October 26, 2009 – 5:34 pm
A model’s hips narrower than her head? A torso as long as a giraffe’s neck? Take a look at this New York Times article and see what can happen when photo retouching gets out of hand.
We’re not the only ones shaking our heads. Britain’s Liberal Democrats want to put an end to it and [...]
October 23, 2009 – 10:14 am
All the entries are in, let the voting begin! View and vote on your favorites in the Best Blurb Books Contest.
There’s a ton of talent to choose from. So, have fun, get inspired, and vote for as many books as you’d like, but please remember – only one vote per book.
Get cracking! Voting [...]
October 22, 2009 – 12:48 pm
It’s no secret that The Huffington Post is one of the premier sources of news commentary and coverage on the web, featuring the points of view of a diverse and prestigious group of folks. We’re proud to add to this list our own founder and CEO, Eileen Gittins.
Eileen’s first post is live now; a [...]
October 21, 2009 – 5:27 pm
Tortilla chips, bean bags, and beer bottles – yep, that’s right. In a recent New York Times interview, travel photographer Robert Caplin shared some of his secrets on how to shoot like a pro on a shoestring budget.
Take a look at the article and learn how to filter your flash using tools at hand [...]
October 20, 2009 – 12:24 pm
Check out this humorous piece by Ellis Weiner in the New Yorker. A great lampoon of the publishing industry, it features an editor’s misguided advice on getting your book noticed. “Reddit bites,“ “Google scaffold,” and “FB/MS interlink torrent” anyone?
Oh yeah, and by the way, in this piece, the editor has moved all of [...]
October 16, 2009 – 6:11 pm
Time is running out! The Best Blurb Books Contest ends this Thursday, October 22. So, if you haven’t already entered your book, now is the time. It’s easy – just enter here and follow the steps. There’s no cost to enter. All books made and purchased after September 17, 2009 are eligible. You can also [...]
October 16, 2009 – 12:51 pm
Photography.Book.Now 2009 is bringing the party to Chicago! So far we’ve hosted events in New York, San Francisco, and London, and each city has been better than the last. We haven’t had the opportunity to check in our people in the windy city as often as we’d like, so we’re pretty excited to hang out [...]
