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Video – POLITICS AND PROSE Bookstore: JAMES ELLROY Talks About His New Book, THIS STORM (Knopf)

In this recent video by the POLITICS AND PROSE Bookstore James Ellroy discusses his novel, “This Storm” (Knopf, Book Cover Design by Chip Kidd). Ellroy, one of the top crime fiction writers working today, excels at telling large stories on an expansive canvas. He won renown first with his Underworld U.S.A. Trilogy–which included the classic American Tabloid—and cemented his reputation with his unparalleled L.A. Quartet. In his new novel, which follows Perfidia as the second volume of a projected four, […]

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CBS Sunday Morning Talks with Jim Carrey & Dana Vachon About Their New Book, “Memoirs and Misinformation”

If you think Jim Carrey is merely a brilliant-but-quirky actor/comedian, just wait until you read his new book titled “Memoirs and Misinformation:A Novel (Knopf).” CBS News Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Carrey and co-author Dana Vachon about their new “semi-autobiographical novel.” ————————————————————————————————————

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Book Event Video – EXERCISE OF POWER by Former Secretary of Defense, Robert M. Gates

In his newest book, Exercise of Power: American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World (Knopf), former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates provides a candid, sweeping examination of power in all its manifestations, and how it has been exercised, effectively or poorly, by American presidents in the post-Cold War world. Since the end of the Cold War, the global perception of the United States has progressively morphed from dominant international leader to disorganized entity, […]

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Jim Carrey ‘s New Book, “Memoirs and Misinformation”, Appears on The Graham Norton Show

Jim Carrey was on the Graham Norton Show (BBC America) where he talked about his new book, “Memoirs and Misinformation: A Novel”. Now, the cool thing, is that they show the cover of the book on screen really big & Jim shares a very interesting story about the image used for the cover. As a side note, this book & it’s cover were designed by Chip Kidd. ( The book is being published by Knopf, a Division of Penguin Random […]

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Author Lawrence Wright on ‘eerie parallels’ Between the Pandemic and his New Novel, “The End of October”

Amid a global pandemic comes a novel about a global pandemic. Lawrence Wright wrote “The End of October” before the new coronavirus was discovered in China, but some of its chapters feel ripped from today’s headlines. In the video down below, Wright joins Jeffrey Brown to discuss returning to fiction after years in journalism and what inspired his prescient story. Little Side Note: This book was published by Knopf (In Stores Now!), & Chip Kidd designed the Cover! This is […]

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Video: Politics and Prose Bookstore Interviews Lawrence Wright, Author of “The End of October” (Knopf)

The POLITICS AND PROSE Bookstore has an amazing online source for sharing Interviews, Lectures & Book Openings on YouTube. In the video down below you can check out Jane Mayer’s interview with Lawrence Wright (author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Looming Towers “) where they discuss his latest book, “The End of October” (Knopf, Book Cover designed by Chip Kidd). About the Book: “The action begins at an internment camp in Indonesia, where Dr. Henry Parsons has been sent by […]

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Jim Carrey’s New Book ‘Memoirs and Misinformation’ Pushed to July Release

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Alfred A. Knopf has decided to delay publication of a new book co-written by Jim Carrey. The Actor’s latest book, “Memoirs and Misinformation: A Novel”, co-written with Dana Vachon, is now set to be published on July 7th, 2020. The book (Cover designed by Chip Kidd) was originally set to be published on May 5th. The book’s tentative publication date is now July 7th. ————————————————————————————————————

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Jim Carrey’s New Book Cover (Designed by Chip Kidd) Featured on Lights Out With David Spade!

Here’s some fun news. The Actor Jim Carrey appeared on “Lights Out With David Spade” and the coolest thing about it was he got the cover to his new book (published by Knopf, designed by Chip Kidd), “Memoirs and Misinformation: A Novel”, shown on National TV!! Hey, Don’t believe us?? Well, just check out the video down below, ha! Congrats Jim Carrey! Memoirs and Misinformation: A NOVEL By JIM CARREY and DANA VACHON Hardcover May 05, 2020 by Knopf ISBN […]

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ONLY WHAT’S NECESSARY 70TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION: CHARLES M. SCHULZ AND THE ART OF PEANUTS By Chip Kidd

The Eisner Award–nominated tribute to Charles M. Schulz—newly repackaged for the 70th anniversary of Peanuts is due to hit book stores on September 1st, 2020. Charles M. Schulz believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what’s necessary. For 50 years, he wrote and illustrated Peanuts, the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. Renowned designer Chip Kidd was granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the […]

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ON SALE NOW! Typography 34: The Annual of the Type Directors Club!

Over at the Official TYPE DIRECTORS CLUB Website they have a few books on sale for a limited time. This is the chance to get some you might need at a great price. Here’s an excellent example: Typography 34: The Annual of the Type Directors Club Sale Price: $30.00 (Regular: $65.00) This beautiful 360-page book, designed by Chip Kidd, features full-color images of innovative type design in a wide range of categories including books, magazines, corporate identities, logos, stationery, annual […]

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