Month: June 2008

Now This is Awesome!

So frequently, I read the news of book deals and think, “huh?” But here’s one I’m super-excited about. Here’s the book I’ve been waiting for! Publishers Marketplace is reporting the following deal:  “Robert Morgan’s BIGFOOT OBSERVERS FIELD MANUAL, a practical field manual written by a leading expert on the subject meant to entice a peaceful…

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New York Times Goodies

The book critics over at the New York Times have amassed an interesting collection of items authors and publishers sent when trying to get their books reviewed.

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Krakauer Withdraws Tillman Book

Publishers Weekly is reporting that bestselling author Jon Krakauer has withdrawn his “meditation on the nature of heroism, examined through the story of Pat Tillman, the former football star killed in Afghanistan by friendly fire.” Doubleday had a scheduled release for this coming October and a massive 500,000 first printing. The article states that Krakauer is keeping…

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More Dirt

So I go to Hollywood for a few days to handle some business and what happens? Motley Crue’s lead singer Vince Neil signs a honking big book deal. The indispensable Publishers Marketplace reports that “Vince Neil’s LEWD, CRUED, AND HEAVILY TATTOOED, telling the unfiltered story from the band’s most controversial member, including the real reason…

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Altschul on Memoirs

Galleycat posted an interesting essay by Andrew F. Altschul on memoirs and the difference between James Frey and Scott McClellan.

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