Why big publishers are ‘shying away’ from Theresa May

Small publishing houses have been snapping up deals for a biography of the new PM, so when will the traditional political publishers join the race? A week is a long time in politics, but a year can go in a flash in the publishing world, where it is becoming apparent that there is currently no biography of our new prime minister, Theresa May.The big publishers are increasingly “shying away from” books about contemporary politicians, says Iain Dale, managing director of Biteback, who snapped up a biography as May approached the Palace. (He also adds that “In the last Labour leadership contest we had biographies of Yvette Cooper, Andy Burnham and Jeremy Corbyn ready to go”.) Rosa Prince, author of Comrade Corbyn, “suggested a biography of May a few weeks ago and today we signed a deal,” he said. Theresa May: The Path to Power will be published in January 2017. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2016-07-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Literrary Hub | 2023-09-06 14:00:57 UTC ]
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Religion Publishers See Growth in Spanish-language Books

Faith and spirituality houses see potential—and obstacles—in reaching Spanish-language markets. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-09-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Extend Key Franchises with Fun and Games

Publishers of interactive formats extend key franchises with exciting new titles and products. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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IPA’s Karine Pansa in Portugal: Publishing Must Be ‘Tough and Smart’

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2023-08-31 22:32:37 UTC ]
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Asus Zenbook 14 Pro OLED review: Big power in a small package

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsHefty performance for a 14-inch deviceCrisp oled displayTop-notch keyboard and mouse padSturdy, durable chassisConsCan get hot to play onSome fiddling with settingsOur VerdictIf you’re looking for serious power in a tiny package, the Asus Zenbook 14 Pro OLED... Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2023-08-31 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Media Briefing: How digital publishers spent summer 2023 

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[ Digiday | 2023-08-31 04:01:00 UTC ]
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Richard Ekstract, Magazine Publisher With Link to Warhol, Dies at 92

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[ The New York Times | 2023-08-30 19:10:43 UTC ]
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Amy Einhorn Named Fiction Publisher at Crown

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-08-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Brazilian Publishers in Rio: Book Fair ‘Professional Days’

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Han Dong Publishes New Anthology of Poems

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