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A Tale of Two Cities: London and New York in 2013
Just got back from a quick trip to London. I’ve always loved London, but this time I was overwhelmed. Not from the bookstores one stumbles upon, although those were fantastic as usual. Not because I look out of my hotel window and think I see where the Beatles held their rooftop concert. Not because of Continue reading
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Small Press Shout-Out: Kaya Press!
Hard to top the logo of the great Kaya Press: A little puzzling? Not after they explain: “When tigers used to smoke…” is a traditional Korean phrase used at the beginning of folk tales, similar to “Once upon a time.” Korean folk paintings often feature images of tigers smoking long, bamboo pipes, often accompanied by Continue reading
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Small Press Shout-Out: Tiny TOE Press
I’ve written before about the role for small presses in the brave new publishing world. And in my dream bookstore. Today’s small-press shout out goes to Tiny TOE Press, an Austin-based “kitchen-table press” that publishes handpressed books. Check out their definition of DIY publishing and their catalog. And dream bookstore entrepreneurs, remember: I’d like a nice table Continue reading
Jacke Wilson 