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News 23 August 2005
New Acquisition
Mainstream is delighted to have acquired rights to Simon Cox's A to Z series. In these easy-to-read reference manuals, bestselling author Simon Cox explores much loved myths and legends to reveal the fact behind the fiction. Explaining all the latest theories, the series will open the mysterious landscapes to a new audience. AN A TO Z OF ANCIENT EGYPT leads the series and, with the Tutankhamun exhibition set to bring Egyptomania to the US and Europe over the coming year, this will be the essential guide to all things Egyptian. What were the roles of the gods and what did they symbolize? When and why were the pyramids built? AN A TO Z OF KING ARTHUR AND THE HOLY GRAIL, written with Mark Oxbrow, is the indispensable guide for all those on a quest to understand the true meaning of the Holy Grail. Where was Camelot and who was Gawain? AN A TO Z OF ATLANTIS, written with Mark Foster, uncovers the truth behind the fabled island of Atlantis. When did it exist? Where was it? Why did it vanish? The series continues with AN A TO Z OF THE OCCULT which provides all the answers you need to the supernatural. Written in a clear and concise style these guides will enlighten and entertain. Simon Cox is the author of Unlocking the Solomon Key, Cracking the Da Vinci Code and Illuminating Angels and Demons. He is an expert in the field of challenging dogmas and alternative history. Mark Oxbrow and Mark Foster are acclaimed writers and researchers in the alternative history genre. World rights are available for the series. If you would like to see manuscripts please contact karen.brodie@mainstreampublishing.com
Foreign Rights
We are thrilled to accept an offer from Michel Lafon for French rights to AN A TO Z OF ANCIENT EGYPT and AN A TO Z OF KING ARTHUR AND THE HOLY GRAIL. The deal was negotiated by our subagent Michelle Lapautre.
Serial Rights
Serialisation rights have been sold for THATCHER'S FORTUNES to a national Sunday newspaper.
Publicity
THE TRIAL OF JACK THE RIPPER is receiving great publicity. An extract ran in The Daily Express on 17 August and the author, Euan Macpherson, appeared on North Tonight on the same day. An interview with Euan also appeared in Scotland on Sunday on 21 August.
Neil Doyle's TERROR TRACKER has been receiving international attention with coverage in the Swedish national newspaper, Expressen and the Spanish El Mudo earlier this month.
John McEwen will be talking about his book JOHN BELLANY at the Wigtown Literary Festival on Sunday 25 September.
To coincide with the launch of his book THE LITERARY TRAVELLER IN EDINBURGH, author Allan Foster has created The Book Lover's Tour which takes literary pilgrims on a guided walking tour around Edinburgh, highlighting the places featured in Allan's book. For more information on the tour please visit www.edinburghbookloverstour.com. If you would like to review THE LITERARY TRAVELLER IN EDINBURGH please contact publicity@mainstreampublishing.com
And Finally...
Bill Campbell and Fiona Brownlee will be representing Mainstream at Frankfurt Book Fair. If you would like to arrange an appointment to see Bill or Fiona please contact karen.brodie@mainstreampublishing.com