Pratchett to unveil Dodger in packed 2012

Transworld is pulling out all the stops for one of its biggest stars, Terry Pratchett, as a busy... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-04-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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T S Eliot letters to 'muse' unveiled after 60 years

After more than 60 years in storage, around 1,000 letters written by T S Eliot to confidante Emily Hale will be unveiled today.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-01-01 19:59:26 UTC ]
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Taylor & Francis unveils new apprenticeship scheme

Taylor & Francis has launched its first apprenticeship programme aimed at "helping the next generation start their career in the publishing sector". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-24 08:30:37 UTC ]
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2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction longlist unveiled

The 16-strong longlist of books contending for the 2020 International Prize for Arabic Fiction (IPAF), has been revealed, featuring nine countries. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-17 04:45:51 UTC ]
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Edward Stanford Travel Writing shortlists unveiled

Fifty-seven books in 10 awards categories have been shortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards (full listings below), with Vivien Godfrey, chairman and chief executive of Stanfords, calling it “a sensational line up of immensely talented writers across the full spectrum of the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 14:56:23 UTC ]
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Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge discusses writing process at packed-out Southbank Centre

Writer and actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge has revealed her writing tips and the “joy” of adapting another’s work in a rare public appearance on Sunday (8th December) at the Southbank Centre, marking the publication of Fleabag: The Scriptures (Sceptre). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-09 05:43:34 UTC ]
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PRH unveils centralised rights restructure

Penguin Random House UK has moved to a centralised rights team for the adult trade business, boosting the team by two and announcing a number of senior promotions. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-03 19:45:37 UTC ]
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SoA unveils shortlists for 2019's Translation Prizes

The shortlists for the Society of Authors’ 2019 Translation Prizes have been revealed, seeing 35 translated works from nine different languages put into the running for almost £20,000 in prizes. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-12-02 08:11:57 UTC ]
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Manchester University Press boss Ross unveils strategic revamp of the business

A back-end upgrade of its systems has seen Manchester University Press nominated for a UX award in esteemed company—its c.e.o. explains the logic behind it. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-28 01:42:18 UTC ]
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Saltire Society unveils shortlist for new Scottish book cover award

Books from publishers including 404 ink and Charco Press have been shortlisted for a brand-new award celebrating "the enormous talent Scotland has in book production and design" as part of the 2019 Saltire Literary Awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-18 17:30:02 UTC ]
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Strong year for Children's publishing as W H Smith unveils Books of the Year

W H Smith has unveiled its Books of the Year, with the retailer recognising two children's books for the first time.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-13 15:22:56 UTC ]
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British Council unveils new International Publishing Fellowship Programme

Staff from Penguin Random House, Kogan Page and Picador are among the professionals taking part in the British Council's International Publishing Fellowship Programme. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-12 13:29:38 UTC ]
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German bookseller Hugendubel unveils 'bookshop of the future'

Faced with growing numbers of customers migrating to the internet, German bookseller Hugendubel is pinning its hopes on a new store concept which it ambitiously calls the "bookshop of the future".  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-05 01:04:10 UTC ]
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Shortlist unveiled for Eccles Centre & Hay Festival Writer’s Award

An eight-strong shortlist of writers from both sides of the Atlantic has been revealed for the £20,000 Eccles Centre & Hay Festival Writer’s Award. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-04 23:28:45 UTC ]
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge set for rare public appearance as Sceptre unveils Fleabag campaign

Phoebe Waller-Bridge will make a rare public appearance to discuss Fleabag: The Scriptures as Sceptre unveils its ambitious marketing and publicity plans for the hotly tipped scripts. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-04 12:32:19 UTC ]
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Marian Keyes to discuss latest novel for newly-unveiled Southbank spring season

Bestselling novelist Marian Keyes will appear at the Southbank Centre in London in February, as part of its spring 2020 literature season, to discuss her upcoming novel Grown Ups (Michael Joseph). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-04 10:18:51 UTC ]
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Sceptre unveils Fleabag publicity campaign

9AM TUE EMBARGO Sceptre has unveiled its ambitious marketing and publicity plans for the hotly tipped "Fleabag" scripts including a rare public appearance of Phoebe Waller-Bridge at the Southbank Centre, a writer's bursary at Soho Theatre and the installation of a Fleabag Café. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-11-04 01:17:38 UTC ]
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Packed industry gathering says goodbye to BA's Tim Godfray

The trade turned out in force last night to bid a fond farewell to Booksellers Association executive chair Tim Godfray as he departed the organisation after 47 years – over 30 of them as the BA’s chief executive. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-30 18:17:36 UTC ]
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Forgiveness and the Artful Dodger (shelftalker)

How shopkeepers handle theft by children is part of their mission to do good in the world. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-10-30 12:00:54 UTC ]
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Walker unveils plans for Maisy Mouse 30th anniversary

Walker Books has revealed its plans to mark the 30th anniversary of Maisy Mouse.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-15 09:29:48 UTC ]
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Stanfords to unveil treasure trove of travel history with new exhibition

Historical letters from Florence Nightingale and Captain Scott will go on display alongside antique travel books, maps and globes at Stanfords after a treasure trove of artefacts were found in the bookshop's former premises.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-15 04:36:58 UTC ]
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