By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/14/2011
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By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/12/2011
Happy Monday, and welcome to the third installment of the ongoing Overlook holiday giveaway bonanza! Last week two lucky readers scored literary prize packs featuring the complete Charles Portis paperback backlist and a pair of beautiful design books by Milton Glaser and Eva Zeisel. Congratulations to Friday’s winner Carl Scott, and a big thanks to all those who have entered so far. Are you a
By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/8/2011
Everyone knows that books make the best gifts, right? If you’re reading this blog you probably agree with us. Last year, Overlook got into the true spirit of the holiday season and spent twelve days in December giving away some of our favorite books that we’ve published over the past forty years. We had such a strong response that we’ve decided to continue the tradition this year, with another
By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/13/2010
...AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF DANIEL SNOWMAN'S THE GILDED STAGE!
First, we're still running our TRUE GRIT NYC movie passes giveaway (winners announced at 2 p.m. EDT!) and bonanza package and book giveaway (winners announced Thursday). Go here to learn more and enter!
However, today we have a separate giveaway for the theatre lovers out there--a signed copy of The Gilded Stage: A Social History of Opera. The first book of its kind, The Gilded Stage tells the story of opera's beginnings, its rise and spread throughout Europe and beyond, and the audiences who love it. This beautiful book is also a guided tour of the world's premier opera houses and the story of monarchs, artists, and audiences who made opera one of the world's great arts. This elegant book is a must for anyone who loves opera, theatre or music and is both a comprehensive history and an eminently readable tale.
TO WIN: Leave a blog comment, Tweet this contest, or leave a comment on our Facebook page. You can enter once in every area and we'll announce the winners tomorrow morning as we announce what you can look forward to for the sixth day of Overlook Christmas!
We have many more giveaways to come as the holiday season kicks into high gear. Don't forget to check back every day!
Previously:
Nonesuch Dickens Christmas Books
Autographed Bliss, Remembered
Penny Vincenzi novels
Autographed Drawing is Thinking
True Grit, True Grit, TRUE GRIT! (ongoing)
By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/10/2010
...TRUE GRIT, TRUE GRIT AND MORE TRUE GRIT!
We have some AMAZING True Grit-related prizes that we’ll be giving away to our wonderful Overlook readers over the next few days to get you as excited as we are about the new Coen Brothers film that’s getting some great early reviews, as well as the classic Charles Portis novel from which the film was adapted.
First, congratulations to Heather B, Jenna! and Don, winners of yesterday's contest. They'll each receive a signed copy of the amazing DRAWING IS THINKING by art and design legend Milton Glaser.
Now, onto today's contest. We've never done ANYTHING like this before, but we're beyond thrilled to be offering you a chance to win these amazing prizes tied into the new film release of True Grit. You could win:
TICKETS TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF TRUE GRIT IN NYC: Unfortunately, this is only open to our New York City-area readers. But get two FREE passes to the ADVANCE True Grit screening on December 14 at 7 p.m.!
OUR TRUE GRIT BONANZA PACKAGE: Copies of True Grit (the brand-new movie tie-in edition and the limited-edition Hollywood hardcover), a True Grit movie poster, and 2 movie passes you can use to see True Grit in a convenient theatre at your leisure.
And 5 winners will receive a copy of the new movie tie-in edition of True Grit!
TO WIN: Tell us why you love TRUE GRIT, the book, or are excited to read it! Enter through Facebook, Twitter, or by commenting here. You can also enter by sending us a link to your blog where you have an entry about TRUE GRIT (email a link to kgales at overlookny dot com). That means each person can enter up to four times. PLEASE indicate if you are able to see the advance screening in NYC on the 14th so you are entered into that part of this contest. (For Twitter, given the character limits, just tag #truegritnyc for the screening or #truegritbook for the rest of the prizes.)
The NYC winner will be announced on Monday 12/13 and the Bonanza Package/book winners will be announced on Thursday, December 16. NYC entrants who did not win the screening tickets are still eligible for our other prizes. GOOD LUCK! And happy
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By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/9/2010
...AN AUTOGRAPHED COPY OF MILTON GLASER'S DRAWING IS THINKING!
First, congratulations to yesterday's winner, CollenFL, who won a set of Penny Vincenzi's best novels. Thank you again for your enthusiasm! We're so excited for our wonderful books to be finding new homes and, hopefully, new fans.
Today's contest is one we've been thinking about for quite some time. While many outside the art and design world might not know Milton Glaser by name, you've definitely seen his work--it includes the iconic "I Heart NY" logo as well as DC Comics' old logo the "DC Bullet," and the logo for the delicious and quirky Brooklyn Brewery. He co-founded New York magazine and last year was awarded the National Medal of the Arts.
So you know Milton Glaser is a living legend. He's also written a number of books. DRAWING IS THINKING is perhaps our favorite--it's a deeply personal look at how the mind works in visually representing reality. More about the book:
Based on his view that all art has its origin in the impulse both to create and, visually, to do this by drawing, he has designed a book that powerfully delineates this position. In Drawing is Thinking, the drawings depicted are meant to be experienced sequentially, so that the reader or viewer not only follows Glaser through these pages, but comes to inhabit his mind. The drawings represent a sweeping range of subject matter taken from the full range of a reflective master's career. They represent the author's commitment to the fundamental idea that drawing is not simply a way to represent reality, but, as the title suggests, a way to understand and experience the world.
By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/8/2010
...THE BEST OF PENNY VINCENZI!
We're thrilled about today's giveaway both because Vincenzi kind of rhymes with "me," and because we are huge, HUGE Penny Vincenzi fans.
First, congratulations to yesterday's winners, Gary P., @kissesforusall and @AllTheWiser. They'll be getting signed copies of Frank Deford's much-praised novel of the 1936 Olympics BLISS, REMEMBERED. Thanks to all of you who entered on Day 2! We are thrilled with the responses we're getting and appreciate your enthusiasm for some of our very favorite titles.
And oh, what a favorite are today's titles. We're giving away JUST ONE set of Penny Vincenzi's Spoils of Time trilogy--No Angel, Something Dangerous, and Into Temptation--as well as her brand-new hardcover, Forbidden Places. The Lytton family saga remains one of Overlook's best-selling titles year in and year out. They're the story of glamorous Lady Celia Lytton, her husband Oliver, and the publishing company they run in early-twentieth-century London. Anyone who loves sweeping historical novels, strong women characters, and passionate romances written by a true master of women's fiction will fall in love with Lady Celia just like we did. (The only downside of recommending these novels to everyone? Explaining that our publishing universe isn't quite as glamorous as the literarti of Edwardian London).
We'll be giving away ONE set of these FOUR NOVELS. They're great for sinking one's teeth into and a gift that will provide hours of entertainment for the recipient (or distract you from holiday stress, difficult family gatherings, arduous winter travel...) and will open up a whole new world of fabulous Penny fiction.
TO WIN: Leave a blog comment, Tweet this contest, or leave a comment on our Facebook page. You can enter once in every area and
By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/7/2010
...A SIGNED COPY OF FRANK DEFORD'S BLISS, REMEMBERED!
(We know that does not even come close to rhyming. We have given up on that completely).
First, congratulations to Roger S (via Facebook) and Ellen L (via Twitter), winners of yesterday's copies of Charles Dickens' Christmas Books. Thanks to all of you who entered! We were thrilled with the response (and might need to add in some bonus days-of-Christmas for you all!). The holiday cheer is unparalleled.
Today's giveaway is one of my absolute favorite Overlook books--Bliss, Remembered by Frank Deford of NPR and Sports Illustrated fame. He signed advance copies of Bliss at Book Expo America 2010, which was our first indication that this wasn't your ordinary sports novel--the crowd was full of young and old readers, male and female, sports enthusiasts and those who just loved listening to him on NPR. Scroll down for praise and to see him discuss Bliss with Matt Lauer on the Today Show! Plus, the book is a wonderful love story--it's really appropriate to be given away on the day celebrating two turtledoves, a symbol of love.
We'll be giving away THREE AUTOGRAPHED COPIES of Bliss, Remembered. While I recommend it to anyone who loves a great story, we can say that our dads, grandmothers and twenty-something friends all really loved this book--it would be a great gift for someone who's hard to buy for but enjoys reading, and it has the fun signed touch!
TO WIN: Leave a blog comment, Tweet this contest, or leave a comment on our Facebook page. You can enter once in every area and we'll announce the winners tomorrow morning as we announce what you can look forward to for the Third Day of Overlook Christmas! And yes, unless you live on a farm, it will be better than three French hens. (Or any other hen ethnicity. We love them all).
Coming up over the next 10 business days...art books, more signed books, gift book sets, some of our most popular authors (including P.G. Wodehouse, Penny Vincenzi, Peter Quinn...and more!) and a True Grit giveaway bonanza! Thanks for participating and we hope you enjoy the holidays as much as we are!
By: John Mark Boling,
on 12/3/2010
And kid of all ages are absolutely delighted by the mischievous rhymes and delightful illustrations of LET'S HAVE A BITE: A BANQUET OF BEASTLY FEASTS, by Robert L. Forbes (illustrated by Ronald Searle).
And a wonderful way to make the gift of a book a lifetime keepsake is to have it signed (or personalized!) by the author. If you're lucky enough to be in Palm Beach, Santa Barbara or Montecito over the next few weeks, you have a great chance to get Mr. Forbes to inscribe a personal message in this beautiful book.
Check out Mr. Forbes' web site or Facebook page to stay up to date on all of the latest happenings with this wonderfully whimsical book. A few to mark on your calendars...
December 7: Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens 3rd Annual Literacy Day
During their Annual Festival of the Trees, I will be reading here.
253 Barcelona Road
West Palm Beach, FL
From 10AM
December 8: The Channel City Club in Santa Barbara, CA
I will do a reading at their annual Holiday Luncheon, 12:30-2, including a book signing.
2:30 A reading at the Story Teller Children’s Center, Santa Barbara
December 9: The Crane Country Day School, Montecito, CA
2:15-3 A reading to students.
December 15: Palm Beach Book Store, PB, FL
5:30 Book signing until 7pm
2011 Lots of events in the works, such as a reading at the Princeton Club in New York, a Southern swing , a return engagement with the Creative Writing classes at Boca Raton’s Spanish River High School, a reading in Rome, more schools, and Easter Day with many kids in Palm Beach at the annual egg hunt. Stay tuned!
With a niece and nephew both avid readers, this package will satisfy them both. Luckily they share books like my sister and I do.
these are all ideal for my grandchildren who would be happy. Many thanks.saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
A treasure trove which is ideal.elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
Enter me please!<br /><br />I want to check out those Freddy books. :)