Two six-figure deals for Gollancz

Written By: Charlotte Williams Publication Date: Fri, 28/10/2011 - 10:39 Gollancz has signed two six-figure pre-empt deals, with editorial director Gillian Redfearn acquiring trilogies by début authors. The first acquisition was made just before the Frankfurt Book Fair, with Redfearn buying UK and Commonwealth rights to Elizabeth May's trilogy, set in 19th century Edinburgh, through Heather Baror of Baror International, on behalf of Russell Gallon. Gollancz will publish the first title in early spring/summer 2013. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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