What makes a lead book a lead book? For my Hot Type column, I asked a handful of presses how the casting process works. Read More at The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) »
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“Scholarly Presses Discuss What It Takes to Survive”
My report from this year's Association of American University Presses, held June 17-20 in Philadelphia. My assessment: Scholarly presses are "bloodied but still standing." Read More at The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) »
“Audio: What’s Next for Google Book Search?”
I sat down with Adam Smith, director of product management for Google, to talk about the Book Search project, the proposed settlement in the authors-and-publishers lawsuit against it, orphan works, and fears of a Google monopoly. Listen to the podcast. This is my podcast debut, FYI. Read More at The Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) »
“Louisiana State U. Press Fights To Preserve Its Essential Value”
My June 1 Hot Type column looks at why it's no longer enough for a university press to be considered a "valuable asset" to its parent institution. Read More at The Chronicle of Higher Education »
“From ‘Once Upon a Time’ to ‘Happily Ever After'”
In which I wander into the enchanted forest of fairy-tale scholarship and see what's lurking there. Lots, as it turns out. Read More at The Chronicle Review, journalism »
