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Encourages students to practice their language mechanics and detail skills as they analyze a picture, picture caption and story for grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, usage, capitalization, or content errors and then correct the errors like real editors. Reading level: grade 8; ability level: grade 8-adult; 33 activities; guide to grammar, usage, and punctuation; and answers included. Reproducible for single-classroom or single-home use. ... Read more

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The first totally "Educational Program" I've seen!
This program is challenging, does require thought, and does exactly what it claims. ... Read more

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In these essays, the editors of twenty literary magazines describe the practice of selecting poems for publication.Written especially for this collection, each of the essays combines practical information with insightful commentary on the nature of writing and editing, and contains an exemplary poem by a contemporary poet.Of interest to those who consider sending out their poems for publication as well as students, teachers, and poetsin search of reliable information for creative writing courses. ... Read more

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Excellent Resource
I am so glad that this particular book was assigned for my graduate course work. Spreading the Word provides a nice variety of editors and their opinions on what makes "good", and/or more fitting, publishable poetry.

This is a great resource for anyone who is planning on submitting their poety. I think you can gain no matter what level of publication success you are currently in.

Overall the opinions said there is no magic formula, the poems must somehow speak, make you feel, and you really need to read A LOT of poems in general but particularly in the journal you are submitting too.

Again, excellent resource and a quick and easy read.

A Rose by Any Other Name Is a Thorn
Finally, the tables have turned. In Spreading the Word: Editors on Poetry, the editors of 20 literary magazines are assigned the task of writing a piece on the "editorial decision-making process, including the relationship between the editor and the poet, problems encountered in the reading process" - and selecting "for complete reprinting [an exemplary] poem that originally appeared in his or her magazine...."

And they had to submit it by deadline.

The editors not only rise to the occasion, but as the book's compilers point out in their introduction, they deliver "an unusual hybrid of the practical and the theoretical."

From there, the book unfolds, beginning with the most stayed and true literary magazines in America, starting with the Sewanee Review, which has been publishing poetry continuously for 109 years. Its editor, George Core, recommends poets "get on with the job, no matter how small or grand, and not waste your time and an editor's by sending out inquiries."

In addition to providing a forum for some of the most significant poets of our day and age, literary magazines can be a proving ground. Neal Bower's poem, "Notes from the Morticians' Convention," for example, was picked up by Harper's after first appearing in the Sewanee Review.

And there is plenty of advice here on how to prove yourself. Dave Smith of the Southern Review estimates they receive more than 20,000 poems a year. When considering poetry for publication he says he looks for a "sense of weight, significance, power, scope, and, more than anything else, repeatability...." But if the cover letter that accompanies the work "tells me how much I will enjoy the material, gives me a plot summary, offers me serial rights, or mentions multiple submission, I reach for the author's stamped return envelope and I read no further."

In addition, he says he is "unmoved by poems without a story, a language of intensity and character, an interesting speaker, some matter of crisis in human endeavor," and he avoids poems "that experiment with the keyboard as if no one had heard of e. e. cummings, that grasp my lapels with their righteousness."

His comments - and others like them - echo throughout the book.

Christopher J. Windolph of Carolina Quarterly says, "Assuming what I read may be unfinished, I try to answer this question first: Has the poet completed what he or she wants to say? Many poems draw my attention, but finding a poem in which every single word is perfect beyond question is a rare, exceedingly delightful event."

The late Hale Chatfield has been there. In founding Hiram Poetry Review, he says he and co-editor Carol Donley decided that "We would take only those poems which were delightful to read."

He tells this story of how he arrived at standards for the magazine:"A couple of summers ago I was asked to prepare for a writers' conference panel, a statement on the subject 'What makes a good poem?' At first I was indignant, even angry. It seemed obvious to me [that] if I knew what 'makes a good poem,' I'd sit down then and there and make lots of them to advance my own fortune and reputation. But I wanted to do a good job for the writers' conference people, so I decided to take the question at least half seriously. I'm glad I did. I searched my mind and came up with the checklist I've unconsciously used to select poems all these years: (1) I want a poem to be unique; (2) I want it to be competent; (3) I want it to be concise (I want to have the feeling that every word is necessary, that no word or phrase is there just for padding); perhaps above all (4) I want the poem to be filled with adventure."

The example he includes as a poem that meets all these requirements is Rawdon Tomlinson's "Fat People at the Amusement Park," which is flawless, and based on his contribution to the book, Chatfield's passing was truly a sad day in literary history.

Our hats should be off to the lot who are in this book, for as David Baker of the Kenyon Review points out, "literary magazines are typically staffed by a very few people (often unpaid, or poorly so) who do an ungodly amount of work, only part of which work involves reading, selecting, and editing manuscripts."

It's sad, but true: The majority of those who are working on the front lines of literature are doing so mainly out of a labor of love.

But the work is not without its rewards. As Marion K. Stocking of Beloit Poetry Journal points out, "The possibility of discovering...poets and...poems makes opening those dozen or so envelopes every day an adventure, even after half a century." ... Read more

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The New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editorsis the essential A-Z guide for everyone who works with words. Drawing on the expertise of the Oxford Dictionaries department, it provides authoritative advice on those words and names which raise questions time after time because of spelling, capitalization, hyphenation, or cultural or historical context. As well as lexical terms, there are many proper names included: from place names and personal names to names of institutions, literary references, and books of the Bible. Entries give full coverage of recommended spellings, variant forms, confusable words, hyphenation, capitalization, foreign and specialist terms, proper names, and abbreviations. The New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors follows in the footsteps of its illustrious predecessor The Authors' and Printers' Dictionary, published in 1905, and later called Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors; for the centenary year, the entries have been reselected, and the text has been entirely rewritten.The Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editorshas long been an indispensable part of any editor's reference shelf; now, the text is even more useful than before, and appears in a new handbook size. It is an essential tool for writers, editors, publishers, journalists, and web editors, and together with New Hart's Rulesand the New Oxford Spelling Dictionaryforms the complete editorial reference set. ... Read more

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A usage guide
Not an editorial guide, but an alphabetical usage guide of short entries, specifically British, with spellings and names, and the like. ... Read more

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The Herculean effort required to write a book can seem almost negligible when compared with the energy it takes to line up a hardworking agent, a caring editor, and an acceptable contract. Agents, Editors, and You, edited by Michelle Howry, is a substantial primer for the uninitiated. The book is divided into four sections: Preparing and Submitting Your Manuscript, Selling Your Manuscript, Publishing 101, and Trends in Publishing Today. Howry and the publishing professionals included here emphasize that just as a writer's work is scrutinized, so should the writer examine the work of the agent and the editor, the value of the contract, and the promotion plan. Issues of contemporary concern--e-queries, e-publishing, self-publishing, and even an odd riff on anthrax in the mail--are given their due. The many interviews with and essays by well-regarded agents and editors put a human face on what can often seem from the outside like a corporate monolith. And it is particularly nice to know that, at least according to Jonathan Galassi, editor in chief of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, "there's plenty of room for idealism in publishing today." --Jane SteinbergBook Description
Every writer wishes that they had a mentor in the business-someone who could share up-to-the-minute insider advice for getting their work published. That wish comes true with Agents, Editors, and You!

Dozens of industry professionals provide fiction and nonfiction writers with essential information about a variety of important topics-everything from preparing a manuscript and getting it into the hands of an editor to the finer points of e-publishing.

Readers will also learn what happens to a manuscript once it's accepted, how to market their books and gain publicity, plus what they should know about sub rights. ... Read more

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Straight Talk To Writers
Every publishing experience is different. Each agent and each publisher operates in a different way--but the overall process has many of the same principles. These principles are captured and explained in this excellent compilation of articles from various F & W Publications.

In one concise volume, you will learn about preparing and submitting your manuscript. How to determine if you need an agent, then how to find the right one and what does an agent do anyway? The answers are in this volume.

After you locate an agent or determine if you need one, what are nonfiction editor looking for? What are fiction editors searching for? Or what are children's editors searching for? These questions are answered in these pages.

Finally what is that process after your book is contracted? How do you work with your editor? What expectations should I have after my book is published?

Publishing is constantly changing and there are no permanent answers but I found the wisdom in these pages worthwhile and something I recommend to writers who are looking for solid answers to their questions.

As editor Michelle Howry writes in her introduction, "Getting a book published is an arduous task. It often seems as if the publishing industry itself was structured to make it as difficult as possible for a first-time author to figure it all out. It's challenging, but there is hope. As you'll see throughout this book, agent and editors really are still searching for talented new writers. Use this book like a road map, inside you'll find the information you need to navigate the unfamiliar publishing landscape and find publishing success. Rely on the advice of these "publishing mentors"--along with your amazingly well-written book--to target an agent, wood an editor, and earn a book contract."

Sound words are in these pages. I recommend it.

Minimal Help
If you've read many writing guides, this one will be of minimal help.It's a collection of old articles and interviews, most preceeding the 2002 publication date by 1-3 years.There's nothing here you can't find on-line or in a book with more specific help.

Review by Irene Watson, author of "The Sitting Swing."
One of the better "investments" I made when buying a self-help book.

Agents, editors and you
If you have not read Writer's Market, this book will be of help.
I find only two dog eared pages after reading the book. I had either read the information in it years ago in other books, or it did nothing for my main desire when I bought the book. Which was a list of reputable agents.
I dog eared "zero in on potential agents", and that Literary agents are the exact same as an editor of days gone by, with the same heavy work load. That electronic submission was not an in thing.
I live in Germany and do not have a used book store to get rid of it in. Any good book I have is full of dog ears no matter what it is. If it has no dog ears it is not a good book. I do not recomemend it.

Agents, Editors, and You-Great Resource
Writer's Digest Books Agents, Editors, and You (edited by Howry) is a full of important information for writers about the publishing business.
This book is crucial to those who want to follow good submission procedures, avoiding preventable mistakes that could cost a sale.
There are many ideas related to contacting agents and editors. It is the "Miss Manners" of proper protocol... I'm glad I have this book. ... Read more

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For decades indispensable, the AMA Manual of Style continues to provide editorial support to the medical and scientific publishing community.Since the 1998 publication of the 9th edition, however, the world of medical publishing has rapidly modernized, and the intersection of research and publishing has become ever more complex. The 10th edition of the AMA Manual of Style, published in early 2007, brings this definitive manual into the 21st century with a broadened international perspective.In doing so, the 10th edition has expanded its electronic guidelines, with the understanding that authors now routinely submit articles through online systems and often cite Web-only content.Ethical and legal issues receive increased attention, with detailed guidelines on authorship, conflicts of interest, scientific misconduct, intellectual property, and the protection of individuals' rights in scientific research and publication.The new edition examines research ethics and editorial independence and features new material on indexing and searching as well as medical nomenclature.JAMA and the Archives Journals, one of the most groups of medical publications in the world, have lent members of their expert staff of professional journal editors to the committee that has produced this edition. Extensively peer-reviewed, the 10th edition provides a welcome and improved standard for the growing international medical community.More than a style manual, this 10th edition offers invaluable guidance on how to navigate the dilemmas that authors and researchers and their institutions, medical editors and publishers, and members of the news media who cover scientific research confront in a society that has thrust these issues center stage. ... Read more

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Great resource for editors/proofreaders/medical writers
This is a great resource for editors/proofreaders/medical writers, especially since the style varies so much from the usual MLA and AP styles. Mine is tagged up and sits on my desk, at the ready, as I proofread and edit.

Worth the Wait
I've been waiting for this book since becoming a medical editor 3 years ago. It is completely updated for modern-day medical communications and now includes extensive sections with Internet-related information. I use it nearly every day and absolutely love it.

At long last, the go-to guide for medical writers and editors is revised
At long last, the 10th Edition of the AMA Manual of Style is finally available, and I am happy to say it was worth the wait. As an editor who has worked in medical journals, scientific Web sites, and an agency specializing in pharmaceutical advertising, I found the 9th edition to be, at times, a bit dated and not as easy to navigate as I would have hoped. Most of those problems have been resolved in the 10th edition, as well as the inclusion of some new information that I didn't even know I was missing until I found.

The following is a list of changes in the new edition of the style guide that I found particularly helpful and relevant, and will hopefully be a quick go-to guide when you're debating whether to buy the new version or hold fast to the 9th edition.

- The section on Correct and Preferred Usage has moved from Chapter 9 to Chapter 11 and includes a wealth of information that was not in the previous edition. There is more information about the difference between race and ethnicity and when it's relevant to include sexual orientation in a scientific manuscript.

- An extended section on electronic references (3.15, 63-72). This new info is highly relevant considering since 1998 (when the 9th edition was released) there have been a number of innovations with the Internet and a number of authors choose to use the Web as sources of information.

- The section on manuscript preparation is vastly improved and expanded (Ch 4). It includes more information on the different types of tables and figures as well as new guidelines for the use of symbols and footnotes.

- Of particular interest to journal editors, there is more information on authorship requirements, conflicts of interest, sources of funding, and copyright and permissions basics (Ch 5).

- The section on capitalization demonstrates that, not only can the AMA editors laugh at themselves, but that they're also familiar with the lyrics of Coolio (eg, There is no party like a West Coast party because a West Coast party doesn't stop. 10.3, 375). The section on capitalization also includes newer terms like iBook and eBay that are more relevant to modern writing (10.8, 380).

- In terms of grammar, some of the rules that always give editors trouble are more explicitly outlined and in more detail. There's a longer section on the use of that and which (7.2, 318), which I still have to look up occasionally. A final ruling on the health care vs healthcare debate (always 2 words, per AMA, 11.1, 395). And more specific rules on false/parenthetical plurals and sentences with compound subjects (7.8)

- A change in the use of states in references. All will use postal codes now, instead of the former abbreviations (14.5, 451-455).

- An expanded section on international currency (18.5.12, 817-819).

- The section on terminology has been expanded to include information about different specialties, including psychiatry, ophthalmology, and obstetrics (Ch 15). This section also includes a new chart with human viruses that is expanded and easier to navigate (15.14.3, 762-767).

- There is a more comprehensive copyediting section, including information on editing numerical information (21.1, 907; 23.1, 929-933).

- And finally, and most importantly for all newer medical editors and writing, there is a more informative resources guide with professional organizations aimed at scientific writers and editors as well as grammar and editing resources (25, 967-976).

As a whole, I'm very pleased with the new edition of the AMA style guide, and can't wait to incorporate the new changes into my own work. ... Read more

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This user-friendly book is an alphabetical reference guide to 500 of the world's greatest painters and sculptors, from antiquity to the present. Measuring roughly 5 by 6-1/2 inches and now in paperback, The Art Book is not only affordable, but also light, compact, and extremely portable, completely reforming the concept of an art reference book. It is perfect for the coffee table or for the backpack or pocketbook as well. Each artist is represented by a full-color plate and by explanatory and illuminating information on both the image and the artist. Cross references are provided to other artists in the book, and glossaries of technical terms and artistic movements are also included, making the book a valuable reference tool in the art library. Presented are some of the most famous artists of all time and their greatest masterworks--never before have they been so accessible as they are in this format.Book Description
This user-friendly book is an alphabetical reference guide to 500 of the world's greatest painters and sculptors, from antiquity to the present. Measuring roughly 5 by 6-1/2 inches and now in paperback, The Art Book is not only affordable, but also light, compact, and extremely portable, completely reforming the concept of an art reference book. It is perfect for the coffee table or for the backpack or pocketbook as well. Each artist is represented by a full-color plate and by explanatory and illuminating information on both the image and the artist. Cross references are provided to other artists in the book, and glossaries of technical terms and artistic movements are also included, making the book a valuable reference tool in the art library. Presented are some of the most famous artists of all time and their greatest masterworks--never before have they been so accessible as they are in this format. ... Read more

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The Art Book
Small compact paperbook can take with me when traveling.Am enjoying the brevity, but not as much the small print type, but still very enjoyable book.

A Super Book of Art
I love this book. It shows a beautiful example of the artists work in alphabetical order and a great short history of each artist. I discovered a lot of artists I wasn't familiar with. It's a great quick reference and easy/enjoyable reading. It's more than I expected! A must for anyone interested in art/artists.

Indispensable
A bargain at the cover price and even better at the prices listed here at Amazon.I have copies at both my homes and am always referring to it.Would that Phaidon could do the same for music and lovers of great literature.

Art Book
An excellent mini art history book. It covers the majority of well known artists with a representative work. All this and the paperback is small enough to carry around. I present it to my students for special achievements.

Fantastic reference
This little book couldn't be any more straightforward or useful.Over the span of 500 pages, each page is devoted to a different artist, with one representative work by that artist and a short description of his or her life and work.At the end, an invaluable 6-page glossary provides short and informative descriptions of the major genres and schools of art (e.g., Fauvism, Constructivism, Expressionism, etc.) that don't require a PhD to understand, as well as explanations of common art materials and techniques (e.g., gesso, fresco, tempera, etc.).It's a great value, and much more inexpensive than almost any other art book this informative.Buy it now! ... Read more

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"Lucid, thoughtful . . . writers and teachers will learn much from it. . . . Belongs wherever Strunk and White's The Elements of Style finds frequent use."-Booklist

"Writers will actually learn things here."-Los Angeles Times

"Perfect for teachers, critics and general readers."-Library Journal

Drawing upon twenty-eight years of experience as the CEO and editorial director of St. Martin's Press, Thomas McCormack gives practical guidance about how to plan, write, and revise a novel. A standard reference for editors since its first publication in 1988, The Fiction Editor has also become popular with writers because McCormack's advice is constructive at every step of the creative process. From individual word choice right up to the overarching effect of the work as a whole, he details how to structure the novel, choose the characters, drive the story, diagnose narrative ailments, and find and apply specific remedies.

In this revised second edition, McCormack takes advantage of almost two decades of additional experience to clarify and expand on what he has learned. ... Read more

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Thinkers and Writers
A former editor, McCormack knows the territory well.He admits that he doesn't have all the solutions (some of which may never exist because of the nature of the current publishing industry), but his grasp of crucial issues is strong.He also examines some of the ways "we"--readers, writers, editors, agents, educators--think about literature, and his debunking of myths is also insightful and provocative.I especially enjoyed his views on the concept of "Theme."The book also gives writers another way to look at their writing for revision, never a bad thing.Two quibbles: first, the aforementioned lack of solutions.McCormack admits that he has none, and I'm not sure that editors can function differently in today's publishing industry.Indeed, if the industry changes enough, editors might become redundant, a truly frightening thought.Second, McCormack's background in philosophy makes some of his style unnecessarily (?) complex.He says that this revised edition cuts through some of the thick language, but he could simplify even more without doing any damage to his ideas or message.I recommend to book to serious writers--and any English Teacher who still makes students answer the questions at the end of the chapter.

A superb handbook for fiction writers
Now in a revised second edition that incorporates author's additional years of experience in the publishing industry since the publication of the first edition, The Fiction Editor, the Novel, and the Novelist: A Book for Writers, Teachers, Publishers, and Anyone Else Devoted to Fiction is a no-nonsense guide to planning, writing, and revising a novel. Written by award-winning publisher Thomas McCormack, The Fiction Editor, the Novel, and the Novelist offers constructive advice for each step of the creative process, from how to structure a novel, choose characters, and drive the story, to identifying common flaws in narratives, and apply appropriate remedies. Written in an amiable tone, often using examples, hypothetical writing scenarios, or dialogue-style discourse between industry professionals to clarify its points, The Fiction Editor, the Novel, and the Novelist is a superb handbook for fiction writers but especially recommended for prospective and professional fiction editors.

Inspiration for Editors and an Eye-opener for Authors and Publishers
I have been around publishing houses, publishers and editors for many years. This is not only the best book I have ever read on the art and the craft of editing, but it is also the best of which I have ever heard. No editor I have known, and there have been many good ones, has described the goals and techniques so clearly.

I am inspired by this book, and you will be, too. You will also be left understanding exactly what should be happening between editors and their authors.

A Call-to-Arms for Editing
To be honest, the tone of the book didn't grab me.I had trouble reading this book in one sitting.This is not a bad book.It is just that there many books by editors who lambast their colleagues in front of writers in an effort to sign the writers.At first thought, McCormack seemed to be attacking other editors just to look better.

After completing the book, I see that is not the stance the author is taking.He acknowledges that editing is still an art, but avers that a more standard practice and terminology is needed to better the quality of writing today.

To this end, he suggests a vocabulary to help editors describe what works or does not work in a novel.One such word is the prelibation, which is the effect the writer is trying to get from the reader.After reading his suggestions, I am inclined to agree.McCormack also points out the contradiction in many fiction textbooks today.No wonder we have a disparity in editing ability.

I would recommend this book to writers and editors.This book will help you think about the novel in ways that can only help it become stronger.

Essential critiquing tool.
For every published book, there are many editing steps from rough draft to finished product.If math alone were the determining factor, that should mean there would be many more books on editing than on writing.In fact,there are dozens (perhaps hundreds) of books on writing and only a handfulon editing.To be sure, there are stylebooks that concentrate ongrammatical and punctuational form.And most respectable writers giveshelf space to Strunk & White and Zinnser and a few others.But whiletheir efforts address precision of thought and clarity of form, McCormacktakes the plunge and talks about artistic sensibility and the effective useof craft in a way that enlarges and energizes like no other book I've runacross.

His main premise is that artistic sensibilty is somethinginnate.We like or dislike something because it strikes a chord within orfails to.This resonant characteristic of art doesn't need to be taught. It is simply there.The purpose of craft is NOT to teach the writer how tohit that mark but to help him diagnose the ailment when he doesn't.Awriter begins with a vision that drives him.The study of craft, at theoutset, may hinder more than it helps.When the attempt falls short, thereis plenty of time to apply technique and identify the lack or the excessthat caused the work to be less than hoped for.

McCormack says thereare two basic failures--bad things which have crept in and good thingswhich have not.He demystifies the whole spooky process and makes it seemmuch more manageable and achievable.

He also encourages writers tofind, cultivate, and appreciate good critiquers whether they be someone inthe industry or astute and articulate readers. He encourages critiquers tofocus on reader reaction (I had no sympathy for George at this point)rather than specific item that triggered it (George shouldn't have screamedat Alice).This allows the writer to address the effect of his choicesrather than become bogged down and defensive of the choicesthemselves.

This is the best book I have read on the subject although Ihave to admit, it's not a light read.McCormack has a tendency to inventand run with jargon, a minor distraction but an occasional irritantnonetheless.Still, his obvious respect for writers overall and hispassion for the subject matter give this book great value.I return to itevery six months or so just to soak it all in again. ... Read more

Book Description
From the New York Times bestselling author of Just Desserts: Martha Stewart: The Unauthorized Biography comes a scrupulously researched investigative biography that tells the inside story of Anna Wintour's incredible rise to powerFrom her exclusive perch front row center, glamorous Vogue magazine editor in chief Anna Wintour is the most powerful and influential style-maker in the world. Behind her trademark sunglasses and under the fringe of her Louise Brooks bob she determines whether miniskirts are in or out, whether or not it's politically correct to wear fur. She influences designers, wholesalers, and retailers globally from Seventh Avenue to the elegant fashionista enclaves of L'Avenue Montaigne and Via della Spiga. In the U.S. alone a more than $200 billion fashion industry can rise or fall on Anna Wintour's call. And every month millions of women-and men-read Vogue, and are influenced by the pages of the chic and trendy style wish-book that she has controlled with an iron hand in a not-always-so-velvet glove since fighting her way to the most prestigious job in fashion journalism.Anna Wintour's fashion influence extends to celebrities and politicians: because of it, Hillary Clinton underwent a drastic makeover and became the first First Lady to strike a pose on the cover of Vogue in the midst of Monicagate; Oprah Winfrey was forced to go on a strict diet before Wintour would put her on Vogue's cover. And beauties like Rene Zellweger and Nicole Kidman follow Anna Wintour's fashionista rules to the letter.Now in her mid-fifties, as she nears her remarkable second decade at the helm of Vogue, comes this revealing biography that will shock and surprise both Anna's fans and detractors alike. Based on scores of interviews, Front Row unveils the Anna Wintour even those closest to her don't know. Oppenheimer chronicles this insecure and creative powerhouse's climb to the top of the bitchy, competitive fashion magazine world, showing up close, as never before exposed, how she artfully crafted and reinvented herself along the way. She's been called many things-"Nuclear Wintour," by the British press, "cold suspicious and autocratic, a vision in skinniness," by Grace Mirabella, the editor she dethroned at Vogue, and the "Devil" by those who believe she's the inspiration for a recent bestselling novel written by a former assistant.Included among the startling revelations in Front Row are: * Anna's "silver spoon" childhood spent craving time with her father. * Anna's rebellious teen years in London, obsessed with fashion, night-clubbing and dating roguish men. * Anna's many tempestuous romances. * Anna's curious marriage to a brilliant child psychiatrist, her role as a mother, and the shocking scandal that led to divorce when she had an affair with a married man. ... Read more

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Anna 's bio by Oppenheimer is a fun read.
I agree with much of what the previous reviewer,Lee Mellott,said.I toostopped reading VOGUE years ago (personally, I much prefer VANITY FAIR).

Like many reviewers of this Oppenheimer book, I was enthralled to read more about Anna Wintour's life and so I picked up this book. And I was not disappointed!

Oppenheimer has taken task to interview so many people that have known Anna,(many many)and with those interviews, he was able to write a very interesting book.

Granted , the book is Oppenheimer's point of view on Anna. However, if even HALF of what Oppenheimer has discovered about Anna is true (via his research), OMG, the woman sounds like a manipulative, menacing, ruthless, and highly interesting person!

You may ask how a woman (ie:Anna) who is so menacing can also be interesting? Well, if you were to read this book, you'd know just why I stated this point.

The first half of the book is about Anna's past and how she climbed her way to the "top". I found this sooo interesting,from start to finish!

Basically, Anna knows how to use her money , her family status, and her sexual personna to manipulate people in order to get what she wants. As ANDREA, the main character in THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA would say:
"...had Miranda [ie: Anna] been a man, Miranda would be a typical assertive executive male, using everything in his power to climb to the top.But because Miranda [Anna] is a woman,thenshe is seen as a B****".

Yes, Anna Wintour (or Miranda) is not a MAN, and therefore society deems her as a "devil",... or a self-serving "status climber". Is that totally fair to Anna Wintour? Well, when you read this book, you can decide for yourself.

The second half of the book deals with Anna Wintour's rise to the top. This part of the book goes deeply into what makes Anna tick. What turns her on (and off). What Anna Wintour will do to get what she wants is carefully explained.

In this book , Anna is often portrayed as a woman that was/is selfish and cold, and as a woman that will sleep her way to the top, whether she loves the man or not. She married for status, as the book reflects. She used/uses people then basically throws them away when she is done with them. She is portrayed as a woman that was (& is) eager to please her Dad, and was (& is) willing to do anything to win that approval. What I get, from the book, is that once her Dad died, Anna's ruthless personality was so deeply embedded,...so much so that it has been difficult for Anna to turn back.

For a while, when Anna was having an affair with "the Texan", Anna seemed to be softening a bit. However, since the book stops at 2004, heaven only knows if she is still with "the Texan" or not.

Once again, this is Oppenheimer's take on Anna. Is it true, or is Oppenheimer's view of Anna a bit far fetched?
The only way for the reader to decide this point, is to read the book and decide for themself.

My opinion (& this is only my opinion) is that Anna is very much like what Oppenheimer's research portrayed in this book. But I'm sure that there is much more to Anna that the reader will never know.

Anna Wintour is a chamelion, and also, she is a mystery to many, ---and primarily since she rarely lets her guard down.

Not worth the paper it's printed on...
Give me a break.Jerry Oppenheimer is one of those "unauthorized" biographers who extrapolates and dramatizes, adding his own skewed agenda all along the way.I couldn't stand his writing (especially his creating thoughts for Ms. Wintour as a child!) and wish there was an actual, trustworthy and unbiased biography of this visionary, if demanding, stylemaker.

Nice book
Not that Anna Wintour is such an interesting person, but the author writes a nice biography.He does a good job, interesting details.However, I probably expected more "glitz".I recommend the book.

Not as good as "Devil Wears Prada"
This book is slightly boring. If you want to read about a spoiled neurotic woman, this book is for you! I had trouble finishing it.

Nothing compared to Vreeland
I just finished read two smashing books on Diana Vreeland, so I was interested to read Front Row.I had high hopes, not knowing a lot about Wintour, that this would be a great read. Wintour's life is not that intriguing.And compared to Vreeland, her moral compass is a bit off. She seems to be, as my grandmother would say, a bit of a harlot. Wintour may know style, and I love Vogue, but if this is what Wintour is like, she doesn't have a lot of depth.In fact, I got the impression more than once that this is a person who doesn't read--not like real readers do.I'll take Vreeland's outlandish description of "The Night of the Long Knives" in her biography over this "street smart" clothes horse.But then again maybe high school drop outs are OK if they come from a tony British background and rise to the top of Fashion's bible. Oppenheimer does his best with a subject who may "sparkle" at the galas--but is, sadly, just made out of paste. ... Read more

Book Description

New York City in the 1920s and 1930s was a great newspaper town, and few people knew the exciting world of breaking stories and five-star finals as intimately as Stanley Walker. Walker earned a reputation as one of the city's most resourceful and astute newspaper men during the seven years he spent as city editor of the Herald Tribune. In City Editor, Walker distills his experiences into a robust insider's account of the journalism of his day, bringing to life the era's famous reporters and editors and offering hard-won and valuable insights into the practices and ideals of his profession. He takes on the difficult issues confronting the journalists of both his own day and ours: journalistic ethics, the value of journalism schools, freedom of the press and corporate influence on editorial content, and the impact of new media (in Walker's day, news magazines and radio) on newspaper circulation.

In marvelously concise and vibrant prose, Walker describes the challenges and pleasures of covering New York City ("It affords the newspaper man an ever-changing spectacle"), balances the threat of libel with the need to get a good story ("A paper which doesn't take chances is a dead paper"), and offers candid advice on good newspaper writing ("Pick adjectives as you would a diamond or a mistress... too many are dangerous"). He laments about the young reporters ruined by alcohol or marriage and looks at the demands of other newspaper jobs, from copyreaders and photographers to sports writers and press agents. He analyzes why some newspapers succeed while others fail and discusses the future of women in journalism, concluding with profiles of twelve of New York's best reporters (including Beverly Smith, Walter Davenport, and Alva Johnston) and a characteristic story by each. Sixty-five years after its first publication, City Editor remains a lively, entertaining, and valuable record of the golden age of American journalism.

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WALLPAPER* CITY GUIDES not only suggest where to stay, eat, and drink, but what the tourist passionate about design might want to see, whether he or she has a week or just 24 hours in the city. The guides feature up-and-coming areas, landmark buildings in an 'Architour', design centers, and a selection of the best shops to buy items unique to the particular city. WALLPAPER* CITY GUIDES present travelers with a fast-track ticket to the chosen location. The edited guides offer the best, the most exciting, and the most beautiful of the featured city. In addition to looking beautiful, the guides are expertly designed with function as a priority. They have tabbed sections so the tourist can easily find what he or she is looking for. Also included are color-coded city maps, rate and currency cards, and an easy navigational tool. They are the ultimate combination of form and function. Compiled by the well-traveled editorial team of Wallpaper* and by an extraordinary network of international correspondents, the guides are truly THE insider's guide to each featured city. The contributors to these guides have put their heads together to come up with fascinating, efficient guides that keeps the hip, urban traveler with his or her finger on the pulse. The City Guides are being published as Wallpaper* magazine celebrates its tenth anniversary. For the past decade, Wallpaper* has been the first to uncover and enticingly present the best in new design and urban travel spots across the globe. The City Guides are the perfect way to present a decade of experience in one precisely edited guide to each of the 50 cities represented. ... Read more

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great travel guide
very small travel guide for an overview of the city.great large pictures with limited text.great for a quick summary but not in depth. ... Read more

Book Description
This ultimate writer's reference connects you to who's who in the publishing industry.Inside, you'll find the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail and Web addresses of hundreds of top editors and agents, plus essays from industry insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success.


More comprehensive than ever before, this year's edition offers everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real players in the publishing arena, including how to write attention-grabbing book proposals and thrive off of rejection.With this book and your talent, you hold the keys to getting published.

"One of the most thorough, up-to-date references in publishing.An essential tool for serious writers."—Doris Booth, editor in chief, Authorlink.com

"Beats the pants off Writer's Market."—Francesca Vicatios, cofounder, Writers' Showplace Inc.

"Reading the Writers' Guide is like personally interviewing hundreds of agents.It is the only resource that reveals both agent preferences and personalities.No other book comes close, and no other book has brought us so many sales."—Mark Ryan, New Brand Agency Group

"Writer's Guide has eclipsed both Literary Market Place and Writer's Market as a source of projects for our agency."—Michael Snell, Michael Snell Literary Agency

"Packed with information that every writer who wants to get published needs to know.An indispensable guide to the world of book publishing."—John Aherne, editor, Warner Books

"Writer's Guide has consistently brought us well-targeted, top-quality submissions.An excellent sourcebook, for the beginning and the professional writer alike."—John Talbot, The John Talbot Agency ... Read more

Customer Reviews (19)

Still a Winner
When I marketed work for Writers' Showplace I always used Jeff Herman's book as a reference.Now that Writers' Showplace has closed its door I've opened another business, The Writer's Guide.Com and I still have Mr. Herman's book close at hand.

On the other hand
This is a huge and expensive book. It's also, for my purposes, terribly out of date. Several of the agents I've contacted have moved or are longer in the business. It has some very good features such as the advice section but I could've gotten the same advice for free from the internet. As other reviewers have noted there is an easier and cheaper way to get writing information. Pick up a book that is similar to the stuff that you write. Go to the dedication or thanks page and read it. Many authors thanks their agents and editors. Write down those names and track them down. It takes more time but it's easier on your pocketbook and will probably be more accurate.

Next year I will by the Writer's Market book instead.

Overflowing with information!
The Writer's Guide to Book Editor's, Publishers, and Literary Agents, 2002-2003 is the best REFERENCE BOOK available for new and experienced writers.This book is overflowing with information - it includes everything you will need to connect yourself with the top editors and agents in the industry.Purchasing this book is a must for anyone serious about his or her writing career.

Sheri' L. McConnell, MAOM
Founder of the National Association of Women Writers

The Best Resource in the writer's world
Is the bible of the writers. Is a tool for professional writers. It's great for the writers that have collided with the established high standards of the world of publishing, even being them good writers. Read this book and push your talent and you will be published. Many times, depend of what kind of material you wirte. So you need to know what the publisher or the agent are looking for or need. And Jeff Herman (a great agent) guide you for the publishing labyrinth. He tell you how to catch the free time of the editors...and who to contact in that industry. Get the book!

Many of my clients have used this book- and got published!
Well gang- I've been working in this biz for 25 years and I've never seen so many negative reviews. I know 50 authors who have loved this book and tell me it helped them get published. I use the book all the time- There is great information here! I applaud Jeff- this is a useful book. Get it. Rick Frishman Pres. Planned TV Arts (NYC) Co-author GUERRILLA PUBLICITY & GUERRILLA MARKETING FOR WRITERS ... Read more

Book Description
Build scenarios and campaigns that are uniquely yours
Construct both single- and multiplayer maps
Use StarEdit's trigger system to spontaneously generate new units
Try capture-the-flag, maze, death match, or even RPG scenarios!
Learn how to replace game sounds with any sound you want ... Read more

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This book isn't worth $80
This book covers the very basics of Starcraft that everyone probably knows. It also covers making maps in great detail which is good. Creating custom troops and vehicles gets kind of tricky. Then there are the LOGIC COMMANDS that you have to create to make things work, if you like to write computer languages you will like this part, otherwise god help you because you won't be able to make your creation work at all. This book has lots and lots of SPACE and is worth $30 MAX

Great Book
Great book I love it it helped me with the game a lot.

IF I HAD THE BOOK
ello this book will probaly tell you evey thing you need to know on how to create the best maps for the PC video game STAR CRAFT

Ive made a new game for starcraft with this book!
Ive made 10 mission for each species with the help of this book. Before I got this book everyone that played my maps on the internet hated them, now because of that book I dont have a minute to wait . The slots fill so fast.This book is the best!

This book is awesome!PPL who don't like it just know a lot
This Book is awesome!I suggest if u don't know much about campaign editing and Use Map setting Triggers THEN BUY THIS BOOK!But if u are someone who can just go into campaign editor and know what you are doing DON'T GET IT b/c u know to much. ... Read more

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Wonderful! Wonderful!
This is one of my all-time favorite books and my absolutely favorite book of letters.

I'm a textbook editor myself, and I first read this book fairly early in my career. I learned from Perkins how to respond to authors in a helpful way that would soothe them and get them to do what I wanted. From that point of view, it was almost a textbook on how to get along with authors.

Besides that, the book was terrifically entertaining and interesting. Max Perkins was the literary intimate of almost every great American writer of the first half of the twentieth century: Thomas Wolfe, Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings (The Yearling), and many others. ... Read more

Book Description
As the knowledge economy takes shape, editors face many challenges: technology is transforming publishing, text is losing out to graphics, and writing is distorted by cliché, hype and spin. More than ever, editors are needed to add value to information and to rescue readers from boredom and confusion. The Editor's Companion explains the traditional skills of editing for publication and how to adapt them for digital production. It describes the editorial tasks for all kinds of print and screen publications - from fantasy novels, academic texts and oral history to web pages, government documents and corporate reports. It is an essential tool not only for professional editors but also for media and publications officers, self-publishers and writers editing their own work. With its broad coverage of editorial concerns The Editor's Companion is the 21st-century replacement for the friendly guidance of in-house mentors and colleagues. ... Read more

Book Description
Encourages students to practice their language mechanics and detail skills as they analyze a picture, picture caption and story for grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, usage, capitalization, or content errors and then correct the errors like real editors. Reading level: grade 6; ability level: grades 6-8; 33 activities; guide to grammar, usage, and punctuation; and answers included.Reproducible for single-classroom or single-home use. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Learn to find mistakes and correct them
What a great way for students to learn to find their own mistakes by learning to find someone else's first.These books make it fairly easy for them.If your students is having trouble - then you as a teacher have ways to give them hint's -you can either tell them to look for a spelling mistake - or how many mistakes.

You can also give them a chance to re-write or retype the paragraph for practice.I really like the Editor in Chief books.

As a former reporter/editor
I wanted to give my daughters the edge when it comes to mastering English, grammar, punctuation, etc. and this program is ideal! ... Read more

Book Description
Encourages students to practice their language mechanics and detail skills as they analyze a picture, picture caption and story for grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, usage, capitalization, or content errors and then correct the errors like real editors. Reading level: grade 4; ability level: grades 4-6; 33 activities; guide to grammar, usage, and punctuation; and answers included.Reproducible for single-classroom or single-home use. ... Read more

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My students love this book
I first purchased this book several years ago.Since then, I have tried to use other "daily oral language practice" editing activities, but came back to this one.My students seem to really enjoy the "detective work" of finding errors in these interesting-to-read paragraphs.Each one is a simulation of a short newspaper article, and is accompanied by a picture with a caption; the students have to compare these with the text to see if there are any discrepancies. While students are looking for common mistakes in writing they tend to make, they are learning fun facts about animals, geology, and even history.

I just love the Editor in Chief series.
I've never come across anything quite like them as a way to prepare for the grammar section of standardized tests and to teach careful proofreading and editing. ... Read more

Book Description
Master the power of Photoshop CS3 with
an internationally renowned photographer by your side.

Adobes Photoshop CS3 comes with powerful new features with huge payoffs. But it can be overwhelming to learn, even for professional photographers, graphic designers, keen amateurs, and others who already have an initial grasp of Photoshop. Acclaimed photographer Martin Evening, who wrote the best-selling previous books, 'Adobe Photoshop for Photographers', makes it easy with this new, thoroughly updated edition.

* Illustrated throughout with before-and-after picturesmore than 750 professional, color illustrations!
* Practical techniques and real-life assignments
* Step-by-step tutorials
* Keyboard shortcut reference guide

Includes FREE DVD with:
* QuickTime movie tutorials for MAC and PC
* Searchable tips on tools, palettes layer styles, and shortcuts
* Includes images selected for you to experiment with to get you up to speed with everything in the book, including the new Photoshop CS3 features, fast!
* Updated Camera Guide to help you decide which will best suit your needs, plus bonus Digital Capture chapter in printable PDF format

Uncover quickly exactly what Adobes CS3 now offers photographers. New tutorials focus on the key features introduced in CS3. You lose no time in finding out how to put your ideas to work with:

* Adobes Camera Raw 4 plug-in that can now also process TIFFs and JPEGs
* New Align controls for combining HDR images; Photomerge; new Clone Stamp; Curves dialog that now incorporates Levels functionality; and improved controls for Brightness/Contrast to match raw image processing controls
* The latest on Black and White adjustment, which provides all the black and white conversion tools you need for optimum monochrome conversions
* A pros scoop on choosing from among dozens of Photoshops image adjustment methods to get the results you want
* Tips on Bridge 2.0 and Lightroomwhen you should use each
* Top tactics for successful composite images, insider guidance on editing shadows and highlight adjustments, and lessons on how to preview and re-edit filter effects as many times as you wantwithout complex workarounds

Get the preeminent advice from one photographer to another as Martin completely updates you on the core aspects of working with Photoshop, digital workflow, and improving accessibility. Real-life examples, diagrams, illustrations, and step-by-step explanations ensure that youre up to speed with the next generation of digital photography in no time!

Foreword by Adobe Systems' key Director of Engineering, Digital Imaging, Marc Pawliger

* Over 750 professional, color images make this book stand above the rest
* New DVD! Searchable info explains tools, palettes & layer styles, also includes invaluable QuickTime movie tutorials
* Master the power of Photoshop CS3 under the instruction of an internationally recognised Photoshop expert & Adobe alpha tester ... Read more

Customer Reviews (37)

Average Tutorial NOT good for beginners

I am new to Photoshop and I was hoping that this would be the perfect book to teach me the fundamentals and more. I am very computer literate and I really saw no problem in learning Photoshop from a book....well this must not be the book. Very difficult to follow and poorly organized, this may be a great book for old Photoshop hands moving to CS3 but it is not the book for beginners.

Great book
I love this book.it has so many different ways of editing your picks, and lots of great tips on how to do different thing while taking pics.Great book.I would suggest this one to anyone who wishes to learn Photoshop.The books pictorials are in color which makes it great as well and easy to see how a picture will vary from one layer to the next.

An excellent reference
An excellently produced book written in a logical ordered sequence which provides intelligent guidance through a very complex program.The book compares information from previous versions of Photoshop, thoroughly covers CS3, and forwards into the newer extended version.It includes a very instructive movie video(it is nice to be instructed with a clear English speaking voice) and also a picture gallery.I do not intend trying any other book on the subject as I do not believe one exists.

Textbook for Beginning Photoshop
I bought this book for Beginning Photoshop class and I read one chapter. I think this will be an excellent book for anyone to follow preferably in a class situation. With this book and instruction and practice we can all become excellent beginning Photoshop users working with the current version CS3

In question.
I wont lie to you, i havent givin this book much of a try however i can say you do have to read pretty hard just to get to the point of what is trying to be taught or shown. I bought this book at the same time which i bought "The Adobe Photoshop CS3 Book for Digital Photographers" and i can truthfully say in comparison its a bit cheesey at times yet has been extremly helpfull in my learning process. At this point id advise purchasing Scott Kellbies book over this for newbys to the digital/Photoshop world as its been quite helpfull. ... Read more