“If the Night Vale novel succeeds, it could inspire more podcast-to-book projects as publishers search for new mediums to mine.”
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The Author Of The ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Books Gets A Philosophy Prize For Them
“Cowell’s How to Train Your Dragon books, about the adventures of the Viking Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, ‘stand out not only for their humour, excitement, and startlingly vivid descriptive language, but also, more surprisingly, for their profound meditations on complex political, historical, emotional and moral themes,’ said Philosophy Now, announcing Cowell’s win.”
What Does Selling Out Even Mean Anymore?
“Yeah, so the movie’s on iTunes. It was shot over a period of twenty-five days in 4K digital in a 2.35 aspect ratio and has a 5.1 Dolby Surround mix, and now you can watch it on your fucking phone. I am somewhat ambivalent about your ease of access, dear consumer.”
The Talkiness Of A Mark Morris Rehearsal
“Mr. Morris’s sharp, unstinting observations have the bite of reality TV, like a melding of ‘Dance Moms’ and ‘Shark Tank,’ with dancers presenting ideas in movement, only to be lauded or crushed.”
How Amazon Became The Biggest Publisher Of Translated Literature In The U.S.
“Amazon Publishing typically distributes its books only through Amazon.com. As a result, you won’t see them on the New York Times bestseller list, which discounts books that are only available from a single retailer, or on the subway: most are sold in electronic form. … It wasn’t necessarily supposed to be this way.”
James Turrell Responds To Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ Video
Yes, the instantly super hot and addictive video *looks* like it was shot inside a Turrell light artwork, but the artist says otherwise.
Look, There’s Just No Need To Play The National Anthem Before A Symphony Concert
“It’s an odd, and frankly inappropriate, custom. In a performance that celebrates global artistry, this is no place for perfunctory patriotism. The pomp and circumstance of a national anthem mercilessly clashes with the complex creativity of classical composers.”
Spotify In Another Dispute Over Royalty Payments
“‘We used their data and it did not match up,’ Tony Brummel, Victory’s founder, said in an interview. ‘It was 30 percent off, meaning we were 30 percent underpaid.'”
The Good News About Rescuing Art From ISIS
“For the first time, American museums are taking an active role in protecting cultural heritage under threat from Islamic State.”
Theater J Hires A New Artistic Director, 10 Months After A Controversial Firing
“The controversial dismissal of Roth means Immerwahr and Theater J — a 240-seat company operating within the D.C. Jewish Community Center — will be closely watched regarding its programming and response to pressure.”