S&S scoops Jackie Collins' backlist

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Fri, 17/06/2011 - 10:56 Blockbuster writer Jackie Collins is to get a backlist makeover and a new marketing push, after Simon & Schuster bought her first 20 novels from Pan Macmillan. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2011-06-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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