Cull & Co. Ltd. - Literary Agency

23/07/2024

Are you heading to WOMAD? Don't miss Rikki Stein talking to Jude Rogers at the World of Words stage on Saturday. He'll be chatting about his life in music and sharing stories from his book 'Moving Music'.

22/07/2024

🌋📚 Join Cambridge resident Ros Belford as she shares her heartwarming and humorous memoir, "Children of the Volcano." This enchanting story of a single mother moving to a Sicilian island with her daughters captures the sun-soaked charm of "My Family and Other Animals" and the transformative journey of Raynor Winn’s "Landlines." Don't miss this evening of storytelling and adventure!

📅 Event: An Evening with Ros Belford 📍 Location: Cambridge 📖 Learn more: Waterstones Event

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about An Evening with Ros Belford today.

21/07/2024

Authors in the Media for June featuring Jake Donoghue, Rikki Stein and Ros Belford.

A bust June for agency author Jake Donoghue in the run-up to the publication of his first book on August 22nd. He appeared on the Criminal Thoughts podcast in the USA and wrote a feature article f…

10/07/2024

"Crypto Confidential reads like the modern version of the movies 'Boiler Room' and 'The Big Short'. This book is a must read for anybody who has ever invested or is thinking of investing in the cryptocurrency market"

- , co-author of Broken Markets: How High Frequency Trading and Predatory Practices on Wall Street Are Destroying Investor Confidence and Your Portfolio

Now available to pre-order.

Go to Crypto Confidential.

10/07/2024

Icon Books have snapped up travel writer Daniel Stables’ first full length book.

Fiesta is a journey through human festivity, told through colourful travel narratives set at some of the world’s most eye-catching festivals and interweaved with insights from the fields of , , , and , examining why we celebrate in the ways we do.

Icon Books have snapped up travel writer Daniel Stables’ first full length book. Fiesta is a journey through human festivity, told through colourful travel narratives set at some of the world…

09/07/2024

'This book is an absolute delight. Ros writes as though she is painting a picture – the images and colours of her journey are vivid and immediately present – you can almost smell the nighttime air and the fragrance of food, and feel the wind in your face.'

Click to read my Book Review of Children of the Volcano by Ros Belford and to find out more about what I thought of the book.

09/07/2024

A lovely feature in the Daily Express for Ros Belford's memoir CHILDREN OF THE VOLCANO, out now.

Most of us have days when we look out­side at per­sist­ent rain or thick, gloomy cloud and day­dream about mak­ing a fresh start under sunny skies. When her mar­riage broke down, Ros Belford made that dream a real­ity. In 2002, she left Lon­don and...

06/07/2024

Great to see the audio edition of agency author Mary Novakovich’s book top of the charts!

My Family and Other Enemies https://amzn.eu/d/03iT0W5D

04/07/2024

Agency author Tom Marsden takes the viewer on a road trip between the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian Sea to — all with the iconic Soviet-era cars.

In Lada Landscapes, photographer Thomas Marsden takes the viewer on a road trip between the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian Sea — all with the iconic Soviet-era cars.

04/07/2024

Pre-order for August 22nd.

Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account from the Frontlines of Fraud by Jake Donoghue.

Crypto Confidential tells the salacious story of the industry everyone is talking about right now. In doing so, it sheds light on some of the most scandalous financial crimes of the 21st century. From billion-dollar fraud cases to international money laundering cartels, political bribery and even faked deaths, it lifts the lid on the intricate and immense web of malpractice which crypto founders spin to trap ordinary investors. Written by a prominent and well-connected insider, it provides a first-hand account of how the industry truly operates, and how every aspect is engineered for one purpose: to make vast amounts of fast money for those on the inside, by any means necessary.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crypto-Confidential-Insiders-Account-Frontlines/dp/1803996188/ref=sr_1_1

26/06/2024

Agency author Richard Hamilton interviews another agency author Rikki Stein about his career managing Fela Kuti.

“Fela died of one beating too many. His body was covered in scars and his mind and spirit had to cope with 200 arrests. The system can only take so much,” Stein tells the BBC in an interview to mark the publication of his memoir – in part about his 15 years managing arguably Nigeria’s most influential musician.

Rikki Stein says that working with the Afrobeat legend was unpredictable but highly rewarding.

13/06/2024

Out now!

The Lancaster Story: True Tales of Britain’s Legendary Bomber by Sarah-Louise Miller.

Using archival documents, letters and first-hand accounts, The Lancaster Story delivers a dramatic and vividly rendered account of the most successful RAF bomber of the Second World War and the lives of the men and women who flew, designed, constructed and maintained it. Combining individual stories into a gripping, panoramic narrative, it paints a complete portrait of the battle over Europe, and the Lancaster’s unique and decisive role in it.

https://amzn.to/3Rrg1iS

11/06/2024

An uplifting, humorous memoir of a single mother building a new life on a beautiful Sicilian island.

Pre-order now in hardback: https://amzn.to/4c7Nnvk

‘Immensely enjoyable.’

CHRIS STEWART, AUTHOR OF DRIVING OVER LEMONS

‘I’m not surprised Ros Belford found herself at home on Salina, a little island near Sicily full of poets. Her account of raising two young daughters there is as fresh and as sharp as a salted caper, and as warm as the Sicilian sun. Beautiful prose and a brilliantly adventurous story.’

SUSAN SMILLIE, AUTHOR OF THE HALF BIRD

06/06/2024

Beautiful photo of Shirley by agency author Carole Latimer.

Shirley Conran in 1982, the year her novel “Lace” was published. It became a best seller and made her a millionaire. Credit: Carole Latimer/Camera Press, via Redux.

A divorced single mother, she started out to write a s*x guide for schoolgirls and ended up with a tale of female autonomy that became a best-selling novel.

04/06/2024

Jake Donoghue, author of 'Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account from the Frontlines of Fraud', joins former FBI's most wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson for an insightful discussion on today's cryptocurrency tech, trends, and how fraud has imbedded itself into the crypto market.

Jake is a former Web3 Founder, Marketer and Public Relations Executive, now an author shining a light on the dark underbelly of cryptocurrencies.

Jake's book on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Crypto-Confidential-Insiders-Account-Frontlines/dp/1803996188

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZGFLQsq28s

Jake Donoghue, author of Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account from the Frontlines of Fraud, joins former FBI's most wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson f...

02/06/2024

Snazzy new cover for the ebook edition of A Girl's Own War by K. J. Kelly.

In wartime Ireland, an Englishman and a German each need the other to betray his country. And if the nationalist firebrands get their way, they may have to fight to the death. But hang on!―Just a few months ago, Flight Lieutenant Oliver Carmichael and Baron Julius von Stulpnagel were living together in Berlin, trying to sell forged paintings. So what are they doing in rundown Ballingore, and how will ex-convent-girl Mary Collins and her devoted red-headed sidekick Niamh Slattery play into their hands? In this hilarious Irish farce, K. J. Kelly brilliantly recreates the slapstick flavour of an Ealing Studios comedy.



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A Girl’s Own War

31/05/2024

(A more colourful) Authors in the Media for May.

As Spring is upon us and the season becomes more colourful, agency author Daniel Stables produced a stunning piece in National Geographic about the Phuket Vegetarian Festival. Don’t be deceiv…

20/05/2024

Eye Books has landed Season, the "immaculately written" debut novel from George Harrison.

Publisher Dan Hiscocks acquired world rights from Tom Cull at Cull & Co for publication in January 2025 under the Lightning imprint.

The story follows two men who sit in adjacent seats over the course of a football season and form a friendship. Season examines "the healing, unifying but often maddening role of ritualised sport in the lives of ordinary men".

Eye Books has landed Season, the "immaculately written" debut novel from George Harrison. 

15/05/2024

Renowned music manager, Rikki Stein, has spent nearly six decades moving musicians around the world, and this book recounts a lifetime of adventure on the road. Always in the right place at the right time, Rikki was part of the great countercultural moments of the last century, from Woodstock and the Vietnam War Moratorium March to the launch Glastonbury Festival.

"This book is a must read for every thoughtful artiste who wants to live on his own terms." Robert Kyagulanyi (aka Bobi Wine), Ugandan politician, singer, and actor.

Pre-order on Amazon US now.

https://amzn.to/4akINsq

14/05/2024

'Everything you feared was true about crypto and much worse are laid bare in this gripping and infuriating insider account of his time at the forefront of the industry. Funny, illuminating and beautifully written.' – LIAM VAUGHAN, author of Flash Crash: A Trading Savant, a Global Manhunt and the Most Mysterious Market Crash in History

Out August 22 where books are sold.

https://lnk.to/cryptoconfidential

14/05/2024

It is a loving tribute to the coast; not only its beautiful landscape, but also the communities that make it so special. It celebrates the generosity of spirit found in people around the country, as well as the history of the iconic lights that brighten their world.

Out now where books are sold.

https://amzn.to/3WBkbs4

11/05/2024

The cover art design of Moving Music is by Stein's daughter Chantal Azari, & the tour bus illustration is by Lemi Ghariokwu, who created the artwork for some of Fela Kuti's most memorable album covers. The book contains many previously unpublished & historically important photos.

Renowned music manager, Rikki Stein, has spent nearly six decades moving musicians around the world, and this book recounts a lifetime of adventure on the road. Always in the right place at the right time, Rikki was part of the great countercultural moments of the last century, from Woodstock and th...

11/05/2024

Rights to Shafik Meghji’s new book has gone to Hurst Publishers.

A captivating blend of travel writing, history and reportage, Small Earthquakes: Exploring Britain’s Lost History in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay journeys from the Atacama Desert to Tierra del Fuego, Easter Island to South Georgia, exploring Britain’s forgotten connections with this part of South America.

Rights to Shafik Meghji’s new book has gone to Hurst Publishers. A captivating blend of travel writing, history and reportage, Small Earthquakes: Exploring Britain’s Lost History in Argentina…

07/05/2024

Publication date June 4.

Renowned music manager, Rikki Stein, has spent nearly six decades moving musicians around the world, and this book recounts a lifetime of adventure on the road. Always in the right place at the right time, Rikki was part of the great countercultural moments of the last century, from Woodstock and the Vietnam War Moratorium March to the launch of Glastonbury Festival.

Rikki has toured some of the world’s most iconic musicians and groups, from The Jimi Hendrix Experience, The Kinks, The Animals, The Yardbirds , The Moody Blues and the Grateful Dead to managing the Nigerian superstar, Fela Kuti, and many other iconic artists.

Rikki’s journey is also a spiritual one, forged by his experience of living among the community of the Musicians of Joujouka, Morocco, who remain a key connection in his life to this day.

Full of extraordinary, sometimes hilarious, stories of life on the road, this book recounts the joys, frustrations and surprises of juggling logistics, local politics and the whims of his creative clients to deliver true moments of moving music.

Preorder avail now from Wordville.net

https://www.wordville.net/product-page/moving-music-the-memoirs-of-rikki-stein

Renowned music manager, Rikki Stein, has spent nearly six decades moving musicians around the world, and this book recounts a lifetime of adventure on the road. Always in the right place at the right time, Rikki was part of the great countercultural moments of the last century, from Woodstock and th...

26/04/2024

In the new National Geographic Traveller (UK) Latin America Collection, Shafik Meghji travels across Tierra del Fuego to Puerto Williams, the southernmost city on Earth.

Barely 1,000km from Antarctica, overlooking the Beagle Channel and backed by the mighty Dientes de Navarino range, the tiny Chilean outpost is developing fast but still feels like the 'fin del mundo' (end of the world).

Chile’s Puerto Williams, the world’s southernmost city, is a gateway to Tierra del Fuego’s mountain trails, Indigenous Yahgan communities and a new scientific research station — but its real allure lies in its isolation.

26/04/2024

Delighted that Seth Thévoz’s article on the often-overlooked history of London’s many private members’ clubs for women can be found in the new issue of ‘History Today’.

For the full article…buy a copy!😉

https://www.historytoday.com/magazine

25/04/2024

Off to a flying start!

22/04/2024

UK & Commonwealth rights have been acquired by Flint Books.

Crypto Confidential: An Insider’s Account from the Frontlines of Fraud by Jake Donoghue, presents an uncompromising account of the exorbitant greed and systemic corruption which characterises the cultish world of cryptocurrency.

“Crypto Confidential is the final word on the cryptocurrency industry. Its lively and dramatic account of greed, corruption, and scandal will captivate you from start to finish. I have been speaking out about Bitcoin and cryptocurrency for nearly ten years, and this book is a visceral illustration of why.” –– Frank W. Abagnale: Author of Catch Me If You Can

“Everything you feared was true about crypto and much worse are laid bare in this gripping and infuriating insider account of his time at the forefront of the industry. Funny, illuminating and beautifully written.”

Liam Vaughan, Author of Flash Crash: A Trading Savant, a Global Manhunt and the Most Mysterious Market Crash in History

UK & Commonwealth rights have been acquired by Flint Books. Crypto Confidential: An Insider’s Account from the Frontlines of Fraud presents an uncompromising account of the exorbitant gre…

18/04/2024

Publishing on April 25th.

The incredible story of a 3,500-mile cycle ride to explore the onshore and offshore lighthouses around the coastline of England and Wales, proving that a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis doesn't mean giving up on a lifelong dream.

Ed Peppitt is a fundraising ambassador for Shift MS, a charity aimed at keeping MS suffers as active as possible. He is also the Association of Lighthouse Keeper's representative for south-east England.

https://www.iconbooks.com/ib-title/the-beacon-bike/

17/04/2024

Rights to travel writer Ros Belford’s memoir have gone to September Publishing.

The story of a single mum with two young children, not much money and a big dream – a beautifully vivid and evocative memoir of a mother’s move to a Sicilian island to give her daughters a childhood to remember.

‘Immensely enjoyable … Ros’s experiences are fascinating. She’s clearly a woman and who doesn’t let the obstacles life throws at her get her down.’
Chris Stewart, author of Driving Over Lemons

Rights to travel writer Ros Belford’s memoir have gone to September Publishing. The story of a single mum with two young children, not much money and a big dream – a beautifully vivid and evo…