Comments on: The Rise of “Cause” Publishing http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/ International publishing news and opinion Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:04:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Annalemma Salutes: Gabriel Levinson, Book Bike Guy. | Annalemma Magazine http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-6715 Annalemma Salutes: Gabriel Levinson, Book Bike Guy. | Annalemma Magazine Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:40:05 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-6715 [...] futilely researching small press magazine distributors I came across a good article at Publishing Perspectives by Gabriel Levinson, reviews editor of Make: A Chicago Literary Magazine. The article concerning [...] [...] futilely researching small press magazine distributors I came across a good article at Publishing Perspectives by Gabriel Levinson, reviews editor of Make: A Chicago Literary Magazine. The article concerning [...]

]]> By: Thomas Riggs & Company Blog Missoula Montana independent book publishing virtual office publishers trends new media emerging technologies software http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-6671 Thomas Riggs & Company Blog Missoula Montana independent book publishing virtual office publishers trends new media emerging technologies software Tue, 27 Apr 2010 20:28:07 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-6671 [...] at Livity would probably agree with a previous article in Publishing Perspectives, “The Rise of ‘Cause’ Publishing,” which cites Dave Eggers’s Zeitoun and other McSweeney’s projects as evidence that [...] [...] at Livity would probably agree with a previous article in Publishing Perspectives, “The Rise of ‘Cause’ Publishing,” which cites Dave Eggers’s Zeitoun and other McSweeney’s projects as evidence that [...]

]]> By: Changing the World One Magazine at a Time http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-6583 Changing the World One Magazine at a Time Thu, 22 Apr 2010 07:02:14 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-6583 [...] READ: Publishing Perspectives on “The Rise of Cause Publishing” [...] [...] READ: Publishing Perspectives on “The Rise of Cause Publishing” [...]

]]> By: If They Need to Compete With Digital, Why Can’t Publishers Work Faster? http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-5234 If They Need to Compete With Digital, Why Can’t Publishers Work Faster? Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:42:57 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-5234 [...] this year we covered the new trend of “cause publishing” and in today’s lead story, we have an example of it: 100 Stories for Haiti, an anthology [...] [...] this year we covered the new trend of “cause publishing” and in today’s lead story, we have an example of it: 100 Stories for Haiti, an anthology [...]

]]> By: Gabriel Levinson http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4858 Gabriel Levinson Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:08:50 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-4858 UPDATE! Penguin continues to lead the pack on book design and with it they are venturing into cause publishing: http://causticcovercritic.blogspot.com/2010/02/this-is-how-to-do-it.html The closing of a rare bookstore in New York turned into literary activism, a sad story with a selfless end. Kudos, Mr. Warren: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/02/04/2010-02-04_sunset_for_skyline_village_rare_bookstore_now_part_of_history.html "Warren plans to donate most of his collection - about 10,000 books valued at $75,000 - to New Alternatives, a nonprofit that works with homeless kids. Warren says he wants to share his treasure trove with younger generations." Are you seeing the trend of cause publishing and/or literary activism in your community? Post a comment and let us know where else its happening! UPDATE!

Penguin continues to lead the pack on book design and with it they are venturing into cause publishing: http://causticcovercritic.blogspot.com/2010/02/this-is-how-to-do-it.html

The closing of a rare bookstore in New York turned into literary activism, a sad story with a selfless end. Kudos, Mr. Warren: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/02/04/2010-02-04_sunset_for_skyline_village_rare_bookstore_now_part_of_history.html

“Warren plans to donate most of his collection – about 10,000 books valued at $75,000 – to New Alternatives, a nonprofit that works with homeless kids. Warren says he wants to share his treasure trove with younger generations.”

Are you seeing the trend of cause publishing and/or literary activism in your community? Post a comment and let us know where else its happening!

]]> By: Linda Tan http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4773 Linda Tan Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:03:45 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-4773 Hi Grabriel, Do check out http://dramprojects.wordpress.com a group doing great work in Kuala Lumpur to encourage reading and Ruman Nur Salam http://rumahnursalam.blogspot.com/ who works with street kids. Just last week I was at a library in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (East Malaysia, on the island of Borneo) - it's state owned and they have a large children's area. We are going back (having invited ourselves!) when they open a branch village library. I am excited that new libraries are being opened! you can contact me via www.yusofgajahlingard.com or lindalingard@gmail.com Hi Grabriel,

Do check out http://dramprojects.wordpress.com a group doing great work in Kuala Lumpur to encourage reading and Ruman Nur Salam http://rumahnursalam.blogspot.com/ who works with street kids.

Just last week I was at a library in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (East Malaysia, on the island of Borneo) – it’s state owned and they have a large children’s area. We are going back (having invited ourselves!) when they open a branch village library. I am excited that new libraries are being opened! you can contact me via http://www.yusofgajahlingard.com or lindalingard@gmail.com

]]> By: Gabriel Levinson http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4764 Gabriel Levinson Tue, 02 Feb 2010 18:42:21 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-4764 Sarah, Yes! The Community Book Exchange is still going strong in Chicago, I happened past one of the boxes just the other day and it was overflowing with free books. For those who don't know: A few years ago, graphic designer Ryan Duggan happened past an empty newspaper box, slapped some paint on it to read FREE BOOKS and thus began the Community Book Exchange where anyone who passes by can leave a book and/or take a book. A few of these boxes can be found scattered throughout the city, including in Logan Square and Wicker Park. If I am not mistaken, this random act of literary activism blossomed into the Chicago Reader Book Swap, an annual free book exchange (date has not been announced for 2010 at the time of this posting). I hope you can make this happen in Buffalo, let me know how it goes! Regards, Gabriel Sarah,

Yes! The Community Book Exchange is still going strong in Chicago, I happened past one of the boxes just the other day and it was overflowing with free books.

For those who don’t know: A few years ago, graphic designer Ryan Duggan happened past an empty newspaper box, slapped some paint on it to read FREE BOOKS and thus began the Community Book Exchange where anyone who passes by can leave a book and/or take a book. A few of these boxes can be found scattered throughout the city, including in Logan Square and Wicker Park.

If I am not mistaken, this random act of literary activism blossomed into the Chicago Reader Book Swap, an annual free book exchange (date has not been announced for 2010 at the time of this posting).

I hope you can make this happen in Buffalo, let me know how it goes!

Regards,
Gabriel

]]> By: Readers rock publishing industry « Jack SpyWriter King | Author of Suspense http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4758 Readers rock publishing industry « Jack SpyWriter King | Author of Suspense Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:51:42 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-4758 [...] PublishingPerspectives: Contrary to death knell hyperbole of many pundits, we are entering a publishing epoch. Cause publishing, a vital trend being set by the independents, holds the future of the printed word. But in order to reinvent its influence on society, the big houses must follow the lead of the independent scene. Now is the time to take risks, and the investment necessary to take these risks isn’t just about money; its about making a personal connection with readers. From raising proceeds to raising awareness, literary activism is fast-becoming the new arbiter of cool. [...] [...] PublishingPerspectives: Contrary to death knell hyperbole of many pundits, we are entering a publishing epoch. Cause publishing, a vital trend being set by the independents, holds the future of the printed word. But in order to reinvent its influence on society, the big houses must follow the lead of the independent scene. Now is the time to take risks, and the investment necessary to take these risks isn’t just about money; its about making a personal connection with readers. From raising proceeds to raising awareness, literary activism is fast-becoming the new arbiter of cool. [...]

]]> By: Sarah Schneider http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4745 Sarah Schneider Mon, 01 Feb 2010 20:49:31 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-4745 Gabe, I'm thinking a book exchange program on street corners in old newspaper boxes would be a good way to help people in Buffalo access more reading material. I know Chicago has a similar program, which I discovered out in Logan Square by Lula's. I wonder if that program has been successful and is still running these days? On a side note, I've read "What is the What" and was thrilled that all the proceeds went to a great cause. Thank you for bringing attention to the new wave of literary activism! Best wishes, Sarah Gabe,
I’m thinking a book exchange program on street corners in old newspaper boxes would be a good way to help people in Buffalo access more reading material. I know Chicago has a similar program, which I discovered out in Logan Square by Lula’s. I wonder if that program has been successful and is still running these days?
On a side note, I’ve read “What is the What” and was thrilled that all the proceeds went to a great cause. Thank you for bringing attention to the new wave of literary activism!
Best wishes,
Sarah

]]> By: Gabriel Levinson http://publishingperspectives.com/2010/02/the-rise-of-cause-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-4744 Gabriel Levinson Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:38:48 +0000 http://publishingperspectives.com/?p=10776#comment-4744 Linda, I am interested to learn more about the NGOs producing books in Kuala Lumpur; glad to hear this truly is a worldwide phenom. I am using the Book Bike as a means to reach the public-at-large, to hopefully get people excited about books who may not have books at the forefront of their mind. I make it a point to visit public parks all over the city, to connect with people of all ages, ethnicities, economic classes, etc. Among my goals, I hope to instill a love of the personal library, the value of taking a book home and knowing its yours, that its something you can learn from, grow from, thoughts on the world that may have gone by unnoticed if not for this one amazing book someone handed to me in the park one sunny day... Regards, Gabriel Linda,

I am interested to learn more about the NGOs producing books in Kuala Lumpur; glad to hear this truly is a worldwide phenom.

I am using the Book Bike as a means to reach the public-at-large, to hopefully get people excited about books who may not have books at the forefront of their mind. I make it a point to visit public parks all over the city, to connect with people of all ages, ethnicities, economic classes, etc.

Among my goals, I hope to instill a love of the personal library, the value of taking a book home and knowing its yours, that its something you can learn from, grow from, thoughts on the world that may have gone by unnoticed if not for this one amazing book someone handed to me in the park one sunny day…

Regards,
Gabriel

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