đŸ”— Share this article Comedian and author David Walliams parted ways with book publisher. Acclaimed children's author and comedian David Walliams is no longer with his longtime publishing house, according to an announcement. An official for the company stated: "After careful consideration, and following the appointment of its new CEO, HarperCollins UK will not be releasing additional books by David Walliams." Media sources suggest that the move was made after an investigation into reports of inappropriate behaviour involving women. The company did not confirm the motivations for this action, adding: "It is not our policy to discuss confidential company decisions." A Prolific Literary Career Walliams stands as a most successful children's authors, having sold more than 60 million copies worldwide in dozens of tongues. His first children's book, *The Boy in the Dress*, was released through HarperCollins in 2008. Several of his works, such as *Gangsta Granny* and *Billionaire Boy*, have subsequently been turned into television films. He has published more than 40 books in total, which features a festive story named *Santa & Son*, which was published by HarperCollins last autumn. From Screen to Page He first rose to fame on the broadcast sketch program *Little Britain* and has also won National Television Awards for his duties as an arbiter on *Britain's Got Talent*. He was awarded an OBE several years ago for his services to charity and the arts. This development follows the selection of Kate Elton as HarperCollins UK's freshly installed boss last fall.