Yesterday, Grand Central Publishing, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, announced that they would be publishing Woody Allen’s memoir, Apropos of Nothing, a book we all once thought would never see the light of day, considering his history of sexual misconduct. The news, as we noted yesterday, also has a second layer of discomfort: the […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'
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In a recent radio interview, New England Patriors quarterback Tom Brady mentioned a transformative self-help book that serves as a 'mantra' for his life. Brady says he's been reading the book every year since 2002. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
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The International Publishers Association (IPA) has condemned New Zealand’s temporary ban of Ted Dawe’s YA novel Into the River, saying freedom of expression is a “universal human right”. IPA president Richard Charkin said: “The IPA supports and applauds the book’s publisher Penguin Random House... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Game of Thrones fans can rest assured that even the impending zombie apocalypse won't stop George R.R. Martin from delivering eagerly awaited future instalments of the book series. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2015-09-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scottish publisher Freight Books has acquired fellow Glasgow-based independent publisher Cargo Publishing. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, was completed last week, with authors informed this week. Gill Tasker and Helen Sedgwick, the directors of Cargo, will work for Frieght on a consultancy... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Cory Doctorow sells his new novel, Sherrilyn Kenyon re-ups at St. Martin’s, HMH explores the life of Alma Mahler, and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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On September 14, there are more great books hitting than on any other pub date this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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According to insiders, David Kuhn at Kuhn Projects is shopping an essay collection by the comedian that some believe will draw a high seven figure advance. Kuhn did not respond to requests for comment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publisher Hachette Livre and adaptive learning company Knewton are partnering to create digital curricula personalised for students. Hachette Livre’s education publishing houses in France – Hachette Education, Hatier, Didier and Foucher – will use Knewton technology to “create learning... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Announcement follows heightened pressure on arts minister to reveal plans for new council, to which Tony Abbott promised $6m in December 2014Louise Adler, the prominent Australian publisher and chief executive of Melbourne University Press, has been appointed inaugural chair of the Book Council... Continue reading at The Guardian
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Novelist Robert Harris has said that developing dedicated TV books programming is one of the ways in which the BBC can fight back against funding cuts. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Biteback Publishing, has acquired Berlusconi: the Epic Story of the Billionaire Who Took Over by Alan Friedman. M.d Iain Dale acquired UK rights from Caroline Michel at Peters, Fraser and Dunlop. Berlusconi tells the life story - “warts and all” - of the Italian media tycoon and billionaire... Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Scholastic has acquired Troubadour, also known as The Travelling Book Company, for an undisclosed sum. Steve Thompson, co-group m.d. of Scholastic UK, said the publisher had been tracking Troubadour’s progress for some time. “We know that by having a flexible approach to providing schools with... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Thomas Nung Atasana, Indonesia's leading literary agent, argues that the archipelago's authors and publishers deserve international attention. The post Indonesia’s Top Literary Agent says “Think Books, Not Bali!” appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-09-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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OPINION: The interim ban of Ted Dawe's novel Into the River is, in my opinion, unwarranted, ridiculous and troubling for the future of simlar novels that discuss issues that are part of many teenage lives. Continue reading at Stuff
[ Stuff | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The new Canadian novel by the author of 'The Bear' sells in the States, a Finnish picture book makes its way to Germany, Swedish thriller 'The Evil Book' continues to sell, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 2015 Beijing International Book Fair put a renewed emphasis in B2B transactions and sought to tighten regional 'silk road' relations. The post Beijing International Book Fair Takes a New Stance in Asia appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Hachette and Penguin Random House have become the first of the big publishers to donate to Patrick Ness’ fundraising effort for Syrian refugees. Penguin Random House is giving £15,000, while Hachette has donated £10,000, with another £10,000 pledged when the public total for the fundraiser... Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Adult coloring books come with Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian themes from religion publishers this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Random House Children’s has acquired the bestselling self-published title The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep after the title shot to number two in the charts last week following extensive media coverage. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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British bestseller Santa Montefiore moves to a new house; Kerry Lonsdale, of the Women’s Fiction Writers Association, sells her debut; and more in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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