Orion bags Alan Partridge

Orion has bought a book by Alan Partridge, which will be written “with help” from Steve Coogan and Rob and Neil Gibbons. A follow up to I, Partridge (HarperCollins), the title will be a collection of diary entries, letters, “think pieces” and programme and business ideas. Non-fiction publishing director Anna Valentine bought world rights from Paul Stevens at Independent Talent. The book will be published in October 2016.   Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion bags Alan Partridge

Orion has bought a book by Alan Partridge, which will be written “with help” from Steve Coogan and Rob and Neil Gibbons. A follow up to I, Partridge (HarperCollins), the title will be a collection of diary entries, letters, “think pieces” and programme and business ideas. Non-fiction... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-04-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion bags 'achingly funny' debut from HarperCollins marketer

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Orion bags Faber Academy graduate’s debut

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Orion bags Quinn debut on England's smallest man at auction

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HC acquires Alan Partridge memoir

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[ The Bookseller | 2011-05-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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