Richard Roper | The Bookseller

Headline pre-empts Ross' graveyard stories

Headline has acquired a new book from Orwell Prize-nominated journalist Peter Ross about "the stories and glories of graveyards". Read more

Headline pre-empts inspirational book from ex-Special Forces soldier Stott

Headline has snapped up the “inspirational” book from ex-Special Forces soldier and world record breaking cyclist Dean Stott in a pre-empt deal. Read more

Roper's debut optioned for TV series

Headline non-fiction editor Richard Roper’s debut Something to Live For (Orion) has been optioned for TV by Expectation. Read more

Comedian James Acaster's second book goes to Headline

Headline has scooped a second book by comedian and Netflix star James Acaster, revealing his obsession with buying music released in 2016. Read more

Headline scoops McNeil's history of video games

Headline will publish a book about the history of video games by comedian and gaming expert Steve McNeil. Read more

'Incredible' scramble to sign Headline editor’s 'uplit' debut ends in six-figure deal

Orion has pre-empted an "uplit" debut from Headline non-fiction editor Richard Roper in a "major" six-figure deal within 48 hours of submission.... Read more

Dommett's romantic misadventures debut to Headline

Comedian and "I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!" star Joel Dommett is publishing a book with Headline in February. Read more

Headline scores memoir of footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa

Headline has acquired the memoir of football striker Adebayo Akinfenwa, better known to fans by his nickname The Beast. Read more

Comedian James Acaster's 'Classic Scrapes' to Headline

Comedian James Acaster is publishing a collection of comic anecdotes, entitled James Acaster’s Classic Scrapes. Read more

Headline to publish three books from Miles Jupp

Headline has acquired world rights in three books by comedian and host of BBC Radio 4's "The News Quiz" Miles Jupp. Read more

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