Lessons from a noir convention
Dustin Kurtz
Like the very best genre conventions it is characterized in every aspect by incredible enthusiasm… Read more »
Whither handwriting?
Sal Robinson
Where is the art of handwriting going? Or has it already gone? Philip Hensher, critic and novelist, has written a new book, The Missing Ink, on the decline of handwriting, as… Read more »
SLIDESHOW: Visiting the MoMA Library
Claire Kelley
One of my favorite places to spend the afternoon is the Museum of Modern Art library. To get in to do research, make an appointment by emailing the MoMA library… Read more »
Book piracy troubles in Zimbabwe
Ariel Bogle
Publishers and authors in Zimbabwe say that the police are only cracking down on the pirated DVD trade, and ignoring the highly active illegal book industry. The AFP reports on… Read more »
World Book Night marking a second year in the US
Nick Davies
World Book Night has been an institution in the UK and Ireland since 2010, and last year it crossed the pond, with the US celebrating it for the first time. Come… Read more »
