AltWeeklies Wire
How Big is Harry Potter?new
Considering all the hype surrounding the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series, you would think that the July 21 release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is one of the most anticipated events in human history. Well, almost.
Portland Phoenix |
Joel C. Theriault |
07-03-2007 |
Books
Out With the Book Tour?new
Powell's Books is trying out an alternative to the traditional author's book-reading event to promote a new release.
Portland Phoenix |
Christopher Gray |
06-08-2007 |
Books
Tags: Ian McEwan, On Chesil Beach
Bankruptcy Won't Hurt Eggers's Fundraisingnew
Scores of independent publishing houses have been hurt by the bankruptcy of the corporation that owns Publishers Group West, including McSweeney's, which publishes Eggers's new book, the proceeds from which are to go to charity.
Portland Phoenix |
Christopher Gray |
03-02-2007 |
Books
Tags: Dave Eggers, What is the What
King's Tower Spawns Anothernew
For a lot of Stephen King fans, the Dark Tower series is the Holy Grail of his writing, but the series -- through a new, graphic-novel, chapter in its long history -- is gunning for some new fans.
Portland Phoenix |
Michelle Souliere |
01-31-2007 |
Books