“Some of it is classical, some of it involves pop stars across generations, and some of it is about animals.”
Tag: 12.09.11
You Can’t Read Every Book (So Chill Out)
“Until books are downloaded into our brain, Matrix-style, the idea of reading everything is pure science fiction.”
German Art Forgery Ring Much More Extensive Than Thought
“It seems that almost the entire art world was caught out… The [forgeries] have circulated widely over the years, passing through the hands of major auction houses, art dealers, experts in their field, and distinguished, knowledgeable private collectors. I’m sure there will be more wreckage washed up on the shore before we see the end of this.”
The Euro Is A Failure As A Piece Of Design Too
“1 January 2012 will mark 10 years since the euro coins and notes appeared in people’s wallets. But as simple objects, pieces of design and branding, emotional items that bind us together, they are seen as a failure: a limp bureaucratic compromise where art was needed.”
When NYer Movie Critic David Denby Broke A Review Embargo (Ruh-Roh!)
“The current system of sneaks, leaks and embargoes is phony, with fan mash notes passing as critiques, and ratings that can be easily manipulated by anonymous posters. By the time the professional critics arrive, the job often seems less about reviewing a new film that trying to offer a correction to an already-formed consensus.”
Video Websites Begin To Attract Pro Content
“Networks started on the radio and then they moved to television, and then cable came about, and then hundreds more networks arrived. And now I think we’re going to see a slew of new networks that are being born on YouTube and other digital platforms.”
Minnesota Arts Organizations Complain About State Arts Grants System
“The Arts Board’s more exacting approach comes in a charged political atmosphere that is focusing greater scrutiny on state funds intended for the arts. Some leaders from organizations whose applications came up short complain the Arts Board lacks the staff to answer questions and help applicants through what they say is a byzantine grant process.”
Network TV Is Now 60 Years Old, And It’s Hardly Changed A Bit
“Critics are forever spouting off about TV’s ‘golden age.’ Not a few of them think we’re in the middle of it right now. But the fact is that virtually all of TV’s formulaic programming genres were in existence 60 years ago, and that some had already been perfected.”
How One Author Self-Published A Hit Novel Without Selling Any Actual Books
This past spring, Darcie Chan “bought some ads on Web sites targeting e-book readers, paid for a review from Kirkus Reviews, and strategically priced her book at 99 cents to encourage readers to try it. She’s now attracting bids from foreign imprints, movie studios and audio-book publishers, without selling a single copy in print.”