by Eric Emin Wood

RIP, Alfred A. Knopf Jr.

The New York Times reports that the son of publishing magnates Alfred A. and Blanche Knopf (and founder of his own publishing house, Atheneum, which merged with another independent house in 1978 and was acquired ... Read More »

February 17, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Scholastic misusing its book clubs?

By Eric Emin Wood

This Quillblogger has fond memories of opening Scholastic's book flyers every month in elementary school, browsing their selection, and paying two weeks' allowance for the thrill of choosing books without outside interference, and having them ... Read More »

February 10, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Calling all poets 35 and under…

By Eric Emin Wood

Authors at Harbourfront Centre, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, is inviting submissions for an open stage night on Wednesday, March 25. Of course, it wouldn't be an "open" event without a list of ... Read More »

February 10, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Another new format?

By Eric Emin Wood

We've all heard of audiobooks, but videobooks? HarperCollins is trying to pitch short films of authors summarizing their books (until recently known as an online promotional trailer) as a new format “ even going so ... Read More »

February 3, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

Your iPhone (or iPod touch) as bargain hunter

By Eric Emin Wood

As a buyer, I'll admit to occasionally putting a book down because I want to compare prices with another bookstore or check the Internet at home. Apparently some iPhone programmers have too, because some of ... Read More »

February 3, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

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RIP, Alfred A. Knopf Jr.

Scholastic misusing its book clubs?

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Another new format?

Your iPhone (or iPod touch) as bargain hunter

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