Tributes paid after Hachette sales executive Melvyn Munyua dies on holiday

Hachette has paid tribute to its “incredibly charming and generous” international sales executive Melvyn Munyua, who has died in a drowning accident. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-23 07:22:33 UTC ]
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Tributes paid to 'fearless, funny' Louise Gornall

Louise Gornall, author of Under Rose-Tainted Skies (Chicken House), has died, it was announced today (5th August). Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-08-05 13:02:11 UTC ]
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Carolyn Reidy, president and chief executive of Simon & Schuster, dies at 71

Reidy died Tuesday of a heart attack at age 71. She joined Simon & Schuster in 1992 as president of the trade division. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2020-05-12 17:58:46 UTC ]
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Coronavirus: LBF Says It’s a Go for Now; US Macmillan, Hachette Sales and HarperCollins Exit

Developing story: The States' Macmillan and HarperCollins pull out of London Book Fair over the weekend, along with the Hachette US rights team. The post Coronavirus: LBF Says It’s a Go for Now; US Macmillan, Hachette Sales and HarperCollins Exit appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2020-03-02 12:52:26 UTC ]
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Hachette UK sales slip 1.4% in 2019

Hachette UK’s revenue fell 1.4% in 2019, parent company Lagardère has reported in its full-year results, after the publisher struggled to emulate the success of some major 2018 hits, including Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2020-02-27 17:07:59 UTC ]
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Amazon Reports Record Early Holiday Sales

Led by such categories and toys and fashion, Amazon had record sales between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday. One book managed to make it onto the company's top-selling items over the period. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-03 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Tributes paid to 'inspiring' Deborah Orr after death aged 57

Tributes have been paid to "inspiring" author and journalist Deborah Orr after she died of cancer at the age of 57. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-10-21 07:10:47 UTC ]
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What recession? Holiday sales expected to rise amid boost in ad spend

Shoppers appear unfazed by a potential recession, tariff uncertainty and an impeachment inquiry in Washington. The National Retail Federation, which released its annual holiday sales forecast Thursday, says retail sales will increase between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent during the last two months... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2019-10-03 19:49:51 UTC ]
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Canadian author Graeme Gibson dies, aged 85; Atwood pays tribute to 'beloved' partner

Canadian author Graeme Gibson has passed away, aged 85, with his partner Margaret Atwood paying tribute to her "beloved" spouse.    Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-09-18 18:21:20 UTC ]
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Tributes paid to The Organisation's Lorraine Owen

Tributes have been paid to Lorraine Owen, former managing director of illustration agency The Organisation, who has died from cancer. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-08-13 03:11:06 UTC ]
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Tributes paid to children’s author Malaika Rose Stanley

Children’s author Malaika Rose Stanley, known as Ros, has died after a long struggle with cancer, aged 65. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-25 22:55:20 UTC ]
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Tributes paid to 'wonderfully entertaining' Brian Stone

Aitken Alexander has announced the death of literary agent Brian Stone, who had been suffering from dementia for many years. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-20 10:25:32 UTC ]
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Hachette Ireland pays tribute to 'brilliant' publicist Daly

Hachette Ireland has paid tribute to the "wonderful" books publicist Margaret Daly, who has died. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-04-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette Promotes Four at Executive Level

Among a slew of promotions at Hachette Books, the imprint of Hachette Book Group has promoted four at the executive level. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Hachette restructures international sales team

Hachette UK has announced a new structure for its international sales team, with three members being promoted to director roles. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-02-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tributes paid to 'unique' Amos Oz

Tributes have been paid to Israeli author Amos Oz, who has died of cancer, aged 79, with his friend and fellow author David Grossman saying "there was only one like him". Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Tributes paid to Morrow Secrets author Susan McNally

Susan McNally, author of The Morrow Secrets trilogy, has died at the age of 64.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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B&N Announces Holiday Half-Off Sale

Barnes & Noble will discount more than 100 books at 50% off from today until December 24 in stores and December 25 online, provided supplies last. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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'Becoming' Gives a Strong Start to Holiday Sales

'Becoming' by Michelle Obama was easily the biggest hit at independent bookstores over the Thanksgiving weekend. Indies were also keeping a wary eye on inventory levels amid reports of potential shortages of hot-selling titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Hachette's Lucy Hale promoted, Rob Manser to lead restructured group sales

Hachette UK has promoted Lucy Hale to deputy c.e.o. of Hodder & Stoughton, Headline, John Murray Press and Quercus, while also creating a new UK group sales department led by Rob Manser, in an expanded role. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-10-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lazarus Moving to Hachette's Sales Division

Alison Lazarus, president of Macmillan’s sales division for more than to 20 years, will move to Hachette Book Group August 6 as executive v-p, director of sales. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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