Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 09/09/2011 - 11:25 Random House Childrens Books has acquired a three-book series from childrens author, poet and illustrator Laura Dockrill. Commissioning editor Lauren Buckland and editor Andrea MacDonald acquired world rights to the series from Cathryn Summerhayes at WME. The first title is scheduled for publication in early 2013 under the Red Fox imprint. The series will feature new character Darcy Burdock, a 10-year-old girl billed as Matilda meets Clarice Bean, who will offer a fresh, edgy, distinctive take on the world. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-09-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion Children's Books has acquired a new title by wildlife expert and adventurer, Steve... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins has closed a four-book deal with bestselling historical novelist Bernard Cornwell... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hodder has acquired a title from Jessica Ennis, one of the British stars of this year's... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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E L James enthusiasts began queuing outside Waterstones’ flagship Piccadilly store from 8am... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-09-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bookmasters has signed an agreement with British publisher Knox Robinson Publishing to distribute their range of historical novels in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Latin America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-09-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont Press has signed a two-book contract with author and illustrator Angie Morgan, with the... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Carlton Books is the latest publisher to jump on the two-wheeled bandwagon, signing a biography... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Century has won a four-way auction in the memoir of one of Britain's most notorious gangland... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hamish Hamilton has signed up a novel from South American writer Daniel Galera, a... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Avon has signed four more books by Jacqui Rose, whose debut was a bestseller in ebook format.... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-07-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins has secured a new contract with bestselling author Stuart MacBride. Sarah Hodgson... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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An anonymous behind-the-scenes look at modern policing is the latest title to be snapped up by... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Picador has acquired two books from film and cultural critic, Mark Kermode, with the author... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ingram has announced an agreement with Destiny Image Publishers to grow the reach of its Christian publishing program to more book buyers worldwide. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-07-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Award-winning writer Neil Gaiman has signed a new 5-book deal with HarperCollins, it was announced Wednesday. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2012-07-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline has re-contracted with historical crime author Paul Doherty, signing new frontlist... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-06-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Friday Project has signed UK rights to Paramedico: Around the World by Ambulance by Benjamin... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-05-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Michael Joseph has acquired Six Weeks to OMG, a dieting title which has already been a self-... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-05-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Welsh rugby captain Sam Warburton has signed a two-book deal with Simon & Schuster. The... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-05-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Raintree has acquired the first titles for its fledgling fiction list, Curious Fox, from Fiction... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2012-05-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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