Press Release: Deals Done
Transworld Acquires A New Book By Richard Dawkins
Posted at 1:25PM Thursday 22 Oct 2009
Transworld Publishers is delighted to announce the acquisition of a new book by Richard Dawkins , WHAT IS A RAINBOW, REALLY?, in collaboration with the renowned illustrator, Dave McKean. Aimed at the adult and young adult market, the book addresses big questions about the natural world, including What is a Rainbow? Why are there Seasons? and Who Was the First Man and the First Woman? Each question is answered first by myth and legend, and then by lucid scientific explanation. Dawkins has always encouraged independent, critical thinking in young people, as well as adults. WHAT IS A RAINBOW, REALLY? presents the poetic beauty of the mythological answers to these questions, but in every case this beauty will be exceeded by the scientific truth. Dave McKean has illustrated numerous adult and children's books, including those of Neil Gaiman and David Almond, and his artistic style complements perfectly Dawkins' prose. UK rights were acquired by Sally Gaminara, Publishing Director of Bantam Press from John Brockman at Brockman Inc who is currently negotiating multiple foreign rights deals with Dawkins' publishers worldwide. Dave McKean is represented by Merrillee Heifetz at Writers House. Sally Gaminara said: 'I am thrilled to be publishing Richard and Dave's enormously exciting and unusual new book. Richard's particular skill in explaining difficult scientific concepts both lucidly and imaginatively will benefit thousands of young adults and adults hungry for knowledge and inspiration, and Dave's brilliant, edgy illustrations will complete a wonderful book which we look forward to publishing in autumn 2011'.
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