Richard Charkin in London: ‘Accidental Successes’

'The best editors are always alert to opportunities,' writes Richard Charkin in this pre-publication excerpt from his forthcoming book, 'My Back Pages.' Object lesson: Macmillan and Jeffrey Archer. The post Richard Charkin in London: ‘Accidental Successes’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

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Why is Emma Watson leaving books on London subways?

It's part of a collaboration between Emma Watson's feminist book group, Our Shared Shelf, and Books on the Underground, which leaves books all over the London subway system for riders to enjoy. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

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DK at London Comic Con

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Two Pocket Shops to open in London

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2016: Charkin Says IPA Stands With Turkish Publishers

Richard Charkin, executive director of Bloomsbury and current IPA president, said the situation in Turkey is of grave concern. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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London’s first young people’s laureate revealed as Caleb Femi

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Serial Dilemma: Does ‘Belgravia’ Spell ‘Success’ in Book Apps?

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Charkin joins UCL as 'honorary' staff member

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'Backroom story' behind Team GB's Olympic success to Ebury

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The Secret Sauce Of Business Success

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Oz magazine co-founder Richard Neville dies aged 74

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Comic book stamps mark Great Fire of London anniversary

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London prisoners to get free 'Books in Nicks'

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London Review Bookshop to host Turkish events season

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YouTube to open first Creator Store in London

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Hodder builds on Broadway success with The Hamilton Affair

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Innovation and a Non-Traditional Background: a Recipe for Success

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Richard & Judy ‘Search for a Bestseller’ shortlist revealed

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