Both the CrimeFest event and its awards program have turned 10 years old this year, its four-day convention set this year in the West Country, in Bristol.
Why “Out of Office” is Meaningless in Publishing
Roger Tagholm muses on the end of the summer holidays in the UK and what vacation might have looked like for several executives in the internet age.
If Publishing Were Like Wimbledon…
Roger Tagholm imagines what it would be like if the publishing world adopted the traditions of Wimbledon and lawn tennis.
Friendly Takeover: Carlsen and Lappan Join Forces
German publisher Carlsen has taken over the humor program of Lappan Verlag to form the largest humor and cartoon publisher in the German-speaking market.
How Are Famous Fictional Characters Reacting to Scout’s Return?
Roger Tagholm imagines how other characters from fiction would react to the news that Harper Lee is giving Scout Finch a second chance at life.
Does British Humor Translate Across the Pond?
Do American readers really need a glossary to help define colloquial British words and phrases, particularly ones that signal humor?
‘Twas the Night before Christmas’ at the Book Publisher
Clement Clarke Moore’s famous holiday poem re-imagined by a book publisher on a bit of a bender.
A Humorous New Vocabulary for Book Publishing
At the New York Times’ Drafts blog, comedian Steve Macone offered a helpful, humorous glossary of terms for the modern book business.
Does Humor Translate?
Translating a book so it conveys the contextual framework while delivering the actual jokes is a daunting task indeed.
Why Bogus Flap Copy Erodes Readers’ Trust
Using platitudes like “remarkable” and “dazzling” in flap copy is forgivable, but calling a book “funny” when it is anything but is a much worse crime. Editorial by Nico Vreeland Flap copy always lies. It’s sickly understandable, considering the competitive marketplace for books. But, as a reader, it’s intensely frustrating to wade through book descriptions where the truth is more …
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