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Category Archives: Writing
Who Will Save Our Books
I have never read any of his bestselling blockbusters, but I’m now a big fan of author James Patterson for this full-page ad that he placed in the New York Times Book Review. Patterson wants to know “Who will save … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Libraries, USA, Writing
Tagged Bookstores, James Patterson, Libraries
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Is There Money In E-Books
This interesting infographic is from the folks at Write Your Novel, Now ! , which is an online writing coaching service (paid of course). The graphic is packed with lots of timely information about the recent growth in e-book publishing … Continue reading
Posted in Books, ebooks, Writing
Tagged E-book, Publishing and Printing, Self-publishing
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The Last Bookshop
The Last Bookshop is a charming short film that imagines a future time when physical books have disappeared. One day, a young boy’s digital entertainment fails, so he decides to explore abandoned areas of his town. On his wanderings, he … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Bookstore Tourism, Europe, movies, Writing
Tagged Bookselling, E-book
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We Stand With Boston
It’s always difficult to find the right words to respond to brutal, senseless terror attacks, but Boston author Dennis Lehane got it just right on his Facebook page: “Every thought and every prayer goes out to the victims and their … Continue reading
Posted in USA, Writing
Tagged Boston, Boston Public Library, Boylston Street, Dennis Lehane
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Mental Map
Anne Emond is a Brooklyn-based writer, illustrator and comic artist. If you read The Rumpus, you probably have seen her very amusing “comiques”. I had to share her hilarious Mental Map: An Illustrated Guide to A Writer’s Thoughts”. I’m sure … Continue reading
Book Bloc !
The contemporary use of the book bloc began in Rome in 2010 when students protesting drastic educational funding cuts used oversized, handmade book covers as both shields and political commentary. The concept quickly spread to the UK, the rest of Europe … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Europe, Freedom of Speech, USA, Writing
Tagged Brooklyn, Cooper Union, CUNY, New York City
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Frommer is back
Budget travel guidebook godfather Arthur Frommer has announced that he has reacquired his iconic brand from Google and that he plans to resume publishing the famed guidebook series. Last year, Google bought the Frommer brand from publisher Wiley for a … Continue reading
Posted in Books, ebooks, Europe, Tourism, Travel Writing, USA, Writing
Tagged arthurfrommer, Frommer, Guide book, John Wiley & Sons, Travel literature
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Books: What a great way to travel
In honor of International Children’s Book Day and the anniversary of author Hans Christian Andersen‘s birth, the British travel site Cheapflights™ put together this marvelous infographic. Books: the next best thing to actually being there.
San Francisco: Cat’s Eye View
Following the five-week disappearance and mysterious reappearance of their cat Tibia, San Francisco-based artists Wendy MacNaughton and Caroline Paul decided to embark on a comprehensive probe. Utilizing everything from cutting-edge 21st century technology to old-fashioned gumshoe skills, the duo explored San … Continue reading
Not An April Fool Joke
Mailbooks For Good is a wonderful new project from Australia that deserves worldwide replication. Utilizing specially designed book jackets, book buyers can share their books by simply turning the covers inside out and mailing the pre-paid, pre-addressed packages to a … Continue reading
