Life Of A Movellas Intern

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An insight into the world of Movellas, and a space for writers and readers everywhere.
becauseofthiswoman: Name: bell hooksDates: 1952-presentWhy she rocks: She writes books on the interconnectivity of gender, race, class and how they have the ability to perpetuate systems of oppression and domination. She has published over thirty books and countless scholarly and mainstream articles, appeared in several documentaries, and speaks globally. Quote: I began writing a book on love because I felt that the United States is moving away from love.Because of this woman… there is a figurehead talking about how to end systems of oppression in our world. 

becauseofthiswoman:

Name: bell hooks
Dates: 1952-present

Why she rocks: She writes books on the interconnectivity of gender, race, class and how they have the ability to perpetuate systems of oppression and domination. She has published over thirty books and countless scholarly and mainstream articles, appeared in several documentaries, and speaks globally. 

Quote: I began writing a book on love because I felt that the United States is moving away from love.

Because of this woman… there is a figurehead talking about how to end systems of oppression in our world. 

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Tomorrow I’m heading down to the Movellas offices for the first time and i am very excited, to be working in the busy streets of London. As you can see we were mentioned in article by Reuter’s which i was interviewed for. Will update more tomorrow off to do some writing ^^ x

Books have to be heavy because the whole world’s inside them.

—Cornelia Funke, Inkheart (via 4mbivalent)

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theatlantic: With This Machine, You Can Print Your Own Books at the Local Bookstore I’ve been intrigued by the Espresso Book Machine since I first saw it in an oversized beta version in 2007 on display at the New York Public Library’s Science Industry and Business branch and was impressed with the notion that so many printed works could be brought to life instantly, complete with cover, spine, and a choice of interiors. But the greatest allure of the device, as explained in interviews with a handful of the booksellers who have taken the plunge and installed the machine, is that it enables self-publishing by authors who have written fiction and specialized nonfiction (recipes and family genealogy, for example) and are satisfied with a small number of copies, at least initially. Read more. [Image: Politics and Prose/Flickr]

theatlantic:

With This Machine, You Can Print Your Own Books at the Local Bookstore

I’ve been intrigued by the Espresso Book Machine since I first saw it in an oversized beta version in 2007 on display at the New York Public Library’s Science Industry and Business branch and was impressed with the notion that so many printed works could be brought to life instantly, complete with cover, spine, and a choice of interiors. But the greatest allure of the device, as explained in interviews with a handful of the booksellers who have taken the plunge and installed the machine, is that it enables self-publishing by authors who have written fiction and specialized nonfiction (recipes and family genealogy, for example) and are satisfied with a small number of copies, at least initially.

Read more. [Image: Politics and Prose/Flickr]

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