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writer's blog home > blog archives page 70The Art of War Graphic Novel Tells of a Violent Future
Harper Perennial, an imprint of HarperCollins, has announced it will publish The Art of War: A Graphic Novel on July 31, 2012. May 7, 2012
Simon and Schuster Launches Pocket Star Ebook Imprint
Who doesn't have a fondness for the iconic Pocket Books paperback imprint? It was the first American paperback publisher, founded in early 1939. May 7, 2012
New Library of Congress Book Features Historical Presidential Campaign Posters
Presidential campaign posters are featured in a new book, Presidential Campaign Posters From the Library of Congress. May 5, 2012
Harvard and MIT Launch EdX, Which Will Offer Free Online Classes
EdX is a joint partnership between The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to offer online learning to millions of people around the world. May 5, 2012
Publishers in China Start Printing Advertisements on Book Covers
China Daily reports that some publishers in China have started printing ads on book covers. May 5, 2012
Time Wins Magazine of the Year at 2012 National Magazine Awards
Time magazine was named the Magazine of the Year at the ASME's 2012 National Magazine Awards. May 4, 2012
Mafia Enforcers Visit Grand Central Publishing in New Book Trailer
Hachette posted an awesome book trailer for The Family Corleone, the prequel to The Godfather which is based on a screenplay by Mario Puzo. May 4, 2012
Facebook Seeks $75 Billion to $95 Billion Valuation for IPO
The Wall Street Journal reports that Facebook is seeking an IPO price range for $25 to $35 a share. May 3, 2012
Walter Mosley Forms Production Company to Make Films of His Books
Walter Mosley has shelves full of bestselling novels and stories, many of which have been made into films. May 3, 2012
Newt Gingrich Suspends Campaign for President
Newt Gingrich has officially suspended his campaign to win the GOP nomination for the president in 2012. May 2, 2012
Chantal Restivo-Alessi Named Chief Digital Office of HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers has announced that Chantal Restivo-Alessi has been appointed to the position of Chief Digital Officer. May 2, 2012
Peter Bergen's Manhunt Details Ten Year Search for Osama Bin Laden
CNN national security analyst Peter Bergen has a new book out about the ten-year search for Osama Bin Laden, called Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden--from 9/11 to Abbottabad. May 2, 2012
Tea Obreht Wins 2011 New Voices Award
Tea Obreht has been announced as the winner of the 2011 New Voices award for her novel, The Tiger's Wife (Random House). May 2, 2012
Harry Potter Inspires Paper That Spells Out Blood Type
J. May 2, 2012
Warner Bros. Releases Classic Film Scripts as Ebooks
Warner Bros. May 1, 2012
Anderson Family Taking Books a Million Private
Clyde B. April 30, 2012
Uggie the Dog to Publish No Holds Barred Memoir
Simon & Schuster's Gallery Books imprint will publish the autobiography of Uggie the Dog, who starred in the Oscar winning film The Artist. April 30, 2012
Ebook Wars: Microsoft and Barnes & Noble Team Up to Take On Amazon
Microsoft and Barnes & Noble have teamed up to take on Amazon over ebooks. They plan to create an electronic reading focused subsidiary. April 30, 2012
Stephen King Gets Profane, Political
Stephen King is mad as hell and he's not going to take it anymore. April 30, 2012
Amazon.com and State of Texas Cut a Deal: Amazon Will Pay Sales Taxes Starting in July
Bricks and mortars bookstores in Texas have something to celebrate. April 29, 2012
Study Finds Two-Thirds of IT Administrators Have Considered Switching Careers Over Job Stress
GFI Software recently conducted an IT Admin Stress Survey, which found that 67% of IT administrators have considered switching careers due to job stress. April 28, 2012
Valerie Harper to Publish Memoir With Gallery Books
Simon & Schuster' Gallery Books imprint announced it will publish a memoir by actress Valerie Harper entitled I, Rhoda. April 28, 2012
Mel Gibson Explains Dispute with Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas Over Maccabees Script
Mel Gibson was a guest on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. April 28, 2012
Amazon Announces 1st Quarter Financials, Digital Products are Top Sellers
Amazon. April 27, 2012
Automattic, Company Behind WordPress, Expects to Hit $45 Million in Revenues This Year
AllThingsD reports that Automattic, the company behind WordPress. April 26, 2012

