Recent news from the world of publishing

5th November 2007
Tesco shifts gear
Tesco has taken its Christmas campaign up a notch this year, introducing more hardbacks into more stores, launching its first-ever Christmas books catalogue and setting itself an ambitious target of selling 25% more hardbacks between now and the end of the year. (for full story see www.publishingnews.co.uk)
Legend Press says: great to hear they might be giving more new books a chance.

2nd November 2007
Richard & Judy in talks over book show
Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan have confirmed that they are in talks to continue presenting books-related programmes, despite their decision not to continue their Channel 4 "Richard & Judy" series. (for full story see www.thebookseller.com)
Legend Press says: glad to hear this as their book shows are vitally important in promoting reading on a wide scale.

2nd November 2007
Retreat where Dickens stayed to be sold
Sherborne House, an 18th-century stately home in Dorset which once hosted Charles Dickens but has since fallen on hard times, is to be sold after failed attempts to transform it into an arts centre. (for full story see www.booktrade.info)
Legend Press says: if only we had the cash, wouldn’t it be wonderful to make something like this into 'Legend Press Towers' or, even better, 'Legend House'.

31st October 2007
Coffee the draw for reluctant readers
New adult literacy programme the Six Book Challenge is being launched by Costa Coffee and the Reading Agency next year. (for full story see www.thebookseller.com)
Legend Press says: another great initiative.

29th October 2007
City launches non-fiction MA
City University is launching a new MA in Creative Writing Non-fiction, which kicks off in January 2008. (for full story see www.thebookseller.com)
Legend Press says: sounds great as all too often a non-fiction book can have a fascinating subject but lack the creative finesse to back it up.

29th October 2007
Making the supply chain greener
Following a successful pilot event in July this year, the Publishing Training Centre is planning to make Greening the Supply Chain a regular fixture in its training programme. (for full story see www.publishingnews.co.uk)
Legend Press says: a vital issue for the industry.