What to Expect: The Tammy Years 26th October 2000
Tammy Ruffell needed to steal a copy of one of the books on her publishers list, “for her own sanity” – but she paid for it. This is not what…
Tag Archives: 2000
Wrestling With The Angel reprint, 11th August 2000
Letter from Tony Harkins to the book trade regarding the new, higher price for the reprint of Janet Frame biography Wrestling With the Angel by Michael King.
Malcolm MacLean leaving saga, 17th July – 11th August 2000
The drawn out saga of Malcolm MacLean’s leaving party and departure.
Christmas Menu, Salt, 5th December 2000
Special Menu at Salt, where the staff Xmas party was held.
Erotica Story, Evening Post, 2000
An article in the Evening Post about two erotic novels written by New Zealand women – Avocado by Christine Leov-Lealand and Bare by Toni Lee, who might buy them and…
Complaints Department, 29th November 2000
Sometimes we receive the most ridiculous material as book-protection, and are compelled to make the worst possible use of it. I’m certain this improved productivity.
Book Pricing Article, Evening Post, 16th August 2000
An article about costs for the second printing of Wrestling with the Angel: A Life of Janet Frame by Michael King. Contrasts are made with the price-slashing of Harry Potter…
Alan Preston’s European Holiday, 26th April 2000
Alan Preston took a trip to Europe in 2000 – but he stayed in contact.
Flying Pig Evening Post article, 5th September 2000
Article in the Evening Post about the imminent collapse of book-website Flying Pig. Contains speculation about various other online schemes, none of which seem to have lasted.
J K Rowling Review by Finnbar Castree-Johansson, 2000
Transcript: “The 2 new books are very interesting and informative. She also makes it sound so real. When people buy these books all the money goes to Comic relief. I…
