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Aug Sep 18

Bookoli and Hinkler pen deal to launch major new publisher

UK-based start-up publisher Bookoli, has signed a joint venture agreement with Australian publisher Hinkler, to launch Curious Universe UK, a new mass market publisher. The deal will see Curious Universe UK market Bookoli brands and…

The Man Booker Prize longlist announced

The longlist for the Man Booker Prize includes You Belinda Bauer (UK), Snap (Bantam Press); Anna Burns (UK), Milkman (Faber & Faber); Nick Drnaso (USA), Sabrina (Granta Books); Esi Edugyan (Canada), Washington Black (Serpent’s Tail);…

SAGE Publishing buys Talis Group

Talis has been acquired by SAGE Publishing, a leading independent, academic and professional publisher founded in 1965. SAGE Publishing will provide Talis with the opportunity to grow and expand into new markets whilst maintaining their…

Nobel-winning writer VS Naipaul dies at 85

Nobel prize-winning British author VS Naipaul died at the age of 85. Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul was born in Trinidad as the son of an Indian civil servant. He studied English literature at Oxford University on a scholarship.Naipaul was…

Justin Timberlake turns author

Pop star Justin Timberlake is set to publish his first book, Hindsight: & All the Things I Can’t See in Front of Me. The book is co-written by Sandra Bark and will be a behind-the-scenes look at Timberlake’s life

Yash Mehta appointed Executive Director at OUP India

Oxford University Press (OUP) India has recently appointed Yash Mehta as Executive Director. Yash will report to Sivaramakrishnan V (Siva), Managing Director, OUP India and will be responsible for OUP India’s School Education Sales,…

Hachette Book Group to acquire Worthy Publishing Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is set to acquire the assets of WorthyPublishing Group. When the acquisition is complete, Worthy will join Hachette’s Nashville publishing division, which also includes the FaithWords and Center Street imprints.…