Author Archives: Vic Books

The Future of Books (as Told by the Sci-Fi I Watched as a Kid)

Posted on June 18, 2013

Interested in science fiction and fantasy from a young age, by the mid-90′s one of my favourite programs was Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. There were many bizarre futuristic aspects of the universe depicted in this program that I accepted … Continue reading →

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Readers, Painted and Drawn by Famous Artists

Posted on June 15, 2013

Over the centuries, many famous artists have depicted the act of reading in their work.  Here are a few favourites: Rembrandt Degas Hopper Renoir Van Gogh Vermeer

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Lessons I Learned from Children’s and Young Adult Literature

Posted on June 11, 2013

I’m about to admit something that many women in my age-group would be embarrassed to admit:  I have no significant childhood memories of reading Judy Blume.  I never read Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.  I never read Then Again, … Continue reading →

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Literary News and Bookish Potpourri — June 7, 2013

Posted on June 7, 2013

Vic Books News We’re pleased as punch to announce that we have been Conscious Consumers accredited and have been awarded the following badges: Composting, Eco-packaging, Organic, Recycling and Fair trade. Thanks to our many awesome suppliers like Peoples Coffee, Zany Zeus organic milk, … Continue reading →

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Featured Titles Newsletter

Posted on June 4, 2013

Fiction Paris      by Edward Rutherfurd, Hachette, TR, $39.99 City of love. City of splendour. City of terror. City of dreams. Inspired by the haunting, passionate story of the city of lights, this epic novel weaves a gripping tale … Continue reading →

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Three Ways of Looking at Book Covers and Their Design

Posted on May 27, 2013

Book covers are a marketing tool.  They are meant to help convince us that of all the books available, this one is right for us.  But is that all they are?  What of the many cover designs that have become … Continue reading →

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Books As Artists’ Medium

Posted on May 23, 2013

While the primary use of books is to store and disburse the knowledge and stories within them, the advent of e-books has led many (myself included) to wax lyrical on the charm and power of books as objects; objects to … Continue reading →

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Some of the Best Commencement Addresses by Authors

Posted on May 17, 2013

In honour of the 2,100+ VUW students who have graduated this week, here are a few of our favourite commencement addresses by famous writers.  Congratulations graduates! Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie at Kalamazoo College Neil Gaiman at The University of the Arts John … Continue reading →

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Books and Coffee

Posted on May 13, 2013

A Pictorial Tribute to the Perfect Combination: The Beautiful and the Cute Advice and Mantras

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The Great Gatsby — Ready to Get Reaquainted

Posted on May 10, 2013

With Baz Luhrmann’s new take on The Great Gatsby soon to hit screens, the internet has exploded with all things Gatsby. Here’s a few of my favourites (Some Spoilers Included): Boats Against the Current: A Great Gatsby/Arrested Development Mash-up Bluths in … Continue reading →

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