Bonnier News - books

Thienemann launches new imprint

By Niklas Sessler on 2009-09-17
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The German book publisher Thienemann launches a new imprint - Planet Girl - addressing girls and young women    

For many years, the German publishing house Thienemann has been publishing childrens' and young adult books. Thienemann is especially known for the notably successful series 'Cheeky girls - cheeky books': about 8 million copies have been sold in Germany up to now.

Richard Johnson becomes CEO of Bonnier Publishing

By Niklas Sessler on 2009-09-10
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Richard Johnson has been appointed CEO of Bonnier Publishing. Richard has been acting CEO for the past six months in addition to maintaining his role as CFO, a position he has held for the past four years.

He was formally Finance Director of Autumn Publishing which now forms part of Bonnier Publishing.

Maria Curman, chairman of Bonnier Books said 'I am delighted that Richard has agreed to take on this role. His considerable knowledge of Bonnier and the companies that make up Bonnier Publishing will I am sure help him grow and develop the business. Bonnier is committed to Children's book publishing and to growing its position in the English language markets. This position is key to the development of that strategy '

Five Mile Press Publisher Janet Rowe: How to be a Five Mile Author

By Ganda Suthivarakom on 2009-08-06
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Melbourne's Five Mile Press publishes 200+ adult and children’s books per year.  Publisher Janet Rowe offers practical advice for aspiring authors

Everyone thinks they've got a good book in them, but not everyone gets published.  What percentage of manuscripts do you accept?

Show Me How Illustrates the Power of Graphics in International Markets

By Ganda Suthivarakom on 2009-07-15
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Always wanted to know how to fight a shark?  Roll sushi properly?  Check out Show Me How, a book that has conquered international markets with graphic illustrations explaining 500 useful, fun and whimsical tasks

"Show, don't tell," creative writing teachers like to say.  Show Me How has taken that advice to heart.

This fun instructional book features graphic illustrations that show how to do 500 tasks, from boiling an egg to applying traditional geisha makeup.  "We were greatly inspired by airline safety cards, IKEA instructions, and the iPod manual—all of which convey a considerable amount of complex information to a global audience almost entirely wordlessly through well-considered graphics," says Roger Shaw, Vice President and Publisher at Weldon Owen, Inc.

Amanda Wood: The Ology Book Series Captures Kids’ Imaginations

By Ganda Suthivarakom on 2009-07-14
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Templar U.K.’s Managing Director and Creative Director Amanda Wood explains what makes the Ology books special – and how they’re inspiring teachers to stimulate kids’ imaginations

Pick up a book in the Ology series and the first thing you might notice is what it feels like - the embossed foil lettering, the embedded jewels, the thick pages filled with tabs and flaps.  That rich tactile stimulation isn't lost on a child.

"Children reinforce their learning through using all of their senses.  It's not just looking at the pictures or reading the text," says Amanda Wood, Managing Director and Creative Director of Templar, publisher of the Ology series.  "It's feeling the jewels on

In Pocket

By Niklas Sessler on 2009-04-24
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Finnish publisher Tammi's classic series Gula Biblioteket celebrates their 55th anniversary with pocket-sized versions

Gula Biblioteket is releasing pocket-sized versions of their classics first time.  They will start with ten books from different decades: Niko Kazantzaki's Zorba the Greek, Graham Greene's  The Quiet American, Alberto Moravia's Contempt, Kurt Vonnegut God Bless You, Mr.

Prime Time

By Niklas Sessler on 2009-04-02
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Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt highlights AdLibris's recession-resistant business

Foto: Anders Cserkuti

Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt, who is on tour in Sweden, visited AdLibris's warehouse in Morgongåva this week.  His visit highlights a business that is growing, despite a challenged economy.

In the first quarter of 2009, online bookstore AdLibris had sales of nearly 25 percent over the same period last year. AdLibris sells 3.5 million books annually throughout the Nordic region. In November, the company recruited 20 people, and this year, they expect to have a turnover of one billion kronor.

Forever Young

By Ganda Suthivarakom on 2009-02-04
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Carlsen Verlag publishes young-adult novels powerful enough to entrance grown-up audiences

The excitement in Barbara Koenig's cheery voice is palpable.  "The last two weeks have been crazy here!" says Koenig, editor-in-chief at Carlsen Verlag.  "It seems unreal."