Jones Chicago Appearances
Slushpile.net favorite Stephen Graham Jones has three appearances in Chicago lined up in conjunction with the Association of Writing Programs conference. Just look for the guy with cool western shirts featuring pearl snap buttons. Today at 6pm, he’ll be at the Chiasmus Press Reading and Party at Barbara’s Bookstore, 1218 South Halsted Street. On Thursday…
continue readingWonder How Satch Feels?
Last night, Coldplay won the Grammy award for their song “Viva La Vida.” This is the very same song that is the center of a lawsuit by guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani. Satch claims that Coldplay’s tune is follows too closely with his 2004 song, “If I Could Fly.” In fact, there was some speculation that…
continue readingSoft Skull’s Banner 2008
Many observers have argued that small presses have the best shot at succeeding in this challening economy. Those independent publishers can be more nimble is reacting to market conditions, they can carve out specialized niches, and they can maintain a more personal relationship with customers than the mega-conglomerates. That seems to be working for at…
continue readingCoverage of Washington Post Book Coverage
Earlier this week, it was announced that the Washington Post is doing away with it’s standalone Book World publication. This followed some period of conjecture and speculation by critics and online observers. Ed has a great roundup that contains a number of different perspectives on the issue. Yesterday, the Associated Press reported that more than…
continue readingJohn Updike, Dead at 75
Breaking news… CNN is reporting that John Updike, bestselling author of the Rabbit books and many more, has passed away. More information as it becomes available.
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