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Digital Inc.

From Print to E-Book-Inside the Transformation of the Book Industry

by Richard Curtis ...

The digital transformation of the past fifty years has been widely chronicled, but the story of how the book industry went from print to digital has never been adequately told.As a widely admired literary agent and the founder of one of the very first e-book publishers, Richard Curtis was present at the creation. He knows the whole story as only an insider can. Digital Inc. is the first book to ... Read more

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The digital transformation of the past fifty years has been widely chronicled, but the story of how the book industry went from print to digital has never been adequately told.As a widely admired literary agent and the founder of one of the very first e-book publishers, Richard Curtis was present at the creation. He knows the whole story as only an insider can. Digital Inc. is the first book to
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Tales from the Creepery

13 Strange and Disturbing Dramas

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A baker’s dozen audio dramas are conjured out of the imagination of author Richard Curtis. Everyday places and situations are the backdrops for tense and unpredictable confrontations. A chance encounter between neighbors in their building’s trash room; a routine visit to a yoga class; a friendly chat in the cardiac recovery ward of a hospital—thirteen commonplace moments escalate into tension, ... Read more

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A baker’s dozen audio dramas are conjured out of the imagination of author Richard Curtis. Everyday places and situations are the backdrops for tense and unpredictable confrontations. A chance encounter between neighbors in their building’s trash room; a routine visit to a yoga class; a friendly chat in the cardiac recovery ward of a hospital—thirteen commonplace moments escalate into tension,
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The Client from Hell

And Other Publishing Satires

by Richard Curtis ...

Previously titled FOOL FOR AN AGENT. An alien space explorer seeking intelligent worlds discovers one inhabited by life forms known as publishers, and concludes that this world is not worth another visit; another voyager lands on Earth and selects a literary agent to represent his book and movie rights; a freelance writer is so outraged over a lousy royalty statement, he drills his publisher with ... Read more

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Previously titled FOOL FOR AN AGENT. An alien space explorer seeking intelligent worlds discovers one inhabited by life forms known as publishers, and concludes that this world is not worth another visit; another voyager lands on Earth and selects a literary agent to represent his book and movie rights; a freelance writer is so outraged over a lousy royalty statement, he drills his publisher with
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Mastering the Business of Writing

A Leading Literary Agent Reveals the Secrets of Success

by Richard Curtis ...

One of the most comprehensive guides currently on the market, MASTERING THE BUSINESS OF WRITING is an insider's guide to the business of being a professional writer. All aspects of the publishing industry are explained, both for the aspiring author and the established writer wishing to jump start a professional career. This guide includes everything you need to know about publishers, agents, and ... Read more

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One of the most comprehensive guides currently on the market, MASTERING THE BUSINESS OF WRITING is an insider's guide to the business of being a professional writer. All aspects of the publishing industry are explained, both for the aspiring author and the established writer wishing to jump start a professional career. This guide includes everything you need to know about publishers, agents, and
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That Christmas and Other Stories

The inspiration behind the hit Netflix film

by Richard Curtis ...

Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb ...

From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and awardwinnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes three heartwarming tales of magical Christmases.Gathered together for the first time in a beautiful treasury, The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas make the ultimate Christmas trilogy – filled with joy, drama and all the trimmings.Have you been naughty or nice? Will Father Christmas ... Read more

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From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and awardwinnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes three heartwarming tales of magical Christmases.Gathered together for the first time in a beautiful treasury, The Empty Stocking, Snow Day and That Christmas make the ultimate Christmas trilogy – filled with joy, drama and all the trimmings.Have you been naughty or nice? Will Father Christmas
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How To Be Your Own Literary Agent

An Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published

by Richard Curtis ...

"Required reading" for aspiring authors and published writers alike, an up-to-date guide on how to navigate the publishing marketplace like a pro ( Writer's Digest ).How to Be Your Own Literary Agent takes the mystery out of book publishing for any writer, published or not. Richard Curtis -- a top literary agent for more than thirty years -- provides a comprehensive practical overview of the ... Read more

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"Required reading" for aspiring authors and published writers alike, an up-to-date guide on how to navigate the publishing marketplace like a pro ( Writer's Digest ).How to Be Your Own Literary Agent takes the mystery out of book publishing for any writer, published or not. Richard Curtis -- a top literary agent for more than thirty years -- provides a comprehensive practical overview of the
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Dumb but Lucky!

Confessions of a P-51 Fighter Pilot in World War II

by Richard Curtis ...

Second lieutenant Dick Curtis arrived in Italy in May 1944–twenty years old and part of a shipment of P-51 Mustang fighter pilots so desperately needed that they were rushed into combat with less than thirty hours of flight time in their new high-performance aircraft.Six of the twelve pilots assigned to the 52nd Fighter Group were shot down in the first two weeks. By his ninth mission, Curtis was ... Read more

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Second lieutenant Dick Curtis arrived in Italy in May 1944–twenty years old and part of a shipment of P-51 Mustang fighter pilots so desperately needed that they were rushed into combat with less than thirty hours of flight time in their new high-performance aircraft.Six of the twelve pilots assigned to the 52nd Fighter Group were shot down in the first two weeks. By his ninth mission, Curtis was
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The Empty Stocking

by Richard Curtis ...

Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb ...

The Empty Stocking is a brilliantly funny Christmas story by Richard Curtis and Rebecca Cobb.In this fantastically funny and heartwarming story by Richard Curtis, scriptwriter of Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually, it's Christmas Eve and there's one very important question on everyone's mind - have YOU been good this year? For twins Sam and Charlie this is a big worry. Charlie has been ... Read more

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The Empty Stocking is a brilliantly funny Christmas story by Richard Curtis and Rebecca Cobb.In this fantastically funny and heartwarming story by Richard Curtis, scriptwriter of Four Weddings and a Funeral and Love Actually, it's Christmas Eve and there's one very important question on everyone's mind - have YOU been good this year? For twins Sam and Charlie this is a big worry. Charlie has been
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Squirm: The Novelization

by Richard Curtis ...

SQUIRM is the blood-curdling shocker calculated to make you writhe with horror. A sleepy Southern town doesn't know what's hit it when a freak nightmare of a storm brings down the overhead electric power lines which then direct a massive electrical charge into the wet mud. And that's just the beginning. For the slimy, oozing, crawling horror which results—an angry, rampaging mass of carnivorous ... Read more

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SQUIRM is the blood-curdling shocker calculated to make you writhe with horror. A sleepy Southern town doesn't know what's hit it when a freak nightmare of a storm brings down the overhead electric power lines which then direct a massive electrical charge into the wet mud. And that's just the beginning. For the slimy, oozing, crawling horror which results—an angry, rampaging mass of carnivorous
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This Business of Publishing

by Richard Curtis ...

This Business of Publishing has been hailed by literary agent Michael Larsen as "must reading for writers, agents and anyone else who cares about the future of publishing." It reveals the unique perspective of Richard Curtis, former president of the Association of Authors' Representatives. He provides the aspiring author with the benefit of over thirty years of lessons learned in the publishing ... Read more

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This Business of Publishing has been hailed by literary agent Michael Larsen as "must reading for writers, agents and anyone else who cares about the future of publishing." It reveals the unique perspective of Richard Curtis, former president of the Association of Authors' Representatives. He provides the aspiring author with the benefit of over thirty years of lessons learned in the publishing
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That Christmas

A heartwarming tale of a magical, unconventional Christmas

by Richard Curtis ...

Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb ...

From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and awardwinnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes a heartwarming tale of a magical, unconventional Christmas.Christmas is the same every year, isn't it? Same food, same routine, same visiting the neighbours and going for a walk. Except for the year of That Christmas...Find out what happens when traditions are upturned, when chaos reigns, and ... Read more

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From international film phenomenon, Richard Curtis, and awardwinnning illustrator, Rebecca Cobb, comes a heartwarming tale of a magical, unconventional Christmas.Christmas is the same every year, isn't it? Same food, same routine, same visiting the neighbours and going for a walk. Except for the year of That Christmas...Find out what happens when traditions are upturned, when chaos reigns, and
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Snow Day

by Richard Curtis ...

Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb ...

A snowy day, a deserted school and the teacher you least want to see. Welcome to Snow Day, the most magical day of the year . . .When Danny goes to school one quiet, snowy morning, the last thing he expects to find is a deserted school and his least favourite teacher. But that's exactly what he does find. And what starts as the worst day imaginable, ends as the most life-affirming and magical day ... Read more

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A snowy day, a deserted school and the teacher you least want to see. Welcome to Snow Day, the most magical day of the year . . .When Danny goes to school one quiet, snowy morning, the last thing he expects to find is a deserted school and his least favourite teacher. But that's exactly what he does find. And what starts as the worst day imaginable, ends as the most life-affirming and magical day
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