Headline lands two new books from broadcaster and Strictly star Dan Walker

Headline has acquired two new books by broadcaster and journalist Dan Walker, star of the 2021 series of “Strictly Come Dancing”, following the success of Remarkable People: Extraordinary Stories of Everyday Lives (Headline) which published in 2020 and sold 50,000 copies across all formats. 

The deal was struck by consultant sports publisher Jonathan Taylor with Jonny McWilliams of Crown Media Management. The first title, Standing on the Shoulders, will be published on 13th October 2022. 

The book asks: who are the little-known champions of others, and what makes them tick?  What do they have in common? What can we all learn from them? What does it take to make a lasting impact on others? And how can we be more like this ourselves? 

Taylor said: “History can be cruel and forgetful to those who do not shout about their own success or good deeds, but Dan’s new book is a beautifully written and illuminating celebration of ordinary people and the extraordinary things they do, and a timely reminder of the goodness and positivity that drives us forward during challenging times.”

Walker added: “I am still amazed by the impact that Remarkable People has had and it’s been a real pleasure to highlight more incredible individuals in Standing on the Shoulders. It’s so heart-warming to know that we enjoy hearing about those special humans who help us to see a little further than we would on our own."