Bookshops react after HarperCollins stops publishing David Walliams backlist
Independent booksellers and major chains are phasing out titles by David Walliams after HarperCollins ended its publishing relationship with the author.
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Independent bookshops and major retail chains are phasing out books by children's author David Walliams following a decision by HarperCollins to drop him. The Bookseller reported that several independent bookshops stopped stocking his titles years ago, while large chains including The Works and TG Jones are selling through remaining stock with no plans to order more. [1]
The retail shifts follow an announcement last month that HarperCollins will cease publishing Walliams' backlist, ending a 17-year publishing relationship with the writer. According to The Bookseller, the publisher decided in December to drop him and cancel future titles after allegations of inappropriate behaviour were reported by the Daily Telegraph. Walliams has denied the allegations. [1]
Walliams is an English actor, comedian, and television personality who gained prominence on the BBC sketch series Little Britain before becoming a successful children's author. He has sold more than 50 million book copies globally. [2]
HarperCollins is a global book publishing subsidiary of News Corporation, originally formed through the integration of American publisher Harper and Row and British publisher William Collins, Sons and Company. [4]
In short
- HarperCollins has ended its 17-year publishing relationship with author David Walliams.
- Retailers TG Jones and The Works are selling their remaining Walliams stock with no plans to replenish.
- David Walliams has sold more than 50 million children's books worldwide.
- Walliams has denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour reported by the Daily Telegraph.
Sources
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- [1]Some indies ‘stopped stocking Walliams years ago’ as shops react after HarperCollins drops authorThe Bookseller, 17h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]David Walliams on Wikipedia
- [3]List of Sharpe series characters on Wikipedia
- [4]HarperCollins on Grokipedia
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