Bonnier Books UK acquires true story of notorious Peaky Blinders Kelly Ellis, publishing director for adult non-fiction at Bonnier Books UK, acquired world all language rights to Peaky Blinders: The Real Story directly from author and social historian Carl Chinn. Peaky Blinders: The Real Story is a fascinating insight into the true story behind Birmingham’s most notorious gang. […]
Bonnier Books UK acquires topical feminist debut based on a fictional reality TV show Senior editor Sarah Bauer acquired rights for two books from debut author Helly Action from Madeleine Milburn Agency. The Shelf has also been optioned for TV by Monumental Pictures. Zaffre, the flagship adult fiction imprint of Bonnier Books UK, has acquired […]
Templar illustration prize announces 2019 longlist Templar is thrilled to announce the longlist for the second annual Templar Illustration Prize, recognising the work of nine exceptionally talented illustrators. The 2019 prize invited applicants to submit book materials — including cover, storyboard and spread designs — to the theme of ‘Where I Come From’, aimed at […]
Zaffre announces second novel bestselling author Stacey Halls Bonnier Books UK imprint Zaffre is to publish the second novel from bestselling author Stacey Halls. The new book, The Foundling, will be published in February 2020. Set against the backdrop of the wonderfully vibrant and rich world of Georgian London, The Foundling centres on The Foundling Hospital — […]
Bonnier Books UK voluntarily publishes gender pay gap report Bonnier Books UK is today voluntarily publishing its gender pay gap report for 2018 and 2019. As both of Bonnier Books UK’s legal entities — Kings Road Publishing and Igloo Books — have fewer than 250 employees, the company is not legally required to publish the […]
Piccadilly Press and Ade Adepitan to partner with BBC Children in Need Piccadilly Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, is to publish a second children’s fiction title by Ade Adepitan in partnership with BBC Children in Need. Publishing in October, Cyborg Cat and the Night Spider is the second book in Adepitan’s Cyborg Cat children’s […]