PRH denies Grey theft report was publicity stunt

Penguin Random House has said it is “categorically and absolutely untrue” that it reported a copy of E L James' novel Grey stolen as part of a “publicity stunt.” Following a statement from Kent Police that there was “no evidence… to suggest an offence has been committed”, several articles have appeared in the national press,  implying that Penguin Random House reported the book had been stolen as part of a publicity stunt to generate hype for the release on 18th June.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury reports record sales amid reading boom

People who turned to books during Covid lockdowns continuing to buy them, company saysBloomsbury has reported a record year for sales, as the Harry Potter publisher said the increase in reading during the pandemic had become “permanent” after lockdowns eased.The company benefited substantially... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2022-06-15 08:09:40 UTC ]
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The New York Public Library is giving 500,000 free books (for keeps!) to kids and families.

We’ve said it many, many times before and we’ll say it many, many times again: libraries represent the best of America. Today’s entry: the New York Public Library will give away 500,000 books this summer to help kids, teens, and families build their at-home libraries. In addition to English,... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

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Jennifer Grey’s memoir is a stinging indictment of how we judge beauty

The actress who became America’s sweetheart in “Dirty Dancing” explores how her looks -- and her alteration of them -- affected her career Continue reading at The Washington Post

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Blanche Cirker, Cofounder of Dover Publications, Dies at 104

Blanche Cirker, who, with her husband, Hayward, started Dover Publications in 1941, died last week at the age of 104. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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IPA, FEP, EIBF: Reports of Belarusian Publishers’ Detentions

The arrests in Minsk of two Belarusian publishing professionals sends a chill through the world book business. The post IPA, FEP, EIBF: Reports of Belarusian Publishers’ Detentions appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Deborah James’s second and final book tops Amazon chart ahead of publication

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London Book Fair Director Andy Ventris Is Reported Leaving

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Craig McLachlan denies he manipulated and insulted fellow actors during Rocky Horror Show, court hears

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Washington Post Wins Pulitzer Prize In Public Service Journalism For Jan. 6 Coverage

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Washington Post wins public service Pulitzer for Capitol attack coverage

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Oklahoma public library’s sexual content ban also cuts abuse prevention program and Pride displays.

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Jennifer Grey Opens Up On Nose Job That Made Her ‘Completely Invisible’

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