The trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s forthcoming film The Master was released this week. The film will be about a mercurial religion called “The Cause,” and the whole thing appears to be based on L. Ron Hubbard and the Church of Scientology.
The Master Gets a Trailer
How to Get Diversity in Publishing
Literary Hub has an excerpt of an essay by Chris Jackson, Editor in Chief of Random House's One World imprint on how we can actually achieve diversity in the publishing industry. "What’s the payoff of having a more diverse workforce? Well, there’s obviously the moral case to be made—and that’s a case that I think applies to any industry. But in book publishing, I think we have a special obligation, given our central role in shaping the culture." And he shares the origin story of how he started to work with Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Socioeconomic Diversity Matters
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Billionaire Book Critic
If you thought Bill Gates was content donating millions of dollars to charities around the world and hiding out in his exorbitantly expensive mansion compound, think again! The Microsoft founder and tech mogul reviews books on his personal blog, Gates Notes–and those reviews actually drive sales. Move over "Colbert Bump," the Gates Bump is here to stay.
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Emily Pullen on e-readers
Bookseller and blogger Emily Pullen discusses the e-reading experience in this morning's Shelf Awareness: "I have noticed that when I read on the device, my attention span is somewhat short. I rarely read for more than an hour--usually about 20 minutes. It's not because it is uncomfortable for my eyes or my hands. Instead I just don't get as immersed."
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So wait, the really rich are getting richer and richer?
There was an interesting piece on the intangible economics of fine art in this weekend's NYT Magazine that explains the difference between the markets for art and other luxury goods (like gold and property): "Because the art market isn’t regulated like financial securities, insider dealing is generally not illegal."
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