Chabon’s newest book is out and I haven’t picked up a copy yet. I saw a few in the bookstore, but after reading about the limited edition silk screened slipcover, how can I not hold out and hunt for my own box? So I’m passing on the hardbacks. It’s true, I am a sucker for book marketing ploys, but this really is cool.
Speaking of book marketing… one of the industry’s most energetic “pusherman o’ the printed page” is becoming one of the blogosphere’s most prolific reviewers and has just posted about Chabon’s book.
Say it with me… “Gotta get this book”… “Gotta get this book…
NoveList
I have never tried NoveList before, but was impressed by the information on the BPL’s blog. So I’m passing it along in case you’re ever looking for a resource like this. I can think of a few times where I wish I had known this was available. I’ll have to put it through its paces and pass along a ‘review’.
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Preserving bound books
There’s a new site that’s up and running in an effort to preserve the bound book. Unlike many folks upset about “digital media” intruding on print media’s turf, the folks at Future of the Book seem to be operating with a much broader perspective. They’re even working in digital printing and media into some of their projects. It should be fun to watch how they evolve and just how myopic their vision does/doesn’t get.
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Lovely lofts for literacy
Just added a new date to our {head}:sub/head Book Events Calendar…
May 12th (Mother’s Day weekend) is the day of the Historic Footnotes Loft Tour. Tickets are $15 prior to the downtown tour and $20 the day of. All proceeds go to support The Literacy Council and its programs.
