Jason Boog at GalleyCat writes:
Orbit Books creative director Lauren Panepinto gave aspiring artists, science fiction fans, and publishing aficionados a peek into her long process of designing a book cover. This two-minute video captures every Photoshop tweek and edit on the cover design of an upcoming novel by Gail Carriger.
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Based on exciting discoveries in mathematics, genetics, psychology and sociology, ‘Connected’ is an innovative and fascinating exploration of how social networks operate. In this brilliantly original and effortlessly engaging exploration of how much we truly influence one another, pre-eminent social scientists Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler explain why obesity is contagious, why the rich get richer, even how we find and choose our partners. Intriguing and entertaining, with revelatory implications for everything from our notion of the individual to ideas about health care policy, ‘Connected’ will change the way you think about every aspect of your life, and how you live it.
http://www.connectedthebook.com
Watch more: Connected video – Why Fat is Catching
Read more: Authors Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler on the Amazing Power of Social Networks
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In the amazingly evocative narrative, we follow the Depression-era adventures of Jason and Whit Fireson—bank robbers known as the Firefly Brothers by the press, the authorities, and an adoring public that worships their acts as heroic counterpunches thrown at a broken system.
To get a flavour of the book take a look at this video – currently featuring the US jacket and pub dates. Our version looks like this and is published in April, but don’t worry if you cant wait that long…
…We know you’ll love the book as much as we did which is why we’re giving away proof copies. Click here to find out how to get your hands on one, hot off the press or the slab, whichever you prefer.
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Check out parts two and three…
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Strange Days Indeed, tells the story of the 1970′s, a decade of collective nervous breakdown, financial meltdown, and political turmoil - a time not unlike our own. With his acute sense of the absurd Francis Wheen slices through the melange of mistrust and conspiratorial fever to recount an era of power cuts, military coups, economic anarchy and the arrival of Uri Geller. Strange Days Indeed publishes on September 3rd.
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I Know This Much: from Soho to Spandau is out in paperback this Thursday. It is published by Fourth Estate.
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Last week, Me Cheeta was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
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Rosie’s Deli has become an intimate and eclectic place where food, music and friends from all over the world tumble into one place on Electric Avenue There’s not really another café like it; it’s tiny, welcoming, warm and fantastic.
During some time out from the Café, Rosie decided to write a cook book, and I for one and glad she did! There are recipes for a hangover (often useful to me), dishes for dates (lets not talk about that) and soulful suppers to comfort and soothe (I refer you to the last parentheses). For me, this is a great cook book because it’s all about food that depends on who you are with and how you are feeling (and what’s in fridge — another important factor in my cooking escapades); all of which makes preparing a great meal that fits the moment easy and fun.
Rosie’s not a chef, she’s a damn good cook who knows her stuff and how to make a meal that lifts the spirits. Well, I’m sort of bound to say all of this really aren’t I? — seeing as work for her publisher and all — but I challenge you to look at this fantastic recipe for quail’s egg and pancetta tart and not fall in love with Rosie. Don’t be put off by the ingredients — it’s about as easy as making a bacon and egg sandwich! Take a look at the video to see what to do.
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