German authors protest Amazon tactics in Bonnier dispute; Amazon responds
Close to 1200 writers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland have signed an open letter protesting Amazon’s tactics in its trading dispute with the Bonnier Group, reports the Bookseller. The authors...
Bonnier Publishing launches US children’s imprint little bee books
UK-based, Swedish-owned Bonnier Publishing has launched a US children’s imprint called little bee books, reports Publishers Weekly. Distributed by Simon & Schuster in the US and Canada, the imprint targets readers aged...
Bonnier launches adult nonfiction imprint for digitally enhanced titles
In the UK, Bonnier has launched an adult nonfiction imprint for official or endorsed titles with digital enhancements, reports the Bookseller. Blink Publishing, which plans to release 10 books this...
Australian writer wins ‘Guardian’ Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize
Australian writer Joe Ducie has won the inaugural Guardian Hot Key Books Young Writers Prize. Ducie, 24, from Perth, Western Australia, was named one of two joint winners of the...
Bonnier to launch new nonfiction imprint
Bonnier will launch a new nonfiction imprint in the UK this year called Red Lemon Press, reports the Bookseller. Bonnier will publish all new nonfiction titles under the Red Lemon Press...
Five Mile to sell 100 titles a year into India through Bonnier expansion
The Five Mile Press will look to sell approximately 100 titles a year into India through parent company Bonnier's expansion into India, according to managing director Alexandra Maramenides. Bonnier Publishing...
Weldon Owen to close Australian Office
The head office of children's publisher Weldon Owen will be relocated from Australia to London over the next six months. Current Weldon Owen managing director Kay Scarlett told the Weekly...
Bonnier completes purchase of Five Mile Press
Further to the majority shareholding it took in April 2004 (see WBN 21 April 2004), Bonnier Publishing UK (previously known as Autumn Publishing) has completed its acquisition of Melbourne mass market publisher...