Religion Book Deals: May 26, 2021

New deals include a title on overcoming unhealthy thoughts to recall God's love, and another which finds new insights by reexamining biblical narratives of disability. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-25 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Classic book covers by Paul Bacon – in pictures

The designer who pioneered the ‘big book look’ - creating covers for more than 6,500 books, ranging from Catch-22 to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest - has died aged 91 in New York. Here are some of his best Continue reading... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder finalising deal for McKellen memoir

Hodder is finalising a deal for actor Sir Ian McKellen’s memoirs, the publisher and McKellen’s agent have confirmed to The Bookseller. The deal is expected to be completed in “another couple of weeks”, McKellen’s agent Paul Stevens of Independent Talent said, with Rowena Webb, director of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Augenbraum Stepping Down at National Book Foundation

The National Book Foundation has announced that Harold Augenbraum, its longtime executive director, will be stepping down in March. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Matt Haig 'crucified' on Twitter for planning book about masculinity

‘If a man wants to write about gender and the pitfalls of masculinity, they’re met with sneers,’ says the bestselling author, who disputes criticism that he is antifeministThe author Matt Haig found himself “crucified” online after suggesting that his next non-fiction title could be a book... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What’s the Holy Grail of Content Marketing? A Book

The CEO of Greenleaf Book Group argues a book can be your strongest marketing tool and outlines four points to consider before committing to writing one. The post What’s the Holy Grail of Content Marketing? A Book appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Guardian Faber signs bird names book

Guardian Faber has signed a book on the history of bird names by nature writer Stephen Moss. Mrs Moreau's Warbler: How Birds Got Their Names will be published in autumn 2017, following a deal for world English rights between Laura Hassan at Guardian Faber and Broo Doherty at DHH Literary... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Diversion Books Branches Out

In November 2014, Kristin Cast, the younger writer in the mother-daughter duo behind the bestselling House of Night young adult titles, signed with Diversion Books for a five-book paranormal romance series titled the Escaped. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Books in Browsers Conference Goes on Hiatus

Books in Browsers, a small but highly-regarded tech-focused publishing conference, will skip 2015 while organizers consider its future. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Type Books Turns Window Displays into Art

On Toronto’s Queen Street West, there is a nine-year-old independent bookstore that has taken the art of window displays to a whole new level. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PW Picks: Books of the Week, June 15, 2015

This week: Mia Alvar's amazing debut story collection, finding a pirate ship, and Aziz Ansari on modern romance. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fourth Fifty Shades book whips up unprecedented pre-ordering frenzy

The new instalment – this time written from Christian Grey’s perspective and published on 18 June – is set to dominate the publishing world once againIn July 2012, as the irresistible cultural tidal wave that was the Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy was still swelling to its extraordinary peak, the... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-06-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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June 2015: Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review

Our June 2015 selection from BlueInk Review, a service which reviews self-published books. All titles are deemed worth of further consideration. The post June 2015: Top Reviews of Self-Published Books from BlueInk Review appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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RM Books to stock PRH titles

Children’s and YA titles from Penguin Random House UK, including those by DK and Rough Guides are being made available for purchase on school ebook platform RM Books. RM Books offers a range of textbooks, topic books and fiction ebooks for schools to purchase or rent. Penguin Random House... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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EU Regulators Investigate Amazon's E-Book Practices

The move continues a trend of cracking down on the operations of major tech companies in Europe.In recent months, European regulators increasingly have been scrutinizing the practices of U.S. tech giants that dominate their respective industries, focusing their investigatory efforts on Amazon,... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European Commission Opens Amazon E-book Probe

The European Commission announced that it has opened a formal investigation into some of the ebook practices of Amazon. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nikki Dinki's Star is on the Rise with New Show, Cookbook Deal

St. Martin's has signed signed up Dinki for a cookbook called 'Meat on the Side,' which offers recipes that put “meat in the passenger seat.” Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Trust chooses Nosy Crow title for Booktime

Reading charity Book Trust has chosen Nosy Crow’s Open Very Carefully, by Nicola O’Byrne and Nick Bromley, to send to reception-aged children through this year’s Booktime scheme.  For Booktime, which is now in its 10th year, Book Trust will send packs with the book, as well as a reading guide,... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jackson joins 'global' book festival

The Edinburgh International Book Festival will be a "global village" this summer with guests from 55 countries, its director has said. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2015-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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No Decision Yet on Family Christian Deal

Despite a 14-hour hearing yesterday in federal bankruptcy court, Family Christian Stores must wait awhile longer for a ruling on whether the struggling Christian bookstore chain will be sold to FC Acquisitions. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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George R R Martin to publish colouring book in US

An adult colouring book inspired by the characters and settings of George R R Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire novels is set for publication in the US this autumn. Bantam in the US has acquired The Game of Thrones Colouring Book in a deal for world rights with Kay McCauley at Aurous Inc. A UK... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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