Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 11/03/2011 - 10:11 Agents have claimed two big-money deals worth £500,000 each, which could mark a return to confidence in the rights market in the crucial weeks ahead of next month's London Book Fair. Simon & Schuster publishing director Suzanne Baboneau won UK & Commonwealth rights to début, The Age of Miracles written, coincidentally, by S&S US editor Karen Thompson Walker. The title was secured for "pretty close" to £500,000, according to agent Cathryn Summerhayes, who handled the deal. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'
[ The Bookseller | 2011-03-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins has signed a new four-book deal with David Baddiel, securing the middle-grade children's author until 2023. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-10 07:40:32 UTC ]
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Fortress Press signed an examination of vulnerability when it comes to our digital lives; Ellie Claire is publishing prayer prompts intended for sharing; and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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‘The Road Back to You,’ a guide to the ancient Christian personality typology, takes #3 in Religion Nonfiction; Wanda Brunstetter tops in Religion Fiction with her latest Amish romance, ‘The Brides of the Big Valley.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Orion Fiction has picked up a festive romance from Sophie Pembroke in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-09 21:26:43 UTC ]
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Little, Brown imprint Piatkus has landed the “smart and funny” debut novel from Hannah Tovey in a two-book deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-09 16:51:11 UTC ]
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TV presenter and naturalist Chris Packham has signed a five-book deal with student-run publishing house UCLan. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-08 09:56:31 UTC ]
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Ana Fletcher, senior editor at Jonathan Cape, has bought two books from Man Booker-shortlisted author Daisy Johnson. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-08 09:17:38 UTC ]
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Despite awards and acclaim for his crime fiction, the impoverished novelist lost his home and was set to quit – then the phone rangIt was1.30 in the morning in Melbourne and Adrian McKinty had just got home after dropping off his last Uber customer of the night at the airport. His phone rang. It... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2019-07-08 06:00:17 UTC ]
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Scribner buys two from Clay Risen, Seema Yasmin sells her second book in two months, and a Riverdale star goes to Wednesday in this week's notable book deals. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Delia Owens's novel was the top-selling print book in the first half of 2019 at outlets that report to NPD BookScan. The novel, published in August 2018, sold over 907,000 copies in 2019 and more than 1.1 million copies since its release. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie press Vertebrate has signed a three-book deal with mountaineer and writer John D Burns. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-05 00:11:12 UTC ]
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Weidenfeld & Nicolson has scooped Sir Trevor McDonald’s autobiography for a “significant” six-figure sum, taking readers through pivotal moments in history alongside personal reflections and stories. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-04 18:38:21 UTC ]
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Three top executives are out at ALM Media in what the company is describing as a change to its organizational structure. Chief marketing officer Carol Eversen, media division president Jay Kirsch and intelligence division president Andrew Neblett—all of whom joined ALM in 2016, around the time... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2019-07-03 17:40:40 UTC ]
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David Walliams’ The World’s Worst Teachers (HarperCollins), illustrated by Tony Ross, has chalked up the duo’s 46th week in the UK Official Top 50 number one spot, selling 86,001 copies for £623,821 in its first three days on sale. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-07-02 01:35:24 UTC ]
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Walker Books has acquired two novels by middle-grade author Jennifer Bell in a six-figure, pre-emptive deal. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-30 16:26:58 UTC ]
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Review of "This America" by Jill Lepore and "The Heartland" by Kristin L. Hoganson Continue reading at The Washington Post
[ The Washington Post | 2019-06-27 17:45:21 UTC ]
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An agreement between publisher Springer Nature and Sweden's Bibsam consortium - made up of institutional libraries and funders - will see the two share the costs of publishing in Springer Nature's Open Access journals. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-27 01:33:22 UTC ]
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HarperCollins has snapped up The Batch Bible and another book from Scottish YouTube home cook The Batch Lady, Suzanne Mulholland, in a six-figure pre-empt. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-26 22:57:55 UTC ]
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UK news publishers want to make it easier for advertisers to buy directly and keep control of their data. Continue reading at Media Week
[ Media Week | 2019-06-26 08:28:48 UTC ]
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HarperCollins’ Martha Ashby has snapped up a novel about "women’s bodily autonomy, motherhood and societal expectations" from American author and Publishers Weekly reviewer Donna Freitas in a six-figure pre-empt. Continue reading at The Bookseller
[ The Bookseller | 2019-06-25 18:53:46 UTC ]
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