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Trade rides boom from TV and film The relationship between the book, TV and film industries has never been stronger trade figures have said, with new, hungry players such as Netflix and Amazon Prime spurring on the number of dramatic rights deals being struck.

First Book of Dust novel to be called 'La Belle Sauvage' The title of the first novel in Philip Pullman's new series The Book of Dust, a companion series to his famed His Dark Materials trilogy, has been revealed as La Belle Sauvage.

Kogan Page celebrates 50 years Kogan Page managing director Helen Kogan toasted her father, Philip, at a party held to celebrate the publisher’s 50th anniversary.

Schama to unearth 'ancient roots of nationalism' in new title Television presenter Simon Schama has signed a book deal for Return of the Tribes, which will go beyond the headlines to unearth the “deep, ancient roots of nationalism's perennial and problematic appeal”.

Transworld Ireland publisher McHugh to step down Eoin McHugh, who has been publisher of Transworld Ireland since the imprint’s creation 10 years ago, is leaving the company.

Scholastic bags license for CBeebies series 'Moon and Me' Scholastic has entered into a global master publishing agreement with Sutikki to become the second global licensee for Andrew Davenport's new CBeebies preschool series, "Moon and Me".

GollanczFest returns with Hill, Aaronovitch and Harris The Gollancz sci-fi and fantasy festival is returning for its fourth year this November in the company of authors including Joe Hill, Ben Aaronovitch, and Joanne Harris.

W&N to publish books based on The Archers Weidenfeld & Nicolson is publishing 10 books based on four popular BBC Radio 4 series, one of which is "The Archers".

Surgery Sessions for this year's Marketing & Publicity Conference Delegates attending The Bookseller’s Marketing & Publicity Conference on 13th June can sign up now for a marketing or publicity quick-fix.

Sarah Ward wins Lucy Cavendish College Fiction Prize Lucy Cavendish College, part of the University of Cambridge, has named the 2017 winner of its fiction prize as Sarah Ward, with her novel Resurrection, Port Glasgow.

LBF to host 'Books, Brexit and Brits' debate at Book Expo America The London Book Fair is hosting a "Books, Brexit and Brits" debate at Book Expo America, promising to give delegates an insight into publishing and the wider creative industries in the UK.

Piatkus seizes on 'self-care' wellness trend with Julie Montagu Piatkus is publishing a book on self-care, entitled Recharge: A Year of Self-Care to Focus on You.