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Shaping the Book: Authors, Agents & Editors
The Friends of the SC Libaries present a panel discussion with Elinor Lipman, Barry Werth, Richard Todd, and Jennifer Gates.
Elinor Lipman
Thursday, April 12, 2007, 7:30 pm - Neilson Browsing Room
The annual meeting of the Friends of the Smith College Libraries will feature a lively discussion about the dynamic relationship between authors, their literary agents and editors.
A reception with book signing will follow. The event is free, open to the public, and wheelchair accessible.
Panelists
Elinor Lipman [right] has written nine novels including My Latest Grievance, The Pursuit of Alice Thrift, and Then She Found Me.
Barry Werth is the author of 31 Days and The Scarlet Professor as well as numerous non-fiction essays and articles.
Jennifer Gates is a partner with The Zachary Schuster Harmsworth Literary Agency of New York and Boston.
Richard Todd has worked as an editor at Houghton Mifflin, the Atlantic Monthly and the New England Monthly.
Library Resources
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Five College Library Catalog
| Search the Five College Library Catalog | |
|---|---|
| Search by AUTHOR for books written by: | Lipman, Elinor Werth, Barry |
| Search by SUBJECT for books about publishing: | Publishers and Publishing |
Biographical Sources
Biography in Context - Entries for Elinor Lipman and Barry Werth from Contemporary Authors including Awards, Career, Further Readings, Media Adaptations, Personal Information, Sidelights, Source Citation, and Writings.
Articles & Book Reviews
Book Review Digest Plus - Index of book reviews published in the U.S., Canada and Great Britain within 18 months of the book's publication. Use SC Links to connect to full text.
Internet Resources
| Internet Site | Access |
|---|---|
| Elinor Lipman - A Suitable Web Site Biography, upcoming events, press & media, book purchases, essays, contacts, mailing list |
http://www.elinorlipman.com/ |
| Fresh Air Interview with Barry Werth (NPR) Listen or read transcript, April 13, 2006 |
http://www.npr.org/ |
| Zachary Schuster Harmsworth Literary Agency New York and Boston based full service literary agency representing all types of fiction and non-fiction. |
http://www.zshliterary.com |
| Houghton Mifflin Company Major publisher of textbooks, reference works, fiction, non-fiction, and educational software and video. |
http://www.hmco.com/ |
| The Atlantic Online Online edition of the Atlantic Monthly featuring current issues and web-specific content on travel, literature, and politics. |
http://www.theatlantic.com/ |
Contact
Mary Irwin, FSCL Executive Secretary
Neilson Library
(413) 585-2903
mirwin@smith.edu
