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Egyptian filmmaker Marwan Hamed discusses his successful adaptations of popular novels and his role in promoting Egyptian culture through film. The post Marwan Hamed: Bringing Arabic Literature to the Big Screen appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.

Former Tory chair turned political biographer and publisher is behind books that have put former PM and Labour’s deputy in the spotlightsIf this week’s tetchy exchanges between Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak at prime minister’s questions proved one thing, it was the ability of the veteran businessman, donor and publisher Michael Ashcroft to set the…

Non-fiction publisher Exisle Publishing and its children’s imprint E K Books will be distributed by Ingram Publisher Services from 1st July 2024.

Bestselling novelist Sophie Kinsella has announced a diagnosis of aggressive brain cancer, followed by a statement of support from her long-time literary agency and publisher.

HarperCollins has announced that Bengono Bessala and Jonathan Taylor are joining the HarperNonFiction editorial team in two newly created roles.

Spotify Audiobooks has revealed data showing 25% of Spotify Premium users engaging with its audiobooks.

A notable shift towards shorter children’s books is being reported by publishers, agents and librarians.

Former Bloomsbury editorial director Robin Baird-Smith has joined Swift Press as editorial director, commissioning into both the Swift and Forum imprints.

Alice Oseman, author-illustrator of graphic novel series Heartstopper, has been announced as a judge of the YA Book Prize in celebration of its 10th anniversary year. 

The use of ElevenLabs' 'Projects' text-to-speech technology, HarperCollins UK says, can bolster its work in non-English-language audiobooks. The post HarperCollins UK Partners With ElevenLabs AI on Non-English Audiobooks appeared first on Publishing Perspectives.