CONGRATULATIONS to Jonathan Carswell and his colleagues at 10Publishing, who have teamed up with Zondervan in an exclusive deal to reproduce their “Beginners Bible” series in Bath Book format. Colourful and lively, the books promise to brighten up any child’s bathtime, and preordering is now open for the first in the series, The Story of … Continue reading
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London Book Fair 2012: A Personal Perspective
I attended the London Book Fair at Earls Court this month; the first time in several years. I was left with several over-riding impressions. The Fair remains the premier International Book Fair. It was busy – very busy – with 25,000 delegates, half from overseas, attracted by the 1,500 exhibitors from 57 countries. The Bookseller suggested … Continue reading
Introducing Fiona Veitch Smith and Crafty Publishing: David and the Hairy Beast claws its way to market
I MET FIONA VEITCH SMITH online via the Association of Christian Writers facebook group, where she was telling us a bit about her experiences of trying to persuade Christian bookshops to stock her new children’s book, David and the Hairy Beast. Curious to know more, I checked out her website where I found, to my delight, … Continue reading
TEXTS OF TERROR: The World’s Most Frightening Bible?
I first came across this Bible courtesy of our cousins across the pond at STL USA (who themselves now face the indignity of being put up for sale by Biblica, with reassurances from Doug Lockhart that sound eerily reminiscent of Keith Danby’s reassurances about STL UK last year — but that’s another story…). I hoped … Continue reading
Reintroducing Authentic Media
Recently a friend on facebook asked if I knew what was going on with Authentic Media since the collapse of the old STL: had they survived? The answer, I’m pleased to say, is a resounding yes. I invited them to bring us up to date: Following the news of IBS-STL UK going into administration at … Continue reading
Dancing with D-words
Da Vinci & Dawkins: two D-words that seem to have dazzled the western world and its media over the past three or four years; and we’ve seen a massive spin-off in Christian publishing as writers have rushed in to respond, some at length and in depth, others barely skimming the surface. And blogs galore, of … Continue reading