Ed Hardy Memoir Deal for the Literary Group

Agent Frank Weimann at the Literary Group International just sold the world rights to Rob Kirkpatrick of Thomas Dunne Books for an Ed Hardy memoir, to be co-written with Joel Selvin (co-author of Sammy Hagar’s autobiography, Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock). Hardy is now the head of his own international clothing brand that makes more than $700 million in annual sales, but he first rose to fame in 1960s California as the tattoo artist of choice for a variety of celebrities and Hells Angels members.

Cookbook Deal for The Literary Group

Congratulations to The Literary Group’s Katherine Latshaw for brokering a deal with BJ Berti at St. Martin’s for a new cookbook.  The cookbook, yet to be titled, will feature reinterpretations of traditional Jewish fare from five-time James Beard Award nominee Todd Gray and Ellen Kassoff-Gray, the owners of Equinox Restaurant in Washington, DC (President Obama is a fan!). This book will offer some interesting recipes for people looking to experiment with fresh and seasonal ingredients in their own kitchens.

The Literary Group Scores a New Series

Congratulations to Katherine Latshaw at The Literary Group on securing a three-book deal with Rebecca Frazer at Jabberwocky for NYT bestselling author Sheryl Berk’s Truth, Love and Cupcakes, a middle grade book written with Berk’s eight-year-old daughter Carrie. Previously, Berk has collaborated with assorted celebrities on their memoirs, from Britney Spears to Jersey Shore's Jenni Farley to The City's Whitney Port. She also worked with Bethany Hamilton to write Soul Surfer, which made it to #1 on the NYT Children's Bestseller list and was adapted as a major motion picture that was released this year.