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News 27 February 2004
Mainstream have just acquired world rights for HIGH STAKES by Nigel Goldman. It is the memoir of a compulsive gambler whose gambling covered not only horse racing and casinos but also the world's Stock and Futures Exchanges and the secretive world of Gold Bullion trading. Goldman loved taking risks and enjoyed breaking the rules. It is a book about greed but also about chances and opportunities in life. It provides an insight into a little known twilight world of insider trading, horse racing, gambling, high life, low life, prison and life on the run. The story is set in the US, UK, Canada, Jamaica, France, South Africa and Spain where Goldman now works as a bookmaker. For further information contact fiona.brownlee@mainstreampublishing.com
Excitement
is mounting about the anniversary of the Great Escape on 23rd March.
A leading national newspaper has bought extract rights to THE
GREAT ESCAPERS, the Imperial War Museum are hosting a
launch and a TV documentary will be screened on Channel 4.
International
footballing legend John Charles died last week at the age of 72.
A new biography, JOHN CHARLES: GENTLE GIANT by
Mario Risoli is now available in Mainstream Sport.
News
about Henry McLeish's book SCOTLAND FIRST, has dominated the media
this week. Coverage hasn't been limited to the Scottish press. The Independent ran a news story featuring the book jacket and
reviews are confirmed in the Sunday Times and The
Guardian.
Another
author in the press this week is former Bay City Rollers lead singer Les
McKeown with news that he wants to sue the band's former
record company over claims of missing millions. He is considering
legal action against Arista records. The Scots band sold 300 million
records but McKeown claims they were kept in the dark over money.
A documentary to be screened on Channel 4 in April will show him on the hunt for the cash.
And Finally...
Welcome
to Karen Brodie who joined Mainstream last week to replace Claire
Rose who has moved to editorial.