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Jim Henson + Douglas Adams = The Greatest Collaboration That Never Happened

News by Kimberly Turner

September 17, 2012 (1) comments

Jim Henson and Douglas Adams planned to create a TV special that would use Muppets to help viewers learn to love technology. It never happened, but imagine the magic if it had...

UPDATED WITH WINNER -- Little Punk on the Prairie: Win A Copy of 'Ghost Dances' by Josh Garrett-Davis

News by Joshua Chaplinsky

September 17, 2012 (25) comments

Win a copy of Josh Garrett-Davis' historical punk rock plains memoir, 'Ghost Dances: Proving Up on the Great Plains.'

James Ellroy's 'Blood's A Rover' Headed To The Silver Screen

News by Rob W. Hart

September 17, 2012 (2) comments

James Ellory's latest novel, 'Blood's a Rover', has been acquired. No word on directors or casting, but Ellroy will serve as an executive producer on the project.

Apple Afraid Of The Word 'Vagina', Censors Book Title In iTunes

News by Rob W. Hart

September 14, 2012 (14) comments

In its quest to rid the world of all things offensive, Apple has deemed the word 'vagina' as too racy--even if its the title of a book.

Man Attacks Literary Agent, Allegedly Because She Rejected His Query

News by Rob W. Hart

September 14, 2012 (11) comments

Literary Agent Pam van Hylckama was attacked in her car, and though she originally thought it was random, police believe the perp was a writer she rejected.

The Editor Will See You Now: Harper Voyager To Accept Unagented Manuscripts

News by Kimberly Turner

September 14, 2012 (2) comments

Harper Voyager, HarperCollins's sci-fi and fantasy imprint, will hold an open call for manuscripts to discover talented new authors from October 1-14. Are they looking for you?

Bronx Teacher Looking For New Books For Her Students--All You Have To Do Is Vote For Her Project

News by Rob W. Hart

Utilizing OO.com, a website through which people can vote on projects to be funded, a teacher is trying to get new copies of 'Uglies' by Scott Westerfeld for her class.