March 30, 2016

Book tech startup renounces traditional publishing, offers to sell your book to a traditional publisher

In the “philosophy” section of book tech startup Inkitt’s website, the “data-driven agent and publisher” confirms the failure of traditional publishing by citing the essence-of-worn-leather fact that Harry Potter was,… Read more »

Technology

Wordle up (for sale)! NYT swoops for puzzle craze — Tom Clayton
Solange unveils free library of rare works by Black artists and writers — Tom Clayton
Salman Rushdie to serialise his new book with controversial online platform Substack — Nikki Griffiths
Plymouth's RESPECT festival will see people become 'books' for Human Library — Tom Clayton

Obviously Action Bronson is writing a cookbook

Liam O’Brien

It was only a matter of time. Queens rapper Action Bronson, who shot to fame on the basis of his lyrical talent, love of food, and aural resemblance to Ghostface, is… Read more »

Paul McCartney would like his songs back now, please

Taylor Sperry

Tracking down and clearing permission to reprint song lyrics is a tedious noble rite of passage among editorial assistants everywhere. And the most expensive lines tend to also be the… Read more »

Foyles bookstore returns to profit

Simon Reichley

The UK is now two-for-two on resuscitating its flagship bookselling franchises. Last year, James Daunt of Daunt Books led Waterstones back to the black (well, with a little help from a… Read more »

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