by Nathan Whitlock

Wondering about one-hit wonders

In an article on PopMatters.com, Jennifer Makowsky praises Mark Moskowitz's 2002 documentary The Stone Reader for illuminating the formative role that books play in many people’s lives. Moskowitz heads out on an exhaustive search to ... Read More »

September 26, 2007 | Filed under: Authors

Bookmarks – Naomi Klein loved/hated by the National Post, Vincent Lam’s first draft crap, and more

By Nathan Whitlock

Some book-related links: The National Post paid for excerpts from Naomi Klein's book, then slammed her in its editorial pages “ um, isn't this usually called "editorial independence"? (The New York Times) Vincent Lam on ... Read More »

September 24, 2007 | Filed under: Book links, Industry news

Mulroney and O.J.: Bad company

By Nathan Whitlock

Wondering just who is buying O.J. Simpson's controversial book If I Did It, now being published by the Goldman family? There was a clue to be found on Amazon.ca today. The website noted that "Customers ... Read More »

September 19, 2007 | Filed under: Authors

Cherie Blair's story

By Nathan Whitlock

Cherie Blair, wife of former British prime minister Tony Blair, has signed a deal with Little, Brown to publish a memoir, The Guardian reports. Cherie Blair: The Autobiography will be "a warm, intimate and often ... Read More »

September 19, 2007 | Filed under: Industry news

Rowling comes to Canada

By Nathan Whitlock

Toronto will just have time to catch its starstruck breath after film festival appearances by the likes of Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and George Clooney before a superstar of another order arrives. J.K. Rowling will ... Read More »

September 17, 2007 | Filed under: Authors

Bedtime reading for struggling artists

By Nathan Whitlock

CBC's story of comic book artist Troy Little's new success may warm the hearts of many a struggling artist. The Kensington, P.E.I. resident self-published his book Chiaroscuro and sold it at a loss at an ... Read More »

September 12, 2007 | Filed under: Authors, Industry news

Harper's gift to Australia

By Nathan Whitlock

Prime Minister Stephen Harper had a rare and very apt gift to give to the Australian people yesterday during his official visit Down Under, The Globe and Mail reports. This spring, a rare books specialist ... Read More »

September 12, 2007 | Filed under: Industry news

Tales from The Man Who Forgot How to Read

By Nathan Whitlock

Novelist Howard Engel's latest book, The Man Who Forgot How to Read (HarperCollins Canada), is not one of the Benny Cooperman mysteries for which he has become known. It is a memoir of the 2001 ... Read More »

September 5, 2007 | Filed under: Authors

Arthur Miller's untold story

By Nathan Whitlock

Despite all the fame and publicity in Arthur Miller's life, the story of his son Daniel – who was born with Down-syndrome, institutionalized as an infant, and essentially cut out of the family – remained ... Read More »

September 5, 2007 | Filed under: Authors, Industry news

You can't take it with you

By Nathan Whitlock

Alastair Campbell's memoir The Blair Years, about his work as communications chief for former British prime minister Tony Blair, has topped a list he would probably rather it hadn't. The hotel chain Travelodge reports that ... Read More »

August 29, 2007 | Filed under: Industry news

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Wondering about one-hit wonders

Bookmarks – Naomi Klein loved/hated by the National Post, Vincent Lam’s first draft crap, and more

Mulroney and O.J.: Bad company

Cherie Blair's story

Rowling comes to Canada

Bedtime reading for struggling artists

Harper's gift to Australia

Tales from The Man Who Forgot How to Read

Arthur Miller's untold story

You can't take it with you

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