The UK’s Tom Fickling, a ‘Sudden’ Publisher of Philip Pullman

Tom Fickling finds himself the publisher of one of the UK’s most successul authors and a partner of the world’s largest trade book publisher. The post The UK’s Tom Fickling, a ‘Sudden’ Publisher of Philip Pullman appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at 'Publishing Perspectives'

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2019-11-07 06:30:54 UTC ]
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'Defend and nuture' UK publishing, Wise urges policymakers

Curtis Brown agent Gordon Wise, former president of the Association of Authors' Agents, has urged parliamentarians to defend the achievements of UK publishers.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Maze Runner author James Dashner dropped by UK publishers

Maze Runner author James Dashner has been dropped by his UK publishers, Chicken House and Sweet Cherry Publishing, following allegations of sexual harassment. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trade asked for evidence so UK can retain 'world-leading' publishing sector

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Publishing has called for evidence from the trade as it seeks to maintain a “world-leading” publishing sector in the UK. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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UK Facebook-first publishers have a stiff upper lip on feed changes

"We’re not taking resource from Facebook and investing elsewhere; we’re doing the opposite.” The post UK Facebook-first publishers have a stiff upper lip on feed changes appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Deacon to lead Amazon Publishing UK

Laura Deacon has been appointed to lead Amazon Publishing UK's editorial team, succeeding current editor-in-chief, Emilie Marneur, who is moving to Amazon Video to become its head of film acquisition. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The relationship has to improve’: UK publishers want more contact with Facebook

“If you’re serious about helping publishers right the revenue balance, then invest in that area and adjust your ad product to reward quality content." The post ‘The relationship has to improve’: UK publishers want more contact with Facebook appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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With no sign of Watch, Facebook mid-roll ads yield slim prospects for UK publishers

"It’s classic Facebook -- it gives with one hand and takes with the other.” The post With no sign of Watch, Facebook mid-roll ads yield slim prospects for UK publishers appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2018-01-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Publishers Association Launches Data Protection Toolkit for Europe’s Regulations

With 'a lot of anxiety to many businesses as they grapple with the full implications' of the European Union's new data privacy regulations, the UK's Publishers Association launches a special toolkit for its member publishers. The post The UK’s Publishers Association Launches Data Protection... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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White Lion Publishing: Quarto Announces Reorganization of Its UK-Based Trade Imprints

With an aim of 'breaking down silos and embracing new ways of communicating with our target readers,' The Quarto Group consolidates three imprints into one master entity headed by Richard Green. The post White Lion Publishing: Quarto Announces Reorganization of Its UK-Based Trade Imprints... Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2018-01-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Free speech groups praise UK decision to publish tell-all Trump book

Free speech groups have praised Little, Brown’s decision to release Michael Wolff’s tell-all book on Donald Trump’s presidency despite the UK’s strict libel laws and legal threats from the president. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-01-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK buys Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Thirty years after it was founded, Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) has been bought by Hachette UK for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette UK Acquires Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The publisher has been folded into John Murray Press as an imprint, and will be overseen by managing director Nick Davies, while Kingsley herself plans to retire. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage tops Waterstones Book of the Year list

Philip Pullman's return to the world of His Dark Materials is a hit with bookshop staff. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2017-11-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HQ to publish Rose McGowan memoir in UK

HarperCollins imprint HQ is to be the UK publisher for Brave, the "courageous" memoir and manifesto from former actress Rose McGowan. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The UK’s Make Our Book: An Internationally Available School-Publishing Program

A new program for classrooms: The UK's Make Our Book is free to schools and is 'properly magical' for students, says its creator Emma Barnes. The post The UK’s Make Our Book: An Internationally Available School-Publishing Program appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-11-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philip Pullman's swearwords are a useful lesson for children

His children’s book La Belle Sauvage has scandalised some with its use of bad language. But learning how and when to curse will enrich young readers’ lives“Philip Pullman Litters New Children’s Book With Swear Words.” So ran the Daily Mail’s headline introducing pearl-clutching coverage of his... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2017-10-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Review: La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman is 'rich and fully realised'

The Bookseller's acting children's editor Caroline Carpenter and children's news reporter Heloise Wood give their thoughts on Philip Pullman's La Belle Sauvage. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brexit Viewpoint: Stephen Lotinga, UK Publishers Association

'We have to be realistic about the European market,' says the Publishers Association's Stephen Lotinga. 'It's been declining over the last five years.' The post Brexit Viewpoint: Stephen Lotinga, UK Publishers Association appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2017-10-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Philip Pullman on indie booksellers, graphic novels, festival pay and more

As well as writing, Philip Pullman has been outspoken on a number of issues affecting fellow authors over the years. Here, we take a look at some of his best quotes. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2017-10-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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