Servadio appointed UK literary scout for Piper Verlag

Rebecca Servadio at London Literary Scouting has been appointed UK literary scout for Piper Verlag and Berlin Verlag in Germany following the retirement of Heather Schiller.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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John Freeman on Transitioning from Critic to Literary Journal Entrepreneur

Writer and editor John Freeman discusses his transition from book criticism to editing Granta, and now, to launching his own journal, Freeman's. The post John Freeman on Transitioning from Critic to Literary Journal Entrepreneur appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Book of limericks transforms struggling author Ranjit Bolt into literary lion

Ranjit Bolt has won plaudits with A Lion Was Learning to SkiIn the summer of 2014, the spectacle of a middle-aged playwright selling limericks about “comedic giraffes” and “Spanish cicadas” was a regular one at Cambridge market. But as more followed – elephants, sharks and “a young lady from... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary Translator K.E. Semmel on Reacting to Readers and More

Asymptote Magazine features an interview with Danish-to-English translator K.E. Semmel about his latest book projects and more. The post Literary Translator K.E. Semmel on Reacting to Readers and More appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Eccleshare appointed children's director of Hay

Journalist and critic Julia Eccleshare right has been appointed children’s director of the Hay Festival. She will programme Hay’s Children’s Festival and the Hay YA programme, succeeding Mary Byrne. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK rights available for Charlie Hebdo editor's manifesto

UK and Commonwealth rights for the Charlie Hebdo editor’s posthumous manifesto, Open Letter: On Blasphemy, Islamophobia and the True Enemies of Free Expression, have yet to be sold, it has been confirmed. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc UK to move dozens of titles out of London in restructuring

Publisher of Marie Claire and NME to announce major changes that will involve 300 staff being relocated The publisher of Marie Claire and NME is set to announce a major restructure of its UK business that will see 30 titles and brands and 300 staff relocated outside London.Time Inc UK owns more... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Hunger’ for UK content at Shanghai children's fair

UK publishers exhibiting at the third Shanghai International Children's Book Fair last week reported very busy schedules, with Chinese publishers looking overwhelmingly for series, in either fiction or non-fiction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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European and Arabic Literary Stars Shine Bright in New York

Three literary festivals took place this November in New York City: Editions/Artists’ Book Fair, New Literature from Europe Festival and the Festival Albertine. The post European and Arabic Literary Stars Shine Bright in New York appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hong Kong Literary Festival Underscores Cross-Cultural Connections

The embattled Hong Kong International Literary Festival had a resurgence this year, underscoring cross-cultural connections between Asia and the West. The post Hong Kong Literary Festival Underscores Cross-Cultural Connections appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

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Old Street signs former literary agent James Crawford

Old Street Publishing is releasing the first book by former literary agent James Crawford, who is publishing and research grants operational manager for Historic Environment Scotland. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Shah appointed at Scottish Book Trust

SLIC c.e.o Amina Shah has today (29th October) been appointed as Scottish Book Trust’s new director of programme. The director of programme is a key post at the national charity promoting literacy and a diverse reading and writing community in Scotland. Working with the c.e.o. as part of the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CLA appoints Graf as independent director

CLA, the company that helps simplify copyright for content users, has appointed Philip Graf CBE to its board as senior independent director. Graf is chairman for the Gambling Commission and chair of CfBT Education Trust, a leading education consultancy and service organisation. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Richell prize: Sally Abbott's vision of a future Australia wins literary award

The PR director from regional Victoria beat 975 writers to the $10,000 prize and a year’s mentorship to develop her manuscript to publicationAustralia’s newest literary award, the Richell prize for emerging writers, has been won by Sally Abbott for her manuscript, Closing Down.Abbott, a public... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Literary agencies host online 'Discovery Day'

Curtis Brown and Conville and Walsh are to host a Twitter based event dedicated to "de-mystifying" the publishing process for prospective authors, called Discovery Day Online. Following the literary agencies’ Discovery Days in 2012 and 2013, held at Foyles Charing Cross Road, Discovery Day... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Taurel appointed Pearson's new chairman

Sidney Taurel, former c.e.o and chairman of pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly, has been appointed as Pearson’s new chairman.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2015 Saltire Literary Awards shortlists unveiled

Kate Atkinson, Michel Faber and Irvine Welsh feature on the shortlists for the 2015 Saltire Literary Awards, with two new awards introduced this year: The Fiction Book of the Year and Non-Fiction Book of the Year. The new prizes were created for the Awards in place of last year's Literary Book... Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Leigh Bardugo embarks on UK tour

Bestselling US YA author Leigh Bardugo is marking the publication of Six of Crows (Orion Children’s Books) with a UK tour, including visits to Seven Stories in Newcastle and Waterstones Piccadilly in London. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Apple's News Arrives in the UK with iOS 9.1 Update

Apple's News app is now available for UK iPhone and iPad owners in the UK, acting as a personalised newsfeed agregator for digital media.   The Telegraph, Financial Times and Condé Nast are among the UK launch partner publishers f ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Apple News arrives in the UK with 14 newspaper and magazine partners

Newsfeed aggregator included in iOS 9.1 update features content from the BBC, Telegraph, Times, Guardian, Sun and Sky NewsApple’s News app has launched in the UK with a range of publisher partners including the BBC, Telegraph, Guardian, Sun and Sky News.The Apple News app, which aims to... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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German literary thriller to John Murray

John Murray editorial director Mark Richards bought world English rights to Orient by Stephan Abarbanell, a literary thriller published last month in Germany by Blessing Verlag. US rights were sold in a pre-empt at the Frankfurt Book Fair to Claire Wachtel at Harper. Richards bought world... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-10-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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