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News 17 May 2005
Mainstream
is delighted to have acquired rights to GO TO HELL - The
True Tale of an Innocent Man's Struggle in Bangkok's Nightmare
Prisons as told to Sebastian Williams. This is a blistering exposé of
malfeasance, abuse and corruption within the Thai prison system. It is
the true story of an innocent British businessman, resident in Thailand,
who has so far endured more than 15 horrendous years of hardship in captivity.
As his release date approaches, this controversial book highlights the
appalling injustice of his incarceration. The story begins with a description
of the day he was arrested by Thai police and charged with buying and possessing
6 kg of heroin. He was there to authenticate a letter of credit for an
associate who claimed to need help. Instead, it turned out to be a set-up
and he was catapulted into a living hell. GO TO HELL illuminates the fear,
companionship and violence that he encounters on his journey through the
Thai penal and judicial systems. His story uncovers inhuman behaviour,
atrocities and instances of horrendous corruption that occur on a worryingly
frequent basis. Mysterious disappearances, human-rights abuses and a taste
of the dark side of this exotic holiday destination all add to the unpalatable
flavour of a gripping account. Sebastian Williams, an Australian, has spent
many years travelling to and from Thailand. World rights are available.
For more information please contact Karen.brodie@mainstreampublishing.com
Rights Deals
More terrific news regarding UNLOCKING THE SOLOMON KEY with a sale to Europa America in Portugal, brokered by Elizabeth Atkins at ACER. Asako Kawachi of Tuttle Mori has sold Japanese rights for LONDONER'S LARDER to Hakusui-sha. Karen Brodie accepted an offer from Fiona Henderson at Bantam Doubleday, Australia, for ABODE OF LOVE.
Awards
Many
congratulations to our author Gina Mallet who has just won the James Beard
Award for the Writing in Food Category for her book LAST CHANCE
TO EAT - The Fate of Taste in a Fast Food World (published 19
May). She beat the likes of Nigel Slater's Toast to scoop the highest honour
for food and beverage writers. LAST CHANCE TO EAT dives into the politics
of food to expose rotten science, controlling supermarkets and misguided
environmentalists, all of whom are contributing to the 'famine of
taste' we are living in today. In this provocative book, Gina Mallet
weaves together her own experiences with a look at the enemies of good
food, some of whom may surprise you. Gina will be in the UK from 12-26
May. Anyone wanting to interview her/commission an article should contact
Sharon Atherton on 0131 476 1059 or sharon.laptop@mainstreampublishing.com
Publicity
There is some great publicity lined up for new titles.
Sandy Mitchell, co-author of SAUDI BABYLON, will be
appearing on Richard and Judy on Tuesday, 17 May.
In June Take A Break will run a feature on Kathy O'Beirne, author of KATHY'S
STORY .
Events
To
celebrate the publication of THE BARBARIANS by Alan Evans,
Sir Anthony O'Reilly and the current Barbarians team will be attending
a press launch in London on 27 May. For more information please contact Lindsay.farquharson@mainstreampublishing.com.
Annette
Hope, author of LONDONER'S LARDER was thrilled to
be conducting a book signing in Edinburgh this week. However the event
didn't quite go as planned. Her books had been selling so successfully
that the shop had completely sold out of copies before she arrived, leaving
her with nothing to sign.
And Finally...
Karen Brodie and Bill Campbell will be representing Mainstream at BEA New York in June. If you would like to arrange a meeting to discuss rights please contact Karen.brodie@mainstreampublishing.com and if you would to see our Publisher, Bill, please contact Elaine.watt@mainstreampublishing.com.