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Jun12
Publishing Spotted: McSweeney's Money, Bookforum Blog, and Amis Attacks

McSweeney's Book<br> Release ClubWhat if a $130,000 debt sank one of the best small publishers in the business? To put it another way, what if writers like Lawrence Weschler or Stephen Dixon couldn't find a home for their unique stories? 

The good folks at McSweeney's just took a big hit from a publishing disaster. They support some of our favorite writers during this trying time for print authors, and it would be a terrible blow to lose them. As Mumpsimus reports, we can help the struggling house: "The AMS bankruptcy had a tremendous effect on the publishing world, and it left many small publishers with perilous, unanticipated financial losses. McSweeney's now reports: 'We lost about $130,000—actual earnings that were simply erased.'"

The New York Times has a new book blog, led by Dwight Garner. He has a good eye for content, spotting this Guardian essay by the one and only Martin Amis, “The Long Kiss Goodbye.” Garner grabs some good quotes and closes with a quality link--a web video featuring Mr. Amis and his "1,000-yard stare."

Bud Par reports that Bookforum just opened up an online home. My favorite feature of the new site is the Ivory Tower tag for wacky, yet thought-provoking, news from academia. You can't find this kind of material anywhere else--this is one scholarly publication I hope survives the digital revolution.

Publishing Spotted collects the best of what's around on writing blogs on any given day. Feel free to send tips and suggestions to your fearless editor: jason [at] thepublishingspot.com.

 


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