After six years of study and preparation and hard work, David Macaulay is finally satisfied with his latest book, The Way We Work. This time around, his subject is neither castle nor cathedral, but the human body itself.The author and illustrator spoke to NPR recently. When asked what age reader he intended to reach, he … Continue reading At Long Last Lymph Nodes
Writing for Money
No points for guessing who tops Forbes' list of best paid authors (answer here). Also rans include an author who's guest-starred on The Simpsons, Maine's scariest citizen, and the man with the world's largest collection of aviator glasses and flight jackets.Honorable Mention goes to Ken Follett whose Oprah-blessed novel Pillars of the Earth got him … Continue reading Writing for Money
His Purpleness
Last summer, Prince played 21 shows in 21 nights at London's O2 Arena. If you missed them, you might want to pick up a copy of 21 Nights, which has just been released. The book documents the London run--both backstage and onstage. Included are Prince's own poetry and lyrics and never-before-published photographs by Randee St. … Continue reading His Purpleness
Musings from Magers and Quinn 