Tree of Papers
Author Denis Johnson’s archive has been acquired by The Harry Ransom Center, “a humanities research library and museum at The University of Texas at Austin.” (via HTMLGIANT)
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Isaac Fitzgerald
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Isaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king, thereby accomplishing three out of five of his childhood goals. Formerly of The Rumpus and McSweeney’s and most recently the founding editor of BuzzFeed Books, Isaac is now the co-host of BuzzFeed News’ Twitter Morning Show, #AMtoDM. He also appears frequently on The Today Show to talk books, and is co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos (with Recipes) (winner of an IACP award), and the author of a YA novel and picture book forthcoming from Bloomsbury. He uses Twitter.
Score 1 for Hard Copies
A new study shows that it takes folks “longer to read a book on an iPad or Kindle compared to the printed page.”
“Who do you want us to publish?”
Salt Publishing is looking for new, talented writers and they want your recommendations. (via HTMLGIANT)
Whiskey Review
“In short, Bernstein is taking apart the structures of conventional poetry, and more generally of the language we use every day – and which in turn uses us – in…
The Filming of Bunny Munro?
Looks like Nick Cave is trying to make The Death of Bunny Munro (one of Zak Smith’s favorite books of 2009), which actually started out as a screenplay, into a…
Must Show Proof of Purchase
Here’s a cool idea: “Between August 1 and November 30, 2010, Tin House Books will accept unsolicited manuscripts with one special condition–the submission must include a receipt that proves the…
“I was laughing almost uncontrollably.”
Three movies (ok, let’s be honest, two movies and one movie trailer) that Tao Lin liked.
Title Parade
“I have trouble with titles. Or more specifically, titles have trouble with me. Or people have trouble liking my titles. I’m not sure.” Rumpus contributor Joshua Mohr, author of Termite…