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The book business has changed forever. Here's how it happened.
Got a minute? Check out the book trailer here . In 1998, Richard Curtis--an old-school literary agent famous for his work on behalf of science-fiction, fantasy, thriller, and other genre authors--attended the first meeting of the Electronic Book Workshop. He listened to a roomful of geeks rapturously describing how they’d make the world’s great literature freely available on screens . . . until he finally stood up to break the bad news: “Have any of you ever heard of somethin
Karl Weber
Nov 6


Toni Morrison, Stephen King, and me
Among the most famous bookstores in the world—alongside Shakespeare & Company (Paris), the Strand (New York), and City Lights (San...
Karl Weber
May 20, 2024


Farewell to a Champion of Movies with Impact
So sorry to hear about the demise of Participant Media, the best movie studio you may never have heard of. Dedicated to supporting films...
Karl Weber
Apr 17, 2024


A rare series of honors for Martin Fiore's Humanity Reimagined
Martin’s Fiore’s Humanity Reimagined: Where We Go From Here (Rivertowns Books, 2021) has emerged as one of the most honored business...
Karl Weber
Jun 1, 2023


"Things Have Changed--But They Haven't Changed Enough," Says Bunyan Bryant
If you're like many Americans, Bunyan Bryant may be one of the most important contemporary leaders that you've never heard of. Raised in...
Karl Weber
May 2, 2022


Author Tom Nelson works to make America "One Day Stronger"
New America is a Washington, D.C.-based think tank that is "dedicated to renewing the promise of America by continuing the quest to...
Karl Weber
Oct 18, 2021


Honor to author Aaron Blight
Congratulations to Aaron Blight, just named a winner in the 2020 Best Indie Books Awards, "an international literary award contest...
Karl Weber
Dec 22, 2020


A Kirkus rave for author Steve Schmida
An honor authors covet is a favorable writeup in Kirkus Reviews, an authoritative guide to the quality of new books since 1933. Partner...
Karl Weber
Apr 9, 2020


A song for Doc Brown from Kathleen Battle
How often does an author have opera legend Kathleen Battle turn up unexpectedly at a book signing--and then get to hear her sing a verse...
Karl Weber
Dec 15, 2019
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