Orenda signs psychological thriller from Paul Burston in Frankfurt deal

Orenda Books has signed Paul Burston’s "disturbingly relevant" thriller The Closer I Get in a Frankfurt pre-empt, two-book deal. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Schumer confirms book deal with a tweet

After speculation on Wednesday that Amy Schumer was planning to write an autobiography for a mega buck sum, the 34-year old comic has confirmed the deal with a simple tweet.  Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amy Schumer lands book deal for a rumoured $8m-$10m advance

The comedy star’s essay collection is expected to explore her childhood, career, family and feminism, according to industry sourcesComedian Amy Schumer has reportedly been paid an advance of $8m-$10m (£5m-£7m) for a book of essays.According to Entertainment Weekly, an auction for the Trainwreck... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-09-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Behind the Swedish Thriller, 'Lycke'

In Sweden, a thriller finds an audience with women readers "probably a bit tired of reading about middle-aged policemen." Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Romanian novel sparks pre-Frankfurt auctions

Literary agency PFD will this week hold auctions in Germany and the UK for Romanian novel The Book of Mirrors by EO Chirovichi. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump Signs for New Book with S&S

Simon & Schuster's Threshold Editions will publish a new, untitled book by Donald Trump October 27. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #untitled book #simon schuster #threshold editions


Book Deals: Week of September 21, 2015

A book on the Amazon rainforest goes to Picador, Other Press’s Judith Gurewich buys Mincemeat, FSG acquires a debut picture book by novelist Mitali Perkins, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New six-figure deal for James Oswald

Crime writer James Oswald has signed a “significant six-figure” deal for two new books in his Inspector McLean series with Michael Joseph. Publishing director Alex Clarke bought UK and Commonwealth rights, excluding Canada, to the books from Juliet Mushens of UTA. Oswald’s first Inspector... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #six-figure deal #james oswald #michael joseph #juliet mushens


Michael Joseph signs heat's Isabelle Broom

Michael Joseph has acquired two novels by heat magazine’s book reviews editor Isabelle Broom. Editor Kimberley Atkins bought UK and Commonwealth rights, including audio, from Hannah Ferguson at Hardman & Swainson. The first novel, My Map of You, will be published in 2016. The book is set... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #isabelle broom #michael joseph #heat magazine #including audio #hannah ferguson #hardman swainson


Canelo signs 'wicked' novel by Eric Idle

Digital publisher Canelo is to release Monty Python co-creator and comedian Eric Idle’s new novel in October. The Writer’s Cut is described as “a wicked, enthralling comedy” set during the glorious days of the Bush Empire. The novel follows Stanley Hay, a joke writer with a career going... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nation Books signs Bracken Bower winner Zahidi

The first book from the winner of the Bracken Bower Prize, Saadia Zahidi, has been acquired by Nation Books. The book’s North American rights were sold to Katy O’Donnell, editor at Nation Books, by literary agent Eric Lupfer at William Morris Endeavor. Zahidi’s outline for the book was the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont signs YouTube star Stampy Cat

Egmont has signed a book deal with Joseph Garrett, the YouTube star who posts videos about the game Minecraft as the character Stampy Cat. Garrett has signed a two-book deal and the first title, Stampy’s Lovely Book (h/b, £7.99), features comics, jokes and activities based on Stampy and his... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #egmont publishing #book deal #lovely book #youtube star #activities based #22nd october


Amazon's Thomas & Mercer signs three from Edwards

Amazon publishing imprint Thomas & Mercer has acquired three more novels by Mark Edwards. Emilie Marneur, editorial director of Amazon, signed world rights to the three books with agent Sam Copeland of Rogers, Coleridge and White. The first book, The Devil’s Work, is a psychological... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #mark edwards #emilie marneur #psychological thriller


9 Tips for a Memorable 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair

PP Editor-in-Chief Edward Nawotka's idiosyncratic list of 9 tips to help you make your time at the 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair even more memorable. The post 9 Tips for a Memorable 2015 Frankfurt Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Game of Thrones : 'Zombie' George R.R. Martin signs book from beyond the grave

Game of Thrones fans can rest assured that even the impending zombie apocalypse won't stop George R.R. Martin from delivering eagerly awaited future instalments of the book series. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2015-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Start Publishing Strikes Deal for 16 Titles

Start Publishing has acquired North American ebook and, where available, audio rights to 16 titles published by the U.K’s. Accent Press. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ahnhem strikes six-figure deal with HoZ

Head of Zeus has struck a six-figure deal for a thriller series by Stefan Ahnhem. Laura Palmer, publishing director at Head of Zeus, bought UK and Commonwealth rights excluding Canada to the first three books of the Fabian Risk Series from Jolise Beaton and Gillian Fizet at House of Anansi... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #thriller series #six-figure deal #laura palmer #bought uk #anansi press


Book Deals: Week of September 14, 2015

Cory Doctorow sells his new novel, Sherrilyn Kenyon re-ups at St. Martin’s, HMH explores the life of Alma Mahler, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Taste of Frankfurt in Brazil at Rio’s Bienal do Livro

The Bienal do Livro in Rio featured an Agents and Business Center, a CEO panel, and a rising star award, inspired by the Frankfurt Book Fair and PublishNews The post A Taste of Frankfurt in Brazil at Rio’s Bienal do Livro appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Biteback signs 'warts and all' Berlusconi book

Biteback Publishing, has acquired  Berlusconi: the Epic Story of the Billionaire Who Took Over by Alan Friedman. M.d Iain Dale acquired UK rights from Caroline Michel at Peters, Fraser and Dunlop. Berlusconi tells the life story - “warts and all” - of the Italian media tycoon and billionaire... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this | News stories tagged with: #epic story #caroline michel #vladimir putin


Johnston Press strikes three-year Sky deal for local TV ads

Regional newspaper publisher extends trial of AdSmart targeted television advertising serviceJohnston Press is seeking to bolster revenues striking a three-year regional advertising deal with Sky to sell targeted TV ad slots to clients.The regional newspaper publisher started a trial to use... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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