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With Sandra Pianin

When no other opinion matters.

Sandra Pianin is a freelance writer who lives in Queens, New York. Her work has appeared on many online sites with subjects from gardening to politics. In the past, she has been a reviewer for the High Definition Film Festival, the author of a Hollywood business column for www.matchflick.com and a web pundit for www.webpundit.net.

EDITORIAL OF THE WEEK

Of Fine Print and Publishing 
 

Helen Marx, Jeanette Watson, and Jonathan Rabinowitz are the trio of literary partners that make up Turtle Point Press and its sister imprints. They meet a few times per year to discuss their imprints: Helen Marx Books, Watson’s Books & Co. and Rabinowitz’s Turtle Point Press. Their liaison is unusual because of the books they produce. Their editions are carefully and artfully designed and appeal to people who appreciate art and books together. Their editions reflect their vision. You will find editions of unusual new fiction, poetry, memoirs, translations, chapbooks, and rediscovered titles in their catalog. Best sellers are not the norm in their circle but sometimes there are some hits. Joan of Arc: In Her Own Words, Committed To Memory: 100 Best Poems to Memorize, and The Deposition of Father McGreevy by Brian O’Doherty have all been good sellers. The O’Doherty book was shorted listed for the very prestigious Booker Prize. Everyone has secrets to their success. One of Turtle Point’s major “keys to the kingdom” is that most of their titles are published in soft cover. Soft cover editions are easier to produce and sell. This makes it possible to publish more of them. The look of each edition is carefully thought out and often the trio of Marx, Watson and Rabinowitz act as their own designers. To contact Turtle Point Press, you can call 212 285-1019 or visit www.turtlepoint.com.   ~*~Sandra Pianin ~*~

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