Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 08/07/2011 - 08:40 Will Sulkin will be retiring from his role as publishing director of The Bodley Head in April 2012, with Stuart Williams, editorial director at Harvill Secker, to step into the position. Sulkin's retirement in 2012 will end a 43-year love affair with publishing, which began in 1969 at Penguin Books. Sulkin described his time in publishing as "terrific", and added he was considering continuing to edit in a freelance capacity with Random House, claiming "it would be too much to go cold turkey". read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
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No Exit Press has acquired two novels from American author William Boyle: Gravesend and A Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Pandora White, who has been at the helm of Orion Audio since its inception in 1997, is retiring at the end of this month, on 28th April 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Elena Ferrante’s bestselling book “My Brilliant Friend” is headed to the small screen, courtesy of HBO and RAI, Italy’s national public broadcasting company. Set in Naples, “My Brilliant Friend” centers on Elena Greco, as she recalls her lifelong relationship with dear friend — and dear enemy —... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
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Tbilisi's textbook industry is in crisis because of what the International Publishers Association calls Georgia's 'self-defeating' government policy. The post IPA Prepares a Mission to Georgia, Where Publishers Are ‘Heading to Annihilation’ appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Head of Zeus has acquired world English-language rights to Polish author Jacek Dukaj’s prize-winning Ice. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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As London Book Fair's opening approaches, we look at another round of titles on offer in this year's bustling, sold-out International Rights Center. The post Rights Watch: Books Headed to the London Book Fair’s Rights Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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William Collins has acquired The Case for Impeachment by political historian Professor Allan J. Lichtman in a "significant deal" to be rush-released next month. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Gardners’ commercial director Bob Jackson is retiring from the wholesaler after 26 years. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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William Collins has acquired Senator Elizabeth Warren’s "important" new book This Fight is Our Fight: The Battle to Save Working People for publication on 4th May 2017. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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The full-year results of publisher Head of Zeus show that in 2016 its revenues increased by 31%, to £7m, up from £5.4m in its previous set of results. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Cornerstone imprint William Heinemann is publishing a collection of short stories from actor Tom Hanks, anticipated to be a "major publishing event" for PRH this autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Trevor Dolby, founder and publisher for Cornerstone imprint Preface, is to retire in the autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Fiction presaging the turbulent political currents of recent months, and exploring the role of the novelist and storytelling in society, was in evidence at the William Heinemann, Hutchinson and Windmill 2017 fiction showcase. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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From Italy, Brazil, Iraq, Switzerland, Spain, Turkey, Germany, the UK, and more, agents and publishers are lining up their offers for #LBF17. The post RIGHTS EDITION: International Books Headed to London Book Fair’s Rights Center appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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HarperCollins has hired Sally Wilks as its UK head of sales for the children’s department. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Amid widening activities, German Book Office New York is renamed Frankfurt Book Fair New York, and Kathrin Grün is named the fair's chief of public relations and communications. The post GBO NY now is Frankfurt Book Fair New York; Grün Made Head of Frankfurt PR, Communications appeared first on... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
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Reviews editor Seth Satterlee recommends '99 Stories of God' by Joy Williams, 99 whimsical, thought-provoking shorts that consider God from many perspectives. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Lion Forge senior editor Andrea Colvin will oversee Lion Forge's newly expanded children's comics imprint, Roar Comic/CubHouse. She talked with 'PW' about the newly expanded imprint and the publisher's plans for the ALA Midwinter meeting. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
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Head of Zeus (HoZ ) has bought a new science-fiction novel by author and blogger Cory Doctorow. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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Sarah Cleave, formerly of Saqi Books, has made the move up north to join Manchester-based independent publisher Comma Press in the role of publishing manager. Continue reading at The Bookseller
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