PW Notables 2024: Nigel Newton

The founder and CEO of Bloomsbury Publishing has made no secret of his desire to expand in the U.S., and he succeeded extraordinarily in advancing that aim this year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-18 05:00:00 UTC ]

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Cecil Woolf obituary

Publisher and nephew of Virginia and Leonard Woolf, he extended the hand of friendship to Woolf scholars and writersThe publisher and editor Cecil Woolf, who has died aged 92, was a nephew of Virginia and Leonard Woolf and the last person to have known Virginia Woolf personally, taking her tea... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2019-06-26 16:42:57 UTC ]
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Duncan leaves Bloomsbury after 23 years

Bloomsbury’s digital director and publisher Stephanie Duncan has left the company after almost 23 years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-25 18:10:45 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury signs US YA author Brigid Kemmerer

Bloomsbury has signed a global two-book deal with American YA author Brigid Kemmerer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-24 21:35:35 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury median gender pay gap rises to 21.7%

Bloomsbury Publishing’s median gender pay gap has grown to 21.7% in 2018 from 17.2% the year before although its mean figure fell slightly, according to its latest report. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury to publish new novel from Elizabeth Gilbert

Alexandra Pringle, editor-in-chief at Bloomsbury publishing has acquired City of Girls, a new novel from the author of Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Four questions for...Liz Calder on The English Patient

On 8th July, Michael Ondaatje’s The English Patient was named the Golden Booker winner; the best novel to have won the prize in its 50-year history. Liz Calder, co-founder of Bloomsbury publishing, tells Natasha Onwuemezi how the business came to sign the book, and the reason for its enduring... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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'Sexy' and 'murderous' historical debut to Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Publishing has acquired a "sexy, bloody and murderous" historical saga entitled Tsarina by Ellen Alpsten. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury's profits performing 'well ahead' of expectations

Bloomsbury Publishing has said it achieved "excellent sales" in January and February this year and revealed its annual profits are performing "well ahead" of expectations. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-03-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Translation-Exchange Partnerships: Leading Publishers Share Their Experiences

In a Publishing Perspectives Talk at Frankfurt Book Fair, the chiefs of Gallimard Jeunesse, Bloomsbury Publishing, and the Quarto Group join Kalimat’s Bodour to discuss their translation-exchange partnerships.   By Porter Anderson, Editor-in-Chief | @Porter_Anderson Kalimat: ‘Proud of These... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Kerridge diet book to Bloomsbury

Absolute Press, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing, has signed Tom Kerridge’s Lose Weight for Good, an "all-new" approach to low-calorie dieting. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-07-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury launches health and wellness imprint Green Tree

Bloomsbury Publishing has launched Green Tree, an imprint dedicated to health and wellness publishing. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-01-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free cricket books for India fans from Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Publishing has launched a digital initiative in India to support the country's "love of and obsession with" cricket. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury to re-publish cycling classic The Rider

Bloomsbury Publishing is to re-publish Dutch author Tim Krabbé’s cycling classic The Rider in June, with the aim of bringing it to a "whole new audience". Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2016-03-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Qatar’s QF and Bloomsbury end partnership

The Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is launching its own publishing house, bringing its partnership with Bloomsbury Publishing to an end. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-12-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury sales up 13% boosted by children's

Bloomsbury Publishing's sales grew 13% in the first half of the year, boosted by a particularly strong performance from the children’s and educational department. For the six months ending 31st August 2015, turnover totalled £52.7m, 13% higher than £46.6m for the same period in 2014. Adjusted... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury Completes Purchase of Osprey

Bloomsbury Publishing has completed its purchase of Osprey Publishing for 4.6 million pounds. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bloomsbury relaunches Harry Potter website

Bloomsbury Publishing has relaunched its Harry Potter website to complement the new book editions... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-08-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dublin-set debut for Bloomsbury

Bloomsbury Publishing has acquired Irish writer Rob Doyle’s debut novel Here Are the Young... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Job Moves: July 21, 2014

Jenna Pocius has joined little bee books as associate editor. Pocius was previously assistant editor at Bloomsbury Publishing. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Burns joins Bloomsbury as children’s sales director

Bloomsbury Publishing has appointed Elise Burns as children’s sales director. She will... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-12-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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