In Memory of Evan Hunter
More on this later, but the short news is that Evan Hunter, best known for his books written under the name Ed McBain, passed away at the age of 78. Sad news of a hugely influential author who “virtually invented the American police procedural with his gritty 87th Precinct series featuring an entire detective squad…
continue readingTragedy in London
Terrible news about the tragic events in London. It’s kind of a numb shock and horror so it’s hard to think of what to say except that our hearts and prayers and thoughts go out to the victims, their families, and the people of London.
continue readingBoD: The Celestial Jukebox
Cynthia Shearer is an amazingly kind woman, whose generosity is suprassed only by her writing talent. Author of the 1995 novel Wonder Book of Air, Shearer returns with her latest novel entitled The Celestial Jukebox. I’m working on a detailed book review, but in the meantime, here’s what Publishers Weekly had to say about this…
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Publishers Lunch picked up a report out of Albany, New York about a thieving, bottom-feeding, scum “agent” and “publisher.” The Times-Union reported yesterday that Martha Ivery, 56, of Catskill was charged with mail fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and fraud in connection with an access device, all felonies. Ivery faces up to 20 years in prison and…
continue readingCover Art Similarities
The New York Times has an interesting article on what happens when two book covers have similar, or even identical, photographs. This article also explains a little about the behind-the-scenes activities that go into designing a book cover. “Most book designers turn to stock-photography agencies. Top agencies charge $1,200 to $1,500 a photograph, and twice…
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