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Continue reading →: Go Read This | France pioneers ‘crowdfunded’ publishing | Books | guardian.co.uk
Fascinating idea. Reminds me of the Hol Art Books Team Publishing way of publishing, though Hol Art contributors take a much more active role: The publishers are now looking for co-editors to help fund publication of the books. Each co-editor must invest €11 in their chosen title, and will then…
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Continue reading →: Go Read This | The Independent Bookseller : Alexia Golez
Nice post over on Alexia Golez’ blog today about her mother’s bookselling: The shop was a mix of old books and new. Customers were regulars, people who’d pop in for a chat as much as a book. Books were laid away for people. Facebook a social network? Your independent bookseller…
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Continue reading →: Quick Link | An American hero time forgot | Philadelphia Inquirer | 07/18/2010
Barry’s family were originally from Wexford! One of Barry’s most horrific battles, in May 1781, showed his courage and ability to inspire others – even while wounded. The bloody action with two British ships in the Atlantic nearly ended in defeat. Without wind, Barry’s already damaged and undermanned frigate, the…
