Two more from One Direction for HC

Written By: Graeme Neill Publication Date: Fri, 01/07/2011 - 11:21 HarperCollins has bought another two books by "X Factor" boyband One Direction for publication this autumn. Publishing director Natalie Jerome and brand development manager Richard Haines bought world rights from Modest! Management. Dare to Dream: Life as One Direction will be published on 15th September as a £16.99 hardback. The publisher said the book will be full of unseen photos and behind the scenes gossip. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Two more from One Direction for HC

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