Classics Illustrated on Kobo - 24-May-2012
Trajectorys Classics Illustrated Series is now available on the Kobo e-book store. The series includes over 120 digitial graphic novels in a comic book format, including classics such as Jane Eyre, Alice in Wonderland and Treasure Island.
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Fifty Shades dominates bestsellers - 24-May-2012
For the fourth week in a row, E L Jamess Fifty Shades trilogy were the three bestselling books in the UK. …
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Orange ceases sponsorship of award - 23-May-2012
Orange will no longer sponsor The Womens Prize for Fiction after this years award. The company, which has sponsored the award since it first began 17 years ago, is instead focusing on its film industry sponsorship going ahead.
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John Lennon printing plates sell at auction - 22-May-2012
The original printing plates used to print words and illustrations for John Lennons first book, John Lennon, In His Own Write, have sold at auction for 4,800. The book was an instant success but first-run copies are rare.
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Faber to release e-book of Moonrise Kingdom - 18-May-2012
Publisher Faber is releasing its first e-book only edition of Moonrise Kingdom, a film written by Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola. The e-book, which contains the complete text of the screenplay, an interview with Anderson and colour images from the film, will be released the same date as the film.
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Halo 4 tie-in - 17-May-2012
Awakening: The Art of Halo 4, which includes never before seen concept art for the new instalment of the Halo franchise, has been acquired by Titan Books. The book, which will be released late 2012, provides a detailed look at the art created specifically for Halo 4, including weapons, vehicles, characters and environments.
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One third of Brits reading e-books - 16-May-2012
Almost a third of British adults have said that they are likely to buy a e-book in the next six months. The percentage of adults who have purchased an e-book has increased threefold since February 2011.
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More Death Comes to Pemberley ordered - 15-May-2012
Faber has ordered a 100 000 copy print run of P D Jamess Death Comes to Pemberley. Jamess book has already sold 300 000 copies across all formats, including print and digitall…
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Kibble Literary Award shortlist announced - 14-May-2012
The shortlist for the 2012 Kibble Literary Awards have been announced. The awards recognise outstanding female literary achievements two categories.
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Second Harry Potter theme park - 14-May-2012
A second Harry Potter theme park will be opening in Japan. The theme park, located at Universal Studios in Osaka, will be modelled on The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Florida.
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