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Funke moves to Pushkin Press after ‘editorial disagreement’

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Following a parting of the ways between Cornelia Funke and Chicken House, the Reckless sequence will now be completed by Pushkin Press, The Bookseller has announced:

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Pushkin, which now has the UK and Commonwealth rights to the series, will republish the first two installments in the series, Reckless I: The Petrified Flesh and Reckless ll: Living Shadows, in paperback in September (r.r.p. £7.99). The first book will be published in a revised form, and both books will appear for the first time with the title they had in their original German editions and with new covers.

Pushkin will then publish the third volume, Reckless III: The Golden Yarn, in November for the first time in hardback (£12.99).

Funke said in a statement: “Had I been asked to write the most perfect UK publishing home for my Reckless series the result would probably be a mirror image of Pushkin Press. As a writer and reader I have been admiring the exquisite list of authors and as an illustrator their beautiful book design. So when Adam Freudenheim contacted me it felt as if I had been invited to an enchanted house I had admired from afar. I can’t wait to see my books on its shelves.”

via Funke moves to Pushkin Press after 'editorial disagreement' | The Bookseller.

The Renovation of Sunflower House in Love Lane by the Anholts

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Many summers ago, when ACHUKA looked very different, I Berlingo’d across to Dorset to visit the Anholts for the day to cover the opening of their children’s bookshop in the centre of Lyme Regis.

They lived then in Uplyme, in an old farmhouse with substantial grounds and spectacular views over Lyme Regis. It was a beautiful, idyllic home.

But…

“One day our three children decided they were grown up. Off they went to find new adventures in London, New York and Berlin. Catherine and I looked at each other and realised that a lovely chapter in our lives had come to an end. It was time to sell the family home and our children’s bookshop in Lyme Regis and find an adventure of our own.”

Do read this splendidly illustrated blog post describing their choice of new home.

The views of the house (both interior and exterior) stir the photographer in me.

http://www.anholt.co.uk/renovation-of-sunflower-house-by-laurence-and-catherine-anholt/

Jason McKenzie made UK sales director at Hachette Children’s

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from The Bookseller:

Hachette Children’s Books has appointed Jason McKenzie as UK sales director, starting on the 10th February.
Jason is currently head of retail sales for UK and export at Harlequin.
McKenzie was appointed by deputy m.d. Clare Somerville, who previously worked with him at Harlequin.
She said: "I am thrilled to be working with Jason again. He brings with him a wealth of experience across all sales channels. I look forward to seeing the business develop under his dynamic and enthusiastic leadership."

via McKenzie made UK sales director at Hachette Children’s | The Bookseller.

Helen Bower joins Bonnier Publishing

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Helen Bower to leave Hachette:

Bonnier Publishing has appointed Helen Bower as group UK sales and marketing director.
Bower will take up the role on 20th January 2014 and joins from Hachette Children’s Books, where she is currently mass market sales director of the children’s division.

via Helen Bower joins Bonnier Publishing | The Bookseller.

Phile Earle Leaves Bloomsbury and joins David Fickling Books

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Bloomsbury children’s sales director Phil Earle is to join newly independent David Fickling Books as sales and marketing director.
The new appointment will be effective from January 2014.
Earle joined Bloomsbury last year, and was formerly at Simon and Schuster and before that at Random House. He is also himself a published author.
DFB founder David Fickling, who previously worked alongside Earle at Random House, said: “From our point of view, Phil is the perfect combination of author and industry expert, reflecting the dual insights and inspiration of others in our team. His relevant market knowledge and his strong customer relationships fully match our belief in working very closely with all our partners to create excellent books.”

via Earle joins David Fickling Books | The Bookseller.