Zombies are so 2009. This year, it’s all about the androids. Quirk’s latest literary mash-up sees Leo Tolstoy meet his robotics match with Android Karenina. Entertainment Weekly is over this trend and this Books@Torontoist editor can’t help but agree. When done well, it’s a hilarious and original tribute to the source work as well as a playful nudge at the zombie and vampire trends dominating pop culture today. But when done poorly? It feels like The Celebrity Apprentice: Season Two.
Another big trend? Bookclubs. The National Post announced the launch of The Afterword Reading Society today. If you check the list of panelists, you’ll realize this news bite is shameless self-promotion.
Who knew typographical characters could be so fascinating? Web Designer Depot looks at the history of the ampersand.
An archive of book ads, dating back to 1800.
Canada’s history magazine The Beaver has succumbed to the dirty minds of others. Because of changing connotations with the term beaver, they’re changing their name to the more family-friendly Canada’s History. Boys and girls, the internet is for porn.
Three positions publishing houses will need to fill in 2010. It’s an interesting look at how publishers need to adapt in the digital area.
