stays #1

'The Woman in the Window' by A.J. Finn remains on top of the bestseller list in Apple's iBooks store this week. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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John Grisham's 'Camino Island' topped the iBook's bestsellers fiction list in 2017, J.D. Vance took the top honor in nonfiction for 'Hillbilly Elegy', and Mark Manson had the top-selling audiobook, 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 'New York Times' eliminating its Graphic Novel Bestseller List and the continued growth of manga sales in North America were among PW’s most popular articles about graphic novel publishing in 2017. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-12-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Rise of Surender Mohan Pathak: HarperCollins India Wins Big With Hindi Pulp Fiction

Hindi pulp fiction writer Surender Mohan Pathak has been made 'the Agatha Christie of India' by HarperCollins India's Minakshi Thakur, now at Westland. The post The Rise of Surender Mohan Pathak: HarperCollins India Wins Big With Hindi Pulp Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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