Bruce K. Hollingdrake In the 1950’s Jack Kerouac coined the phrase “Beat Generation” – for the group he co-founded with poet Alan Ginsberg and others. The “Beats” held a philosophy based on of the rejection of formalized conventions of art and literature, which they felt suffocated creativity. In 1957, Kerouac achieved critical and popular success with his novel, … Read more
Few movie series have captured the imagination of the human mind as well as the Harry Potter movies. Based upon the books written by J.K. Rowling these movies have grossed millions of dollars and appeal to viewers of all age groups in every demographic. In fact, many fans entranced by the books have flocked to … Read more
Stephen King is perhaps one of the greatest writers of the horror genre. His unique writing style captivates audiences and this has resulted in a solid following of readers. For people who are unfamiliar, the following are some of the best Stephen King books. The Shining Stephen King often includes aspects of himself in his … Read more
There is perhaps no better way to record your life for posterity than through an autobiography. This celebrated form allows writers a great deal of flexibility with which to tell their story, which can be both artistically freeing and a little intimidating for those who are just starting out. Before you can put your pen … Read more
El Ateneo bookstore is one of the most breathtaking buildings in all of South America; the fact that it is now a huge bookstore is just a bonus. The long, sweeping balconies and the arching ceilings give it a wide-open feel that cannot be found in any other bookstore. The intricate decorations that adorn the … Read more
The Bookshop Blog is looking for bookshop owners, book hobbyists, collectors or those going through the initial stages of creating a bookselling business to join our writing team.
How does the owner of local bookstore, the small press author or self-published author, and the book collector thrive together in this new industry?
Pull up banners are a new and easy way to have one of the most effective marketing tools at your disposal. Pull up banners are portable display stands that can be rolled up and carried easily. This handy little piece of equipment can prove useful in many ways: portable, eye-catching, doing something that your competitors … Read more
