![]() ![]() ![]() It's that simple." Leonard noted that while he has owned of the Bookcase for about six years, he has been working at the store since he was in college more than 16 years ago: "The Bookcase has been a part of my life for nearly my entire life, and having to be the person to make the decision to end it has been very painful." Although the closing is "not a happy ending," Leonard wrote that "we all know that happy endings can sometimes seem too contrived and unfulfilling. But, in the end, we can no longer afford to stay in business. It was a drop that we hoped we could weather-as we have a great deal of excitement and enthusiasm for what the 'new' Wayzata is going to look like in a few years. Changing shopping habits and the physical reality of the redevelopment and road construction that have been ongoing in downtown Wayzata for several years now have caused a dramatic drop in sales. In a letter to customers and friends posted on the store's Facebook page, owner Charlie Leonard made the announcement "with a great deal of sadness, disappointment and regret," adding: "This has not been an easy decision to make, but the challenges that we have faced-especially over the last couple of years-have become insurmountable. The Bookcase, Wayzata, Minn., will close October 18 after more than 50 years in business. He most recently worked as a non-executive director for Anobii, which became E-books by Sainsbury's. and Germany, as well as the expansion plans." Myers headed up Waterstones in the two years before the HMV Group sold it to Alexander Mamut in 2011, at which point James Daunt was appointed managing director. The Journal emphasized that it's "unclear whether the two companies are finalizing a new long-term deal or have simply progressed far enough that Amazon was willing to make a concession." -ĭominic Myers, former managing director of Waterstones, has become the head of Amazon Publishing in Europe, "with a brief to launch new European offices," the Bookseller reported, noting that Myers will be located in the company's headquarters in Luxembourg and "charged with managing Amazon's publishing operations in the U.K. In a related story, Disney and Amazon "appear to be close" to resolving their nearly two-month-long dispute over terms, the Wall Street Journal reported, as indicated by Amazon quietly offering Disney DVDs for preorder again. Soon thereafter, The Way Forward was clearly listed on Amazon and discounted competitively, which is a rare thing for most Hachette titles these days. Then Congressman Ryan complained on CNBC's Squawk Box on August 20, saying that the treatment of his book was "a very frustrating thing" and that "clearly Amazon is making kind of a power play here." Asked if Amazon was a monopoly, he said, "I don't know the answer to that question," adding that "if I were just a private citizen I would voice one straight opinion." At first, the title by the Republican vice presidential candidate in 2012 received the usual Amazon treatment for Hachette publications: no advance orders were allowed, and when the book was published August 19, only the audio version was listed as available. ![]() Paul Ryan's new book, The Way Forward: Renewing the American Idea, published by Twelve. The New York Times details Amazon's unusual approach to Rep. The e-tailer, which has no qualms about seeking government grants and contracts, urging the Justice Department to sue competitors and expanding influence in Washington through Jeff Bezos's purchase of the Washington Post, is apparently playing favorites in its battle with Hachette. There are so many fantastic little moments in this trailer, I already imagine the movie being deliriously and wonderfully exhausting, full of quirk and dark humor.Amazon special treatment for national politicians? “Inherent Vice” looks like something wholly and completely new from him, and based on the trailer I am firmly and happily behind him. His sensibility initially has been a bit mopey, and I have enough mopey in my own life just from me as it is, so I tend to not connect well with it in movies. He is a fantastically talented filmmaker. But to be truthful, that is mostly me just being contrary. Anderson of Resident Evil/Milla Jovovich fame) I run a bit hot and cold. When it comes to Paul Thomas Anderson (not to be confused with Paul S. The ‘Inherent Vice’ Trailer is Inherently Awesome ![]()
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