Sales of 1984 Skyrocket in Wake of NSA Surveillance Scandal
News by Christopher Shultz June 12, 2013 (1) comments
Now that we know the government is watching us 24/7, the book that probably gave politicians their ideas is a hit again.
Cover Battles: Classic Book Redesigns vs. Original Art
Column by Kimberly Turner April 19, 2013 (3) comments
Old vs New. Classic vs Pulpy. Depressing vs Chick Lit-y. Classy vs Cheesy. What will win LitReactor's battle of the book covers? Take a look at these redesigns of literary classics and cast your vote.
Planned Gandhi Memorial Cancelled to Save George Orwell's Birthplace
News by Dean Fetzer
110 years ago, novelist George Orwell was born in Bihar, India, but new plans for a memorial park for Mahatma Gandhi would have “encroached” on his house.
Why Write?
Column by Karina Wilson February 27, 2013 (13) comments
Why write? After George Orwell, Joan Didion and Jonathan Franzen, a panel of writers at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, debate the issue.
Andy Serkis To Direct And Act In Adaptation Of 'Animal Farm'
News by Rob W. Hart October 23, 2012 (5) comments
Serkis--probably best known for providing the motion-capture performance for Gollum in 'The Lord of the Rings' movies--will take on George Orwell's classic novella.
New Release Roundup: Recommendations for August 2012
Column by John Jarzemsky August 1, 2012 (1) comments
A look at what's new and exciting in the month of August.
Hollywood Considering A New Film Adaptation Of Orwell's '1984'
News by Rob W. Hart March 23, 2012 (11) comments
With dystopian lit all the rage, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer and Shepard Fairey (yes, really) are gearing up for a new film adaptation of George Orwell's seminal novel.
