HarperCollins Digital Catalogs
Yesterday, Publishers Weekly posted an article on the plan to move to digital catalogs at Harper Collins. The article stated that this new “digital alternative that will feature a handful of PR-like bells and whistles, as well as various search capabilities.” On first glance, I’m thrilled about this move. I must admit that my mailbox…
continue readingInterview: Mickey Rapkin, Author
Who knew collegiate a cappella was such a big deal? Mickey Rapkin, senior editor at GQ a veteran of the a cappella circuit at Cornell, knew. Besides his own life experiences, Rapkin noticed several a cappella references sprinkled throughout recent popular culture. Popular television shows such as The Office and 30 Rock joked about the…
continue readingKindness, Positive Outlooks, and Small Surprises
As the economic news continues to sour, and the publishing and writing industries continue to struggle, I’ve tried to focus on small bits of kindness, positive notes, and suprises this week. Ed provided an inexpensive recipe for a hearty corn chowder for writers looking to stretch their food dollars during this difficult time. On first…
continue readingEmergency Released
Neil Strauss’ new book, Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life hits bookstore shelves today. And he’s kicking off a book tour with a 7pm appearance tonight at the Tribeca Barnes & Noble in New York City. In the next couple of weeks, he’s hitting DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco before heading to…
continue readingHarperCollins Announces New Imprint
The New York Times has a brief article on a new HarperCollins imprint. Led by Carrie Kania, It Books will focus on “pop culture, sports, style and content derived from the Internet.” Also in the article is the first public reference (that I’m aware of) to Igniter Books, a new subimprint led by Neil Strauss…
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