9. No other industry has so many new product introductions. Every new book is a new product, needing to be acquired, developed, reworked, designed, produced, named, manufactured, packaged, priced, introduced, marketed, warehoused, and sold. Yet the average new book generates only $100,000 to $200,000 in sales, which needs to cover all of these expenses, leaving only small amounts available for each area of expense. This more than anything limits how much publishers can invest in any one new book and in its marketing campaign.

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Brooklyn.

was lovely this weekend, especially.

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Reading Series | Creative Writing Program | NYU

Thursday, April 19th, 7:00 p.m.

The New Salon: Writers in Conversation

George Saunders (with David Lipsky)

George Saunders is a “New York Times” bestselling author whose titles include the story collection “In Persuasion Nation” (Riverhead Books, 2006), and the essay collection “The Braindead Megaphone” (Riverhead Books, 2007). His reading will be followed a conversation with writer David Lipsky.

Location: Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues

This Thursday…

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Week 6 in the MLS: NY Red Bulls host the San Jose Earthquakes, level at 2 at the half.

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I highly suggest Canteen on Smith St for your coffee and sandwich needs.

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And the winner… #fridaynightfights

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My Friday Night at Friday Night Fights down at the Broad St Ballroom.

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By the Book - David Sedaris, the Author of ‘Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk,’ on His Reading Habits - NYTimes.com

I like listening to books as well, as that way you can iron at the same time.

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The International Poster for Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’

The new international poster for Wes Anderson’s upcoming film ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ has made it’s way online. It’s not a poster for a Wes Anderson film unless it features the entire cast front-and-center looking directing forward.

‘Moonrise Kingdom’ stars Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, Bill Murray, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, Jason Schwartzman, Jared Gilman, and Kara Hayward. ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ opens in limited release on May 25th.

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Redundant to put Wes Anderson’s name on this poster.

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Love the use of The Pixies in this.

(Source: Spotify!)

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Events/Tickets | Friday Night Fights

I’m going to see my first Pro Muay Thai boxing match tonight. And that’s a little scary to me.

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Everything you need to know about the e-book lawsuit in one post — paidContent

This was a big week in ebooks and publishing and this post explains why.

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Work in Progress » Blog Archive » Jonathan Franzen: Comma-Then

Brand new Franzen essay/excerpt from his upcoming collection. READ.

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Girls: And It’s Chill to Hear Them Talk - Hollywood Prospectus Blog - Grantland

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Creative Writing Program to Feature "Art of Fielding" Author Chad Harbach today at KGB Bar at 7pm

Friday, April 13, 7 p.m.
Emerging Writers Reading Series—Chad Harbach, Guest Author
Chad Harbach’s debut novel, The Art of Fielding (Little, Brown), was selected by the New York Times as one of the “Ten Best Books of 2011”. The Emerging Writers Reading Series showcases the student talent of NYU’s graduate Creative Writing Program and features established writer as special guests.
Note location: KGB Bar, 85 East 4th Street

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Everything you need to know about the e-book lawsuit in one post — paidContent

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