Tom de Freston non-fiction goes to Granta

Granta Books will publish a "visceral work of non-fiction" by the artist Tom de Freston.  Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Granta buys Lacey story collection

Granta Books editor Anne Meadows has acquired a “darkly funny, whip-smart” novel and a collection of short stories from Catherine Lacey, whose debut novel Nobody is Ever Missing will be published - also by Granta - this week. Meadows acquired UK and Commonwealth rights, including Australia New... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Harris joins Bonnier in children's fiction role

Jane Harris is to join the Bonnier Publishing Fiction division as executive director for children's fiction. Harris will report to recently appointed Bonnier Publishing Fiction c.e.o. Mark Smith, and will be responsible for all the company's children's fiction output, including imprints Hot Key... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-02-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Enright made Laureate for Irish Fiction

Anne Enright has been appointed the first Laureate for Irish Fiction. The author receives €150,000 over the three-year term of her Laureateship, during which she will continue her own work as a creative artist, teach creative writing at University College Dublin and New York University, and... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins India Tries To Save Hindi Pulp Fiction

The Times of India recently examined the problems facing Hindi pulp fiction in the era of ebooks, which may be killing off cheap pocket editions. The post HarperCollins India Tries To Save Hindi Pulp Fiction appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2015-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crowdfunded Magazine Celebrates Queer Science Fiction

In the latest episode of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy the panel discusses the Kickstarter campaign to fund Queers Destroy Science Fiction!, a special issue of Lightspeed magazine written by queer creators. The post Crowdfunded Magazine Celebrates Queer Science Fiction appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2015-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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West appointed deputy publisher for Sphere Fiction

Little, Brown Book Group has hired Maddie West as the new deputy publisher for its Sphere Fiction imprint, replacing Rebecca Saunders. West, who is currently editorial director at Atlantic imprint Corvus, will focus on publishing commercial women’s fiction for the list. Saunders, previously... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-01-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Dystopian Fiction’s Popularity Is a Warning Sign for the Future

In the latest episode of Geek's Guide to the Galaxy, writer Naomi Klein discusses dystopian fiction and her new capitalism-vs.-the-climate nonfiction book This Changes Everything. The post Dystopian Fiction’s Popularity Is a Warning Sign for the Future appeared first on WIRED. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-12-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: It’s a Crab’s Life for Arthur De Pins

Imagine never being able to turn around but only being able to walk in a straight line your entire life. That’s the problem facing the square crabs in 'The March of the Crabs Vol. 1: The Crabby Condition' by Arthur De Pins. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Smith Joins Bonnier As Head of Fiction

Mark Smith, founder and former CEO of Quercus, has been named CEO of Bonnier Publishing Fiction in London, covering both adult and children’s lists. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Wine dictionary for Granta

Granta has won a five-way auction for a book from Telegraph wine writer Victoria Moore. Wine Dine Dictionary is a guide to pairing wine with food, arranged A to Z by food at one end, and A to Z by wine the other. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Angry Robot signs Matthew De Abaitua

Angry Robot has signed a two books from Arthur C Clarke-nominated author Matthew De Abaitua. The publisher bought world English rights in a deal wit Sarah Such of Sarah Such Literary Agency. The first book, If Then, is a novel in two parts, covering both the First World War and an English town... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-12-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Watson: the 'intimidating' press operates 'like a mafia'

Labour MP lashes out at publishers and editors in second annual Leveson speech for Hacked Off campaignLabour MP Tom Watson has lashed out at newspaper publishers and editors by accusing them of “fixing” legislation that affected them and operating “like a mafia.” In delivering the second annual... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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YA fiction treads carefully in the Arab world

Young adults dominate the Arabic book market, but publishers are acutely sensitive to the slightest challenge to conservative etiquetteThe boom in young adult fiction has left the Arab publishing world playing catch-up, as authors try to compete with Twilight and The Hunger Games without... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2014-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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“Slash Fiction” Thrives in China, Despite Government Crackdowns

China's crack down "slash fiction" and pornographic graphic novels hasn't stifled the flow of material — or its popularity. The post “Slash Fiction” Thrives in China, Despite Government Crackdowns appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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September Publishing signs non-fiction titles

September Publishing has acquired a book by Sharon Blackie on Celtic woman and empowerment. Publisher Hannah MacDonald (pictured) acquired world English language rights to If Women Rose Rooted, Like Tress from Kirsty McLachlan at DGA Ltd. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tom Weldon: 'Book readers don't want subscription'

Penguin Random House's c.e.o. Tom Weldon has said the company will not be exploring subscription, as he is not convinced it is what readers want. Weldon, in conversation with The Bookseller's editor Philip Jones at today's FutureBook conference, said PRH UK is betting on three things for the... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Torday wins Guardian Children’s Fiction award

Piers Torday has won the Guardian Children’s Fiction Award 2014. Torday won the award for The Dark Wild (Quercus), a story about 12-year-old Kester and his adventures amongst some of the last wild animals in the land. The animals believe the time is right to rise up against their human enemies... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Blackman unveils teenage fan fiction project backed by PRH

Children’s laureate Malorie Blackman has launched a fan fiction-inspired project to find the best teen writers and creatives.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2014 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize Goes to Torday

'The Dark Wild' by Piers Torday has won the 2014 Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, announced Thursday evening in London. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Headline snaps up YouTube's Fleur de Force

YouTube blogger Fleur de Force is to write a guide to fashion, beauty, health and more for Headline. Deputy publishing director Sarah Emsley acquired world rights to The Glam Guide from Rory Scarfe at Furniss Lawton. De Force started making YouTube videos in 2009 and now has 1.5m subscribers... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2014-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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