Ari Fleischer Headed for Bestseller Lists

Think that the public's insatiable appetite for political books would wane now that the presidential election is over? Well, think again. February 22, 2005

Seymour Hersh Wins Fifth Polk Award

Legendary investigative journalist Seymour Hersh of The New Yorker has won his fifth George Polk Award for his accounts of prisoner abuse in Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison. February 22, 2005

The Minutemen Ride Again

The Associated Press shares the exciting news that the Minutemen are riding again. February 21, 2005

New Line to Film Hiassen's Hoot

New Line Cinema has partnered with production companies Walden Media and the Kennedy/Marshall Company to produce a feature adaptation of the popular Carl Hiaasen children's novel Hoot. February 21, 2005

Verizon Offers Music Videos by Mobile Phone

Verizon Wireless and Warner Music Group (WMG) have announced the launch of a mobile music video download service called V CAST. February 21, 2005

The Secret Bush Tapes--Author Says It's All His Publisher's Fault

The New York Times dropped a bombshell yesterday with its story about former presidential friend, wiretapper extraordinaire and author Douglas Wead. February 21, 2005

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Sideways Win Big At Writers Guild Awards

The 57th annual Writers Guild Awards were held on Saturday. February 21, 2005

The Bush Tapes: Wiretapped by a Friend

Just when you thought it was safe to talk to your friends without first doing a wiretapping sweep, The New York Times gets the journalistic scoop of the new year with the release of a bunch of tape recordings of President Bush before he was President Bush. February 20, 2005

Jeff Gannon Considering Blawgsuit

Newsweek reports that Jeff Gannon, the "reporter" who resigned after blogs indicated that he was not using his real name (James Guckert) when he lobbed softballs at the president during press conferences. February 20, 2005

Take-Two Purchases Civilization Rights

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. February 20, 2005

Paris Hilton Gets Hacked

Will it never end? La Hilton, the bestselling author of that classic work, Confessions of an Heiress, has once again landed right on her derriere in the spotlight. February 20, 2005

Hunter S. Thompson Dead at 67

Gonzo journalist, counterculture hero and bestselling writer Hunter S. February 20, 2005

Richard Chilcott Named Senior Vice President, Paperchase U.S.

Borders Group Inc. February 19, 2005

Bush Dangerously Close to the Read My Lips Zone

President George W. February 18, 2005

Meredith to Launch Hispanic Women's Lifestyle Magazine

Meredith Corporation, the publisher of titles like Better Homes and Gardens, Ladies' Home Journal and More magazines, announced that it will launch its first lifestyle and shelter publication for Hispanic women. February 18, 2005

O'Reilly Launches Make Magazine

Make is a new magazine from O'Reilly Media focusing on do-it-yourself technology projects. February 18, 2005

Production Begins on Eucalyptus

Fox Searchlight Pictures announced that production will begin February 7 on Eucalyptus, an imaginative fairy tale about love and life in Australia, starring an Aussie cast led by Oscar winners Russell Crowe and Nicole Kidman, and Australian Film Institute Award winners Jack Thompson and Hugo Weaving. February 18, 2005

Jason Alexander to Publish Children's Book

Scholastic, a children's book publisher, announced that it will publish a new picture book by first-time author -- comedian and actor Jason Alexander in May, 2005. February 18, 2005

Man Booker International Prize Finalists Announced

Eighteen authors have been selected for the Man Booker Prize, which carries a large 60,000 pound prize. February 18, 2005

Noonan: MSM Just Another Player Now

Peggy Noonan, a contributing editor of The Wall Street Journal, looks at the blogging world and its impact on journalism and the media in her latest opinion piece. February 18, 2005

David Yates to Direct Fifth Potter Film

British television helmer David Yates has been signed to direct Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth film adaptation of J. February 18, 2005

Dean Koontz: Odd Facts About Author of Odd Thomas

Bestselling author Dean Koontz is the most famous author that refuses to do a book tour. February 18, 2005

Ari-Bob Wades into Gannongate

Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer (affectionately known as Ari-Bob by our nickname-loving president), waded into the Gannongate mess with an interview with Editor and Publisher, which has been doggedly following the simmering scandal. February 17, 2005

Doug Herzon Named President Spike TV

Herb Scannell, MTV Networks Group President, has appointed Doug Herzog as President, Spike TV, adding the responsibility of overseeing Spike TV to his existing role as President, Comedy Central. February 17, 2005

Syria and Iran: A Match Made in ....

The Associated Press shares the good news that Iran and Syria have decided to create a united front "to confront all the challenges imposed (on us) by others. February 16, 2005