Topic: Publishing

Ben Greenman and Being a Literary Provocateur

Ben Greenman is a writer who pokes, prods, and sets readers off balance in hopes of generating emotion and thought — and maybe, sometimes, simply because he feels like it. This is a man who has purposely inserted typos in his books.

By Adam Martin

Aug 9, 2011

Chinese Censors Prohibit Printing of U.S. Pot Writer's Book

Meanwhile the booming publishing industry in freewheeling Hong Kong means delays

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 9, 2011

Some Good Numbers for Book Publishers

industry sales figures show that people are buying more books than three years ago

Comments | 678 Views

By Ray Gustini

Aug 8, 2011

The Smart Set

Big Boi Busted; Larry David Has Groupies

Plus: an abrupt end to an ABC staple

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By Rebecca Greenfield

Aug 3, 2011

Facebook and the Future of Digital Publishing

The acquisition of Push Pop Press, an e-book design company, could affect the future of digital books

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 19, 2011

The News of the World Scandal Follows Piers Morgan to the U.S.

The CNN host and former News of the World editor breaks his silence on the scandal

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 6, 2011

Report: Julian Assange's Memoir Deal Has 'Fallen Through'

The Guardian says he's worried about giving 'ammunition' to prosecutors in the U.S.

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By Adam Clark Estes

Jun 22, 2011

Byliner Sure Is Slick, But Is It Also Stealing?

The age-old question of fair use gets hauled out thanks to site scraping services

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By Adam Martin

Jun 17, 2011

Student Guide: How to Prevent a Yearbook Recall

A California high school just had a child pornography problem, for example

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

A Conservative's Savvy Strategy for a 'Hollywood Bias' Book

Ben Shapiro is releasing the audio of his interviews with TV executives

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 1, 2011

Glenn Beck Is Hunting for New Authors Who Write Like Him

He's now adding a book imprint to his personal media empire

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By Ray Gustini

May 31, 2011

The Curious Collaboration of Michael Ian Black and Meghan McCain

Comedian and political pundit announce a book of political humor

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By Ray Gustini

May 31, 2011

Georgina Bloomberg's Novel Is Very Thinly-Veiled

This fictional daughter of a New York mayor is quite recognizable

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By Elspeth Reeve

May 13, 2011

Navy SEALs Have Turned into Celebrities, Sex Symbols

Virginia Beach, home to the SEALs, has become a stalking ground for admirers

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By Erik Hayden

Apr 29, 2011

Author Refutes Harper Lee's Repudiation of Her Book

The dispute between the 'To Kill a Mockingbird' author and Marja Mills continues

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 25, 2011

Simon & Schuster Under Impression Levi Johnston Hasn't Yet Told All

So they're giving him a book deal!

Comments | 1,006 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 18, 2011

Reviews Predictably Mixed for James Frey's New Bisexual Jesus Novel

'The Final Testament of the Holy Bible' hits shelves this Friday--as in Good Friday

Comments | 1,563 Views

By Ray Gustini

Apr 4, 2011

Tina Fey's Memoir Will End Heretofore Unknown Tina Fey Backlash

Critics thrilled funny TV writer also funny book writer

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 1, 2011

Dead Men Sometimes Tell Bestselling Tales

David Foster Wallace and the pack of posthumous authors dominating the bestseller list

Comments | 2,570 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 25, 2011

What We Know About Maurice Sendak's Partying Pig Book

'Where The Wild Things Are' creator returns with first book in almost 30 years

Comments | 464 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 17, 2011

Michelle Obama's Gardening Book vs. Other First Lady Literary Efforts

A survey of books written by presidential spouses reveals some winners, lots of dogs

Comments | 1,379 Views

By Ray Gustini

Mar 10, 2011

Cliché Watch

Of Course Judith Regan Wants To Publish Charlie Sheen's Book

She lost her own imprint for acquiring O.J. Simpson's memoir, so this makes sense

Comments | 483 Views

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