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2011 Indie Awards shortlist announced 

24 January 2011

The shortlisted titles for this year's Indie Awards have been announced. The shortlisted titles in each category are:Fiction:Bereft (Chris Womersley, Scribe)Indelible Ink (Fiona McGregor, Scribe)When Colts Ran (Roger McDonald, Random...

In brief 

20 April 2010

Allen & Unwin launches UK listAllen & Unwin will publish up to 12 titles a year on its new UK list, with sales and marketing to be provided by Atlantic...

In brief 

28 February 2010

Leading Edge ConferenceThe Leading Edge Books National Conference will be held this weekend, 6-8 March, in Hobart. Over 80 independent booksellers will be attending, and many publishers and authors will...

Wasmuth to leave Leading Edge; Rowe appointed GM 

24 November 2009

Jayne Wasmuth has announced that she will step down as general manager of Leading Edge Books. Wasmuth, who said she was leaving to pursue other opportunities, told WBN: ‘It has...

Indie award category winners announced 

18 August 2009

The category winners for the second annual Indie Book Award, chosen by Australia's independent booksellers, have been announced. The winners in the categories of fiction, debut fiction, nonfiction and children's,...

In brief 

14 April 2009

The Indie Award calls for submissionsSubmissions for the 2009 Indie Award, administered by Leading Edge Books, are now open, with a closing date of Friday 8 May. The Indie Award...

Burgess joins A&U, Wasmuth to Leading Edge 

26 February 2009

Allen & Unwin has announced the appointment of Leading Edge Books general manager Chris Burgess to the role of sales director. ‘We're thrilled to welcome such an experienced and knowledgeable...

Burgess joins A&U, Wasmuth to Leading Edge 

26 February 2009

Allen & Unwin has announced the appointment of Leading Edge Books general manager Chris Burgess to the role of sales director. ‘We're thrilled to welcome such an experienced and knowledgeable...

Burgess responds to Carr 

17 December 2008

Chris Burgess, general manager of national buying group Leading Edge Books, responds to Bob Carr's Australian article: 'While Bob Carr's argument that cheap books = more books in Australian homes...

Indie Award shortlist announced 

26 August 2008

The titles shortlisted for the inaugural Indie Award have been announced. The titles shortlisted for the $19,000 award are: Debut fiction: Addition (Toni Jordan, Text Publishing)Fiction: Breath (Tim Winton, Penguin)Nonfiction:...

Indie Prize dates announced 

1 July 2008

Leading Edge Books, the buying group of independent booksellers, has announced further details of its new ‘Indie Prize'. The prize, which will ‘honour an Australian author for best book of...

Leading Edge announces the Indie Award 

8 April 2008

Leading Edge Books has finalised the plans for its new book prize, to be called the Indie Award.The award, for 'the best Australian book of 2008,' will be judged by...

Winton a hit at 2008 Leading Edge conference 

11 March 2008

The 2008 Leading Edge Books conference, held in Alice Springs from 7 to 10 March, attracted ‘about 150' delegates from around Australia, as well as representatives from most Australian publishing...