The Design of Chronicle Books
I’ve always enjoyed the design of Chronicle Books. They’re generally fun, visually intriguing books. Yeah, I know… we’re writers and we’re concerned with words. But I do believe there’s something to be said for publishing companies that make books an event, that make them more than just words on white paper. So I was thrilled…
continue readingCussler to Appear at Powell’s
Bestselling author Clive Cussler is scheduled to appear at Powell’s Books in Portland, Oregon. The appearance is at 7pm at their 3415 SW Cedar Hills Boulevard location. Call 1-800-878-7323 for more details.
continue readingOh, the noise! Oh, the noise! Noise! Noise! Noise!
I can tolerate hearing Christmas carols in early November. I can tolerate the tinsel and snow decorations in stores appearing already. But what this particular Grinch has one thing that he can’t stand, can’t stand in the least. If I have to suffer through another month of those freaking jewelry store ads, I’m going to…
continue readingNational Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals
A number of writers and artsy folks received honors at the White House yesterday. But I’m most excited about guitar pioneer Les Paul’s award. Modern Guitars reported that “The 2007 National Medal of Arts to Les Paul for his innovation as a musician, his pioneering designs of the electric guitar, and his groundbreaking recording techniques…
continue readingNational Book Award Winners
The Associated Press is reporting that Denis Johnson won the National Book Award for Tree of Smoke earlier this evening. Sherman Alexie, Tim Weiner, and Robert Hass were other winners.
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