Susan Dennard received the first copy of her soon-to-be released novel, Something Strange and Deadly, and decided to open the package on camera. It’s pretty much the most heartwarming video since Kristen Bell met a sloth:
Congratulations, Susan! So excited for you, and can’t wait to pick up a copy for myself.
A few more links for a rainy Wednesday:
This may be my favorite book sculpture yet:
Gorgeous texture, and I love how it uses the natural lean of the book as part of the design. Artist Guy Laramee has other gorgeous works on his site; make sure to check them out.
(via swissmiss)
These sculptures by Linda and Kelly Campbell (aka Artful Living) are gorgeous. Love the Charlotte’s Web one:
It really captures the spirit of the novel. So cool!
(H/T books, paper, scissors)
Movie pet peeve #312: how children’s publishers are depicted in movies. Whenever I watch Elf or You’ve Got Mail, I turn to the person next to me and say “That’s not how children’s book editors act.” (I’m a lot of fun to watch movies with.) Sure, maybe that’s how some editors act, but certainly not all or most of them. Most people who work in children’s or YA publishing are people who love these books.
So I was happy to see this video about Random House’s staff, in which they talk about what they do on a daily basis and what they love about their work. Like every industry, there are frustrating days and disillusioning moments, but I think for the most part, people in the children’s publishing world feel this kind of dedication and enthusiasm.
I’ve had the opportunity to interact with editors in a few different settings–at conferences, during work or internships, as a writer–and I’ve never felt like they didn’t care about the books they published.
Hollywood, please take note.
So psyched for Maggie Stiefvater’s forthcoming book, The Raven Boys. Check out the trailer here:
And speaking of trailers, you need to check out the trailer for the upcoming movie version of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Confession: it’s not my favorite YA book ever, but this trailer makes me want to go back and reread it. Fingers crossed!
If you’re like me, you probably have more than a few stacks of books around your home. For a prettier way to wrangle them, check out these lovely bookends by Garth Borovicka:
Books and tiny trees? I’m sold. Check out his Etsy shop here.
(image: Garth Borovicka)(via babble)
I love artist Kent Rogowski’s Everything I Wish I Could Be, which uses self-help books to explore communication and development. An example from this collection:
Make sure to check out the rest of the collection as well. I also really like Rogowski’s Bears, which uses inside-out teddy bears.
(via Design Crush)
When I was in eighth grade, I went to Montreal on a class trip. While I was there, I got a necklace–a simple chain with a book charm. It was really cheap, but the book opened so I was infatuated. “That’s perfect for you!” my friend said. I quickly parted with a few Canadian bills. Now I had a necklace that showed off how much of a writer I was. The world would know!
Obviously I’m still not quite over that, because I dig these book necklaces by Peg and Awl.
I love the red tie around this one. Plus you can actually write in the pages–just in case a story idea strikes and your regular notebook is elsewhere.
(image: Peg and Awl)