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The Written Image: The Word Dress
by Staff
March/April 2013
British bridal-gown designer Jennifer Pritchard Couchman created a dress made entirely out of book pages, which premiered at a literary festival in Lancaster, England, this past October.
Reagan Arthur Named Publisher of Little, Brown, Wells Tower (and Dad) at Burning Man, and More
by Evan Smith Rakoff
Reagan Arthur has been named the next publisher of Little, Brown; David L. Ulin discusses the newly-published work of New Yorker legend Joseph Mitchell; novelist Alix Ohlin considers the intricate relationship between male writers and female readers; and other news.
Wendig's Twenty-Five Things Writers Should Know, Johnny Depp's New Imprint, and More
by Evan Smith Rakoff
Actor Johnny Depp is launching a HarperCollins imprint called Infinitum Nihil; Microsoft announced the pricing for its new line of Surface tablets; the battle over the ownership of Franz Kafka's papers has been decided in court; and other news.
Twenty-One Twitter Novels by Famous Authors, Free Edgar Allan Poe E-Books, and More
by Evan Smith Rakoff
The Association of American Publishers reports sales rose over 13 percent for the first half of 2012; Robert Atwan lists the ten best essays written since 1950; literary podcast Other People with Brad Listi has created an app; and other news.
Burlington, Vermont
by Edie Rhoads
Join indie author Edie Rhoads as she showcases the local literary treasures of one of America’s most picturesque cities.
Nashville
by Adam Ross
Adam Ross, author of the New York Times Notable Book Mr. Peanut, takes us on a tour of his beloved Nashville, "a great secret, cool as all get-out but never self-consciously hip or competitive," with a literary life as vibrant as its musical one.
Madison, Wisconsin
by Michelle Wildgen
Author and Tin House Magazine editor Michelle Wildgen serves as our guide to the literary locales of Madison, Wisconsin, a city whose lofty earnestness in everything from food to literature inspired her two novels.
Iowa City
by Jan Weissmiller
Before heading to the Iowa Summer Writing Festival, held throughout June and July, get acquainted with the reading series, bars, landmarks, and people—including our guide Jan Weissmiller, co-owner of indie bookseller Prairie Lights Books—of designated City of Literature Iowa City.
Poetic People Power
by Rebecca Keith
May/June 2012
As literature concerned with today’s often-grim realities gains new prominence, a handful of literary organizations are highlighting the connection between poetry and politics and strengthening the network of socially conscious writers.
Portland, Maine
by Ron Currie Jr.
On his writers tour of Portland, Maine, award-winning author Ron Currie Jr. sets out to "dispel the persistent notion that Maine is intellectually DOA" by showcasing the city's thriving literary scene.