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Former Faber boss Matthew Evans dies Matthew Evans, former managing director of Faber & Faber, has died aged 74.

Irish booksellers demand rethink on library tenders The Booksellers Association of Ireland has launched a manifesto calling for the Irish government to reconsider its controversial national library tender scheme due to commence in September.

OUP sees 'muted' sales rise in 2015 Oxford University Press saw headline growth of 1.7%, 1% on a like-for-like basis (at constant exchange rates), in the year to end March 2016, according to its latest Annual Report.

Amazon to create 1,000 new UK jobs Amazon is creating 1,000 new permanent jobs in the UK, on top of the 2,500 roles previously announced in January, as it gears up for its “biggest Christmas ever”.

Barnsley guest at HarperCollins summer party Victoria Barnsley was the surprise guest at the HarperCollins summer party, held at the V&A last night, with Charlie Redmayne, HarperCollins UK c.e.o. paying tribute to his predecessor as a "great friend to many staff, agents and authors" and someone who led the business "brilliantly" for 13 years.

Eason returns to profit Irish chain retailer Eason has returned to profit after increasing sales by 9% to €147m (£126m) last year.

Waddington made PRH international sales director Penguin Random House UK has appointed Rob Waddington as international sales director in a move that brings group and exports teams under a single leadership.

Barley to chair judges for Man Booker International Prize Edinburgh International Book Festival director Nick Barley is chairing the judging panel for the 2017 Man Booker International Prize.

Snooker champ Ronnie O'Sullivan pens 'gritty' crime novel Snooker genius Ronnie "The Rocket" O’Sullivan is publishing a "grittily authentic" crime novel with Orion.

'More working class voices' needed in publishing The book trade should be doing more to promote diversity in publishing, according to the chief executive of New Writing North, Claire Malcolm, who has called on the publishing industry to help it in addressing the issue.

'Epic' story from Paul Auster to Faber Faber & Faber is set to publish Paul Auster's first novel in seven years, an “epic" story of birthright and possibility titled 4 3 2 1.

New Brighton office for Quarto The Quarto Group has opened a new office in Brighton’s town centre this week.