Ever look at a pop-up book and wonder, How do they do that? This video gives a glimpse into the process of designing Sam Ita's forthcoming edition of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. I think the coolest part is his computer-driven paper cutter.The book itself will be available October 7.--David E
Go Go Gophers
Max Ross at the Rake has good news for U of M boosters:"According to this survey, the results of which were posted last week on this blog, the University of Minnesota's MFA program in creative writing is the 3rd-best in the nation."Congratulations, folks.--David E
Keeping it Local
David Mura heads up the Star Tribune's roundup of local literary news. His new novel Famous Suicides of the Japanese Empire is the poet and memoirist's first foray into fiction. Mura will be in our store for a reading on September 25. You can learn more on our events page.--David E
Musings from Magers and Quinn 