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The First Book From Bourdain’s Imprint Arrives With An Open-To-The-Public Party

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:33:46 GMT

Source: www.thebraiser.com --- Thursday, May 09, 2013
We may have been a bit overly excited, announcing the first title in Anthony Bourdain’s publishing arm ( Ecco , a HarperCollins Imprint) all the way back in November, but now The Prophets of Smoked Meat is nearly here and we’re breaking out in meat sweats all over again. Written by self-proclaimed “BBQ Snob” Daniel Vaughn , who Bourdain hailed as “the Yoda of Barbecue, a man of impeccable smoked meat credentials, known most notoriously as the guy upon whose tireless quest for slow-cooked meat-related wisdom mainstream media shamelessly piggybacks,” in the original press release. “With this Book,” he continues, “we hope, he shall finally get his due as the undisputed, argument ending source of all knowledge.” As if landing the coveted first-born spot in Bourdain’s publishing venture wasn’t props enough, we’ll take this to mean the man knows a thing or two and we should all pick up a copy on Wednesday, May 14. The Book, said to be a definitive guide to classic Texas barbecue, features recipes, but also insight into the people and techniques behind our country’s favorite pastime food. To celebrate the launch in as fitting a way as possible, Vaughn and Bourdain will be appearing at a BrisketTown “BBQ bash of epic proportion,” according to the invite, next Thursday, and you’re all invited. It would be pretty hypocritical to launch a down-home BBQ Book extolling the virtues of backyard dining, and then have your launch party at a shman ...

Harper Collins’ digital-first mystery imprint, Tripoli book fair attracts readers, and more

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:56:07 GMT

Source: www.quillandquire.com --- Tuesday, April 30, 2013
HarperCollins announces digital-first mystery Imprint Tripoli’s first second-hand Book fair since 2011 war exceeds attendance expectations Cory Doctorow suggests publishers should fight e-retailers for data ownership J.J. Abrams partners with author Doug Dorst on first novel South Korean bookseller significantly cuts ebook prices to grow market ...

What book or film impacted your life or altered how you see the world? What art left a lasting imprint on your soul?

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:58:17 GMT

Source: ignatianeducator.com --- Monday, April 29, 2013
Over the last two weeks I’ve been reflecting upon the Book Unbroken, Laura Hillenbrand’s account of Olympic runner and WWII hero Louis Zamperini. It’s one of the best books I’ve ever read, so captivating that I feel like I temporarily developed a photographic memory. I’m not sure this Book changed, or will end up changing, [...] ...

New Book Presents Broader Portrait of Rossiter, Architect Who Left Imprint on Litchfield County and Beyond

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:52:33 GMT

Source: countytimes.com --- Monday, April 22, 2013
WASHINGTON—When asked if Ehrick Rossiter, the architect of refined days gone by and local legend who created hundreds of distinguished structures, from Litchfield County to New Jersey, gets the credit he deserves, Roxbury author Ann Smith is quick with an answer. ...