French publisher Short Édition is quickly capitalizing on the popularity of its short-story dispensers, more than doubling the number since their November debut and getting one into one of California’s best-known cafés.
New French Vending Machines Dispense Free Short Stories
Eight Short Edition vending machines are being set up throughout Grenoble, France to dispense free short stories to the reading public.
Confessions of a Gay Erotica Writer in the Era of Indie Publishing
Self-published gay erotica writer M.P. Rey reveals his joy at moving from the dusty shelves of hidden rainbow-flag bookstores to better status on Amazon.
Okwiri Oduor Wins 15th Caine Prize for African Writing
Kenyan Okwiri Oduor has won the 15th Caine Prize for African Writing, often described as Africa’s leading literary award.
Introducing Readux Books: Short Form Translations
Publishing Perspectives’ Berlin-based contributing editor Amanda DeMarco is launching a new short-form publishing company focusing on translations.
Junot Diaz Wrote a Short Story Worth a New Mercedes
Junot Diaz’s short story Miss Lora defeated a strong list of British writers to take home the £30,000 Sunday Times EFT Private Bank short story prize.
“Why Not Just Carve a Story on the Head of a Bullet…”
Stephen Colbert and George Saunders traded entertaining and insightful commentary about the nature of the short story, which Saunders described as more urgent than the novel.
Gabo Goes Digital, Spain’s RHM Adds ‘Flashy’ Digital Imprint
One Hundred Years of Solitude is finally released as an official e-book, while Random House Mondadori launches a new, global imprint for digital shorts, RHM Flash.
Is 2012 Going to Be ‘The Year of the Short Story?’
The short story has long been derided by traditional publishers as unprofitable. Yes several publishers are seeing a future in the format. What’s changed?
Italy’s 40K Books: No Paper, No Attention Span, No Problem
Milan-based 40K Books is convinced that less is more, and offers e-books that can be read in 60 minutes or less.