W H Smith 'had planned' B&N buy-out

W H Smith reportedly offered to buy struggling US bookselling chain Barnes & Noble (B&N) last year before the deal fell apart. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2018-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Will Smith unveils memoir cover for Century at Miami block party

Will Smith has revealed the cover of his memoir Will, published by Century this November, at a community block party in Miami. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-21 12:22:28 UTC ]
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A Will Smith memoir will hit bookshelves in November

Will Smith will publish "Will," a memoir co-written by Mark Manson, in November through Penguin Press. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2021-06-21 00:57:25 UTC ]
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Jason Reynolds, Sydney Smith Win Carnegie, Kate Greenaway Medals in U.K.

Jason Reynolds has won the 2021 Carnegie Medal for 'Look Both Ways,' and Sydney Smith has won the 2021 Kate Greenaway Medal for his picture book 'Small in the City.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-06-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Bertelsmann buys £430m stake in Afya

Bertelsmann is expanding its footprint in Brazil’s fast-growing education market, buying a major stake in medical company Afya.   Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-06-08 11:31:52 UTC ]
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Sheikh Mohamed Funds Book Buying at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair

Another unexpected boost for publishers, as Abu Dhabi's crown prince puts the equivalent of US$1.6 million into play for book purchases. The post Sheikh Mohamed Funds Book Buying at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-05-24 18:01:11 UTC ]
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Embla snares Smith's 'gripping' thriller debut

A “heart-racing” thriller, How Far Will You Go, by debut author Dandy Smith has been signed by Embla Books.  Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-24 03:03:50 UTC ]
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Indian authors speak out over plan to reissue Narendra Modi exam book

Pankaj Mishra and Arundhati Roy attack Penguin Random House India for putting out book by a prime minister they say has mishandled Covid and persecuted writersLeading Indian authors Pankaj Mishra and Arundhati Roy have spoken out against Penguin Random House India’s decision to publish and... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2021-05-20 12:53:37 UTC ]
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Clarivate to Buy ProQuest for $5.3 Billion

In a huge deal in the library and information publishing world, London-based Clarivate has agreed to acquire ProQuest, an acquisition expected to be completed later this year. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnes & Noble's Owner Buys Paper Source

Elliott Management, which acquired Barnes & Noble in September 2019, has reached an agreement to buy the stationery retailer Paper Source. B&N CEO James Daunt will add oversight of Paper Source to his responsibilities. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Elliott buys US chain Paper Source with Daunt to oversee company

Waterstones and Barnes & Noble owner Elliott Investment Management is buying the assets and operations of US stationery and gift retailer Paper Source, with James Daunt overseeing the chain. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-05-11 23:30:36 UTC ]
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RBmedia Buys M-H Professional Audiobook Business

RBmedia has acquired the audiobook publishing business of McGraw-Hill Professional in a deal that adds about 400 business books to the audio publisher's list, chief content officer Troy Juliar said. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-05-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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SPCK buys Lion Hudson's publishing business

The Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK) is acquiring the publishing business of Lion Hudson from the AFD Group to become the UK’s largest Christian publisher.    Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-21 20:30:24 UTC ]
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Sheridan Smith writes first memoir for Ebury Spotlight

Sheridan Smith has written her first memoir, Honestly, to be published by Ebury Spotlight this autumn. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-20 02:37:35 UTC ]
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Bakare-Yusuf outlines her future plans for flourishing Cassava

Academic Bibi Bakare-Yusuf established Cassava Press to “change the way the world thinks about African writing”, and 15 years on from its inception, the publisher is more ambitious than ever. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-13 23:31:51 UTC ]
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ALA to Biden Administration: Don't Overlook Libraries in Infrastructure Plan

ALA President Julius C. Jefferson Jr. said that not including libraries in the administration’s plan would be a “missed opportunity” and urged librarians to contact the White House. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-04-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
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World Book Night plans revealed with Toksvig, Nicholls and Ishiguro

The Reading Agency has revealed full plans for World Book Night 2021 with writer, TV star and literacy advocate Sandi Toksvig as the 10th anniversary event's lead ambassador. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2021-03-31 18:13:40 UTC ]
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News Corp’s Plan To Acquire Houghton Mifflin’s Trade Division

HarperCollins parent News Corp's intended acquisition of HMH Books & Media raises, for some, new concern about consolidation. The post News Corp’s Plan To Acquire Houghton Mifflin’s Trade Division appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-03-31 15:40:39 UTC ]
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HarperCollins to Buy Houghton Mifflin’s Trade Publishing Unit

The $349 million deal will help the publisher expand its back catalog at a moment of growing consolidation in the book business. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2021-03-29 19:44:12 UTC ]
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News Corp. buys Houghton Mifflin Harcourt books division

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp. is buying Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s book-publishing division, with titles by J Continue reading at ABC News

[ ABC News | 2021-03-29 16:27:03 UTC ]
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AIE Appeals for Ongoing Cultural Support in Italy’s Recovery Plan

The Italian Publishers Association is moving to make permanent some of the cooperative partnerships achieved during the pandemic. The post AIE Appeals for Ongoing Cultural Support in Italy’s Recovery Plan appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2021-03-26 17:17:31 UTC ]
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