Retailers hail strong and open Christmas

Written By: Charlotte Williams and Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Mon, 12/09/2011 - 09:15 Comic actor James Corden, star chef Jamie Oliver and actress Joanna Lumley are among the most hotly tipped authors for Christmas 2011, with retailers looking to capitalise on one of the strongest selections of titles for years, and a "really open" market. Corden's autobiography, May I Have Your Attention Please? (Century), Oliver's cookbook, Jamie's Great Britain (Penguin), and Lumley's memoir, Absolutely (W&N), were each chosen by three of the leading retailers and wholesalers as Christmas bestsellers. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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