AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew Deals: Hodderscape has signed Georgia Summers for three fantasy novels in a six-figure deal, while Rock the Boat acquired Lynette Noni’s YA series and Scribner UK bought journalist Joel Golby’s debut novel. Frances Lincoln also signed a pilgrimage book by award-winner Luke Sherlock. Awards: Pan Fiction was named Publisher of the Year at the Romance Industry Awards. Publishing Watch: Books from collapsed publisher Unbound are being sold at discounts online; author Tom Cox is urging readers to seek newer editions of his work. In India, writer Perumal Murugan has flagged alleged factual errors and questionable titles in books bought for a public library, prompting a government inquiry. Sales & Rights: Booksellers say the Booker Prize remains a major sales driver: last year’s winner saw first-week sales jump 1,441%. Sharjah International Book Fair says it has led the world in copyright trading for a sixth consecutive year.
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