The Bookseller

The Bookseller is a UK-based magazine that focuses on news related to the publishing sector. The magazine's editor-in-chief is Philip Jones, who oversees both the weekly print edition and the website. One of its notable features is the Bookseller/Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year, a lighthearted award presented each year to the book with the most unusual title. This award is managed by The Bookseller's diarist, Horace Bent, and has recently been handled by former deputy editor Joel Rickett and former charts editor Philip Stone. Additionally, the magazine has a quarterly companion website and email newsletter called We Love This Book, aimed at consumers.

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Richard Atkinson joins DK as publisher in Life division

3 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

News Richard Atkinson has joined DK as a new publisher in its Life division, effective immediately. Atkinson, in the newly created role, will report directly to Stephanie Jackson, publishing director. His focus will be on developing a new list within DK’s Life division, aimed at "driving growth and extending DK’s reach". Atkinson was previously at Penguin Press, where he was publishing director for four years.
Ama Badu promoted to commissioning editor at Faber

3 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

You are viewing your 1 free article this month. Login to read more articles. News Ama Badu has been promoted to commissioning editor at Faber. Badu will be acquiring across picture books, young fiction, middle-grade and YA, and will report to Alice Swan, associate publisher. Alongside Swan, Badu is on the shortlist for the Branford Boase Award for Margaret McDonald’s highly acclaimed Glasgow Boys.
Zaffre snaps up Tessonja Odette's 'deliciously dark' fantasy trilogy in six-figure deal

3 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

You are viewing your 1 free article this month. Login to read more articles. Rights Zaffre, the adult fiction imprint of Bonnier Books UK, has snapped up Tessonja Odette’s "deliciously dark" fantasy trilogy in a six-figure deal, following a 24-hour pre-empt. Kelly Smith, editorial director, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights (excluding Canada) to Songs for the Sinless from Kimberly Whalen at The Whalen Agency.
Isabel Martin joins Sphere Fiction as commissioning editor

3 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

News Isabel Martin has joined Little, Brown as commissioning editor for Sphere Fiction. Martin will report to Sphere Fiction publishing director Jack Butler, and starts her new role on 12th May. She will acquire across crime and thriller genres and support the publishing of some of Sphere’s biggest brand authors. Martin has been at Headline for three years, working with authors including Steve Cavanagh, SA Cosby, Maz Evans and Louise Minchin.
Industry leaders urge Prime Minister to enforce copyright law after AI amendment rejected

5 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

Creatives and industry leaders have signed an open letter urging Prime Minister Keir Starmer to enforce copyright law. The news follows the rejection in the Commons on Wednesday (7th May) of an amendment to the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which would ensure copyright law was adhered to by tech companies. The amendment would create a requirement for AI firms to tell copyright owners which individual works they have ingested.
Storm Publishing makes promotions as it celebrates two-year anniversary

6 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

Storm Publishing has promoted two staff members as it celebrates its two-year anniversary. Emily Gowers, one of Storm’s first hires, has been promoted to publishing director, with effect from 1st June. She will also take responsibility for Storm’s audiobook rights sales. Naomi Knox, who will now report to Gowers, is promoted to assistant editor and will support deputy managing director Claire Bord and publisher Kathryn Taussig with their authors.
HarperCollins to publish 'definitive' biography of Paul O’Grady

6 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

HarperCollins is set to publish the "definitive" biography of Paul O’Grady, written by his close friend and radio producer Malcolm Prince. HarperNonFiction publisher Katya Shipster acquired UK and Commonwealth rights to Paul O’Grady – Not the Same Without You: The Man. The Magic. The Friendship from Gordon Wise at Curtis Brown.
Seren Books appoints Bronwen Price as CEO

6 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

News Seren Books has appointed Bronwen Price as CEO. Price was first appointed interim CEO in January 2024, having been seconded from the Board of the independent publisher. Under her leadership, the company, which was recently named at The British Book Awards, has created a three-year business plan and developed fresh working practices. Price said: "Having emerged from a tricky few years, we’re so excited about the plans we’ve put in place.
Peter Burns on his move into children's writing with Shadow Thieves

6 days ago | thebookseller.com | Matilda Battersby

Peter Burns came up with the idea for his middle-grade novel Shadow Thieves while on holiday with his family in Highland Perthshire. “We were staying in a cottage in the middle of nowhere surrounded by forests and gorgeous mountains. I thought: ‘How cool would it be if there was a hidden school for criminals here?’” he says. A decade later, the first book about the elite international boarding school for thieves will be published by HarperCollins’ imprint Farshore on 5th June.
Omnibus Press appoints Claire Browne as commissioning editor

6 days ago | thebookseller.com | Maia Snow

You are viewing your 1 free article this month. Login to read more articles. News Omnibus Press has appointed Claire Browne as commissioning editor, effective from 19th May. Browne rejoins the independent music book publisher from and has previously worked for Bloomsbury, Profile Books and Faber. Browne said: "I’m thrilled to be joining Omnibus Press as commissioning editor and am excited to help shape the next chapter of Omnibus’ publishing journey.