New York Times 100 Notable Books of 2009: “…one heartening development has been the resurgence of the short story — and of the short-story writer. Twelve collections made our fiction list, and four biographies of short-story masters are on the nonfiction list.” via The New York Times.
“AUTHOR: A large class of individuals (approximately three times as numerous as readers) serving a promotional function in book marketing or providing make-work for editorial interns.” via Tom’s Glossary of Book Publishing Terms
From the discovery of the 1898 International Dictionary to linotyping the entries to printing the last print on the vandercook to cutting the fingertabs of the deluxe edition, this video gives a quick overview of the process of creating the Pictorial Webster’s fine press edition.
via Pictorial Webster’s: Inspiration to Completion on Vimeo.
MAD about Words
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Mary Ann de Stefano
Writer, editor, writing coach. Cool, clear-eyed, seeker of wisdom and truth. I believe in you.
