Archive for December, 2006

Nabokov’s nymphets

December 28, 2006

Richard Hell opines that Vladimir Nabokov really was attracted to 11-year-old girls. (See Nabokov’s remarks on the subject.)

December 28, 2006

Wole Soyinka recorded a farewell message to his dad instead of attending the funeral. Agents heard his voice, and moved in to arrest him. (Via.)

December 27, 2006

Editors are ditching the SASE in favor of CLMP’s Submission Manager.

December 27, 2006

Publishers talk with Kate Figes about their favorite books that didn’t sell, and other books they wish they’d published.