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In a dramatic move, Target takes a costly stand against Amazon and “showrooming” The New York Times headline says it all: “Target, Unhappy With Being an Amazon Showroom, Will Stop Selling Kindles.” The story beneath that headline, by Stephanie Clifford and Julie Bosman,… Read more »
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It’s Short Story Month, here’s some Tao Lin Dan Wickett, founder of Dzanc Books and Emerging Writers Network inaugurated Short Story Month in 2007. All month long on EWN and elsewhere, folks are reviewing, reading, and talking about… 3 / Read more »
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Christies in Paris is auctioning off a large collection of porn — er, curiosa Christie’s, the celebrated auction house in Paris, has scheduled for May 11th a substantial collection of curiosa. The noteworthy collection includes the pornographic illustrations from both low and high brow… Read more »
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Chinese publishers test advertising on book covers Chinese publishers have begun putting advertisements directly on book covers, the China Daily reports. “My Son, Yo-Yo, written by the mother of renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma and released in March,… 1 / Read more »
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Free Comic Book Day This Saturday marks the tenth anniversary of Free Comic Book Day, an annual event since 2002 that delivers exactly what it promises. Retailers across the country will be offering specially… Read more »
- Day in Review
Forgive us our debts Celebrity book review: Franzen likes Hot Pink Newt Gingrich’s campaign as a children’s book Q&A with Mike Watt Etgar Keret interviewed Confessions of a book lover… Read more »
