The Daily Square – All Along The Watchtower Edition
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On Public Image
Books, like clothes, music (should a bit of sound leak from our hi-tech earphones) and general demeanour, say something about who we are, who we would like people to think we are and who we ourselves aspire to be. It’s why the stereotype of the saturnine young man with the slim volume of poetry in his pocket exists, why publishers agonise so feverishly about book jackets and why I once nudged a friend on the tube in a chic part of west London to look at a pale, solemn young woman engrossed in a volume of Wittgenstein at 8.30 in
The Daily Square – Brand New Friend Edition
Today’s links of interest: How To Copyright An Atomic BombKirk follows the surprisingly short path from terrorist to copyright violator as he looks at the recent Aqua Teen Hunger Force promotion scandal. Sex, lies and literary fraudJust in time for the unveiling of our exciting new design…an update to the Norma Khouri story (you know, the thing that kept us at the edge of our seat in those early months). Heir of Victor Hugo fails to stop Les Mis IIRest easy, poppets, rest easy. Now we can let the market do its thing, you know? Vatican Defends Choice of DoubledayFunny
Top Secret Project Revealed!
As you might have noticed, things have changed around here. It was time. While we loved the serenity of our our old design, we felt like everyone was showing up at the party wearing the same theme. So we went out and found the blog equivalent of haute couture. Sure, we’re all fancy now, but we’re still the same blog you’ve come to know and love. …we still need a name for Logo Lady… No, no, we’re better. We’ve made improvements. Some are obvious, some are subtle. All, we believe, will make your lives easier, and, really, that’s what it’s
The Daily Square – Harmony In My Head Edition
We celebrate Penguin’s wiki experiment, the publishing industry’s bold move into the digital era, and billionaires who don’t do due diligence. Also, new Harry Potter due out in July. Save the wizard, save the publisher.
See The Trailer, Read The Book
So this friend says to us, “You know, the problem with books trailers posted on YouTube is that they’re so hard to find.” She then says, “You know, someone should do something about that.” There’s a follow up, maybe a day later, maybe two, “You know, I have an idea.” You’ll note that we couldn’t get a word in edgewise. This week, we’re celebrating the launch of that brilliant idea — WatchTheBook.com debuts today with three exciting book trailers and plans for many more. WatchTheBook offers authors an opportunity to promote their books…and readers an opportunity to actually find those
The Daily Square – Life Is White Edition
We remember Sidney Sheldon, the genius behind “I Dream of Jeannie”. Also, making money off the government the easy way.
In Which Victor Hugo Is Apparently Offended
So, okay, your great-great-grandfather wrote this book. It’s been translated like a zillion times and made into a major musical and multiple motion pictures, some of which have more artistic merit than others. Along the lines, various and sundry liberties have been taken with your great-great-grandfather’s work. Such is the process of adaptation. You never get an exact replica. But you don’t draw the line. Nor, you must ruefully acknowledge, did your father or his father or possibly even his father. You have your standards. And, if you’re a descendent of Victor Hugo and the work is Les Miserables, you