I have been waiting a long time to see what's next for Bridget Jones, and I am beyond thrilled she's back.
— Sonny Mehta
There is such a very large quantity of books clamouring for a buyer's attention that publishers have relied more and more on support such as blurbs as a way of getting an independent recommendation from a familiar name, much in the same way that Amazon.com will send an e-mail recommending Book A to a customer who's already purchased Book B.
Not all new books carry endorsements, and I wouldn't say that blurbs are indispensable for marketing.
It seems the world of book publishing is constantly changing. Whether it was the rise of chain stores or their decline, or the digital revolution... fortunately, we have been able not only to adapt but to thrive.
As I see it, my job has always been to champion the work of the authors I publish.
I didn't think I would be an exceptional writer, and I thought I might be a useful publisher. I've never regretted it.
Knopf is solidly profitable, and that is how I intend to keep it.
So much has changed in our business. E-books, that's been one of the principal developments. There has been also the failure of Borders and the rise of Amazon, just to name two others.
I was from somewhere else. Then all of a sudden I was here, in New York. With one suitcase.
Just because we're Knopf doesn't mean we shouldn't sell books as well as any other publisher in the land.
I had to learn to call book jackets 'jackets' rather than 'covers.'
'The War' is a stunning achievement in filmmaking.
We are seeing historic, record-breaking sales across all types of our accounts in North America for 'The Lost Symbol.'
Americans are tired of fad diets, counting calories, and living within restrictive guidelines about carbs and fat. They are turning to Mireille Guiliano for her sensible and admittedly contrarian advice on eating well.
There are distinctions between Indian and Pakistani writers.
I have nothing but regret that I cannot continue to behave the way I behaved all my life, and I can't wait for a chance to behave immoderately again.
It was the cholesterol. I had two fried eggs a day for breakfast. I had no checkups for five years. I kept meaning to go. The doctor would probably say it was years of bad living. I've always had a good time. Maybe I've had too good a time.
Andre Agassi is one of the world's most popular and admired figures. He has lived an extraordinary life, and he has a great story to tell.
A blurb might bring a reader to a book, but then the book itself has to do the rest of the work.
Hillary Clinton is one of the most compelling figures in the world today... and Carl Bernstein's stunning portrait shows us, for the first time, the true trajectory of her life and career.
'Dispatches' is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century and the most brilliant treatment of war and men I have ever read.
We think continuity's important.
There's a blockbuster side to Knopf, whether it's P. D. James or John le Carre or our best-selling books. We try to sell our writers as aggressively as those houses regarded as commercial with a capital C.
The biggest kick is reading something new and exciting and then getting other people to share your enthusiasm. Beyond all the cant and hypocrisy in publishing, that's what it's all about.
A good part of the work is just reading a manuscript and coming to the office. I can't imagine wanting to even read an article about book publishing.
Sometimes you find something new, and you just say, 'Wow.'
I think I'm more marketing- and sales-oriented than others, and the notion of selling books continues to interest me.
What can I say? I'm a book junkie.
Sonia Sotomayor has lived a remarkable life, and her achievements will prove an inspiration to readers around the world.
Terrorism has come to publishing. It is a grave concern when criticism is turned to mortal threats.
'French Women Don't Get Fat' has become something of a phenomenon.
I believe 'Lean In' has the power to change not only our outlook but also the world and that it will become a touchstone publication for a generation of women.
We all have our notions of sport. If I'd wanted to make my living climbing mountains, I wouldn't have gone into publishing. Most of the time, you're sitting in a dark room reading a manuscript.
I see myself as a transient, not an immigrant.
If the response to 'Suite Francaise' is any indication, there's a great deal of curiosity about Nemirovsky, and the best way to deal with it is to produce another book. So much of her work has been unavailable, and we want to bring as much of it back into print as possible.
At Knopf, we look at each book on a case-by-case basis... in some cases, we think a writer might get a boost from an endorsement by a fellow writer, but in other cases, a new book will be better served by other means, such as publicity and reviews.
I've always loved the physical book and remain committed to it.
You do not give a great biographer a timetable. You let them do their work and, in due course, publish it.
At Knopf, everything is inherited.
Profit is one way that you can take pride in the way you publish things and insure that you can go on doing it.
I have, from time to time, stopped using it for books, when they pissed me off about something - the negotiation with Hachette, for instance. I thought that was outrageous bullying, and I discontinued using Amazon for books. I did use it for socks, but I didn't use it to buy books.
I use Amazon for books. I use Amazon for loads of other things. I regard Amazon as a source, as I think a lot of other people do.
I am still convinced I have the best job in the world.
There is something attractive about taking risks.
Lisbeth Salander is one of the most compelling heroines of 21st century crime literature, and I am thrilled to see readers have welcomed her return.
Few writers can rival Helen Fielding when it comes to fully capturing the modern woman.
John Grisham is one of the greatest storytellers of all time.
The Pakistani writers are addressing change and what's happening today in the world. There is something completely contemporary in this writing.
In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg gives a frank assessment of what it will take for women to move forward as equals to men. Her book is full of sound advice and informed recommendations and marked by its positive outlook.
I don't have a glamorous lifestyle.
