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Tolkien Around: How One Man Crafted a World to Rule Them All
Tolkien Around: How One Man Crafted a World to Rule Them All
Few authors have left as indelible a mark on literature and popular culture as J. R. R. Tolkien, born January 3, 1892. A philologist, professor, and pipe-smoking purveyor of fantastical... Read more...
Why Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing’s (KDP) Unexplained Account Termination Is Harmful to Publishers and Authors
Why Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing’s (KDP) Unexplained Account Termination Is Harmful to Publishers and Authors
In recent months, Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform has become increasingly difficult to navigate for many self-publishers. We, as publishers who have been using Amazon's platform since 2016, have... Read more...
The Advance Gamble: Why Most Books Don’t Pay Their Own Way
The Advance Gamble: Why Most Books Don’t Pay Their Own Way
In the glittering world of traditional publishing, where multimillion-dollar advances make headlines and bestsellers are celebrated as cultural touchstones, lies a sobering reality: most books don’t sell enough copies to... Read more...
Celebrating E. M. Forster: A Master of Modern English Literature
Celebrating E. M. Forster: A Master of Modern English Literature
January 1st is not only the beginning of a new year, but also the anniversary of the birth of one of the most esteemed figures in English literature, E. M.... Read more...
Notable Books Entering the Public Domain in 2025: A New Chapter for Classic Literature
Notable Books Entering the Public Domain in 2025: A New Chapter for Classic Literature
As the new year unfolds, January 1, 2025, marks a monumental day for lovers of classic literature. Several iconic works have entered the public domain, meaning they are now free... Read more...
Unveiling Casa Carlini’s Fresh New Logo Designs for Our Imprints
Unveiling Casa Carlini’s Fresh New Logo Designs for Our Imprints
At Casa Carlini, we’re passionate about storytelling, knowledge, and creativity. As part of our ongoing commitment to bring readers books that inspire, entertain, and educate, we’ve reimagined the visual identities... Read more...
The Recognitions of William Gaddis: A Literary Giant's Enduring Echo
The Recognitions of William Gaddis: A Literary Giant's Enduring Echo
William Gaddis, born on December 29, 1922, stands as one of the most enigmatic and profound figures in 20th-century American literature. His intricate prose, sprawling narratives, and incisive critiques of... Read more...
Orbital Party: Celebrating Johannes Kepler’s Stellar Legacy
Orbital Party: Celebrating Johannes Kepler’s Stellar Legacy
December 27th marks the birthday of Johannes Kepler, the man who put the "orb" in orbit. Kepler, born in 1571, was a legendary astronomer, mathematician, and professional mind-blower who forever... Read more...
Jacques Roubaud: A Master of Mathematical Precision and Poetic Imagination
Jacques Roubaud: A Master of Mathematical Precision and Poetic Imagination
Jacques Roubaud, the esteemed French poet, novelist, and mathematician, passed away on December 5, 2024, his 92nd birthday. A luminary in the literary world, Roubaud's work seamlessly intertwined mathematical precision... Read more...
A Christmas Carol: The Story That’s Actually More About Personal Growth Than Christmas
A Christmas Carol: The Story That’s Actually More About Personal Growth Than Christmas
Ah, A Christmas Carol. That classic holiday tale we all know and love, where Ebenezer Scrooge learns the true meaning of Christmas, gains a whole new attitude, and—spoiler alert—stops being... Read more...
Tom Stoppard: A Life
Tom Stoppard: A Life
Hermione Lee, an award-winning biographer, best known for her biographies of Virginia Woolf, Edith Wharton, and Penelope Fitzgerald, hazards this time a biography of a living figure, a protean playwright... Read more...
Jean Racine: The Tragedy King with a Twist of Wit
Jean Racine: The Tragedy King with a Twist of Wit
December 22 marks the birthday of Jean Racine, the 17th-century French playwright who managed to turn suffering into an art form. With a pen sharper than Cupid’s arrow and an... Read more...