All of us at Scribe are exhilarated to have acquired the second book by Andrew Hankinson on proposal from Toby Mundy at TMA. Hankinson’s brave and unusual first book You Could Do Something Amazing With Your Life [You Are Raoul Moat] won the CWA Gold Dagger for Non-Fiction last year after having attracted widespread critical acclaim. His new book, Running the Light, will be an innovative study of contemporary comedy centred on an iconic club in New York City which has been testing ground for some of the greatest comedians, from Robin Williams and Jerry Seinfeld to Chris Rock and Amy Schumer. Written in reverse chronology, the book will tell the stories of regulars at The Comedy Cellar over several decades, recounting their fears and ambitions, successes and tragedies, and exploring how attitudes to comedy and taboos about free speech, race, sexuality and gender have changed over time. Scribe UK’s Publisher at Large Philip Gwyn Jones says ‘Andrew Hankinson’s unique vision and commitment to pushing the boundaries of nonfiction writing make him an exciting writer to publish. I am certain his new book will be as unusual and as remarkable as his prize-winning first, albeit very different.’ Jones acquired World Rights excluding North American English from Mundy.
We are delighted to announce Being An Adult: the handbook, a new nonfiction title by Lucy Tobin and Kat Poole. Acquired by Scribe’s Managing Director Sarah Braybrooke in conjunction with Philip Gwyn Jones, it will be an entertaining and useful guide to the aspects of adult life you don’t get taught about at school, from practical and financial questions to matters of social etiquette. Lucy Tobin is an award-winning journalist with a focus on personal finance, parenthood and education, and is the author of six previous books, including the bestsellers A Guide to Uni Life and Entrepreneur. She is currently a senior news feature writer at London’s Evening Standard. Kat Poole is a journalist specialising in lifestyle, entertainment and culture, and is currently a writer at Emerald Street. Tobin and Poole say 'Someone told us we’re adults now, although having just been fined for missing an MOT and eaten pasta and pesto for three dinners in a row, we’re not sure we qualify. Sometimes we all need a helping hand to navigate the scary demands of everyday life, and this book — put together with the help of 20- and 30-somethings who reveal their top tips so far, as well as proper knowledgeable grown-ups (including A PLUMBER) — will help.’ Braybrooke says 'Having now technically grown up yet somehow having only a hazy grasp of so many things (pensions? ISAs? DIY?) I cannot wait to read Lucy and Kat’s book and become a true adult at last.' Scribe commissioned the book direct from the authors, and will publish in 2018.
