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" I've always loved the physical book and remain committed to it. "

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" There is such a very large quantity of books clamouring for a buyer's attention that publishers have relied more and more on support such as blurbs as a way of getting an independent recommendation from a familiar name, much in the same way that Amazon.com will send an e-mail recommending Book A to a customer who's already purchased Book B. "

" The original publication of 'The DaVinci Code' preceded the e-book era. "

" Most writers of entertainment fiction tend to receive controversial reviews. "

" I didn't think I would be an exceptional writer, and I thought I might be a useful publisher. I've never regretted it. "

" I believe 'Lean In' has the power to change not only our outlook but also the world and that it will become a touchstone publication for a generation of women. "

" Sometimes you find something new, and you just say, 'Wow.' "

" I am still convinced I have the best job in the world. "

" Just because we're Knopf doesn't mean we shouldn't sell books as well as any other publisher in the land. "

" A blurb might bring a reader to a book, but then the book itself has to do the rest of the work. "

" Lisbeth Salander is one of the most compelling heroines of 21st century crime literature, and I am thrilled to see readers have welcomed her return. "

" Not all new books carry endorsements, and I wouldn't say that blurbs are indispensable for marketing. "

" I'm a boring guy who's got a great job in a profession that still gives me a great deal of pleasure after 35 years. "

" I have nothing but regret that I cannot continue to behave the way I behaved all my life, and I can't wait for a chance to behave immoderately again. "

" I think I'm more marketing- and sales-oriented than others, and the notion of selling books continues to interest me. "

" If the response to 'Suite Francaise' is any indication, there's a great deal of curiosity about Nemirovsky, and the best way to deal with it is to produce another book. So much of her work has been unavailable, and we want to bring as much of it back into print as possible. "

" There is something attractive about taking risks. "

" I see myself as a transient, not an immigrant. "

" You do not give a great biographer a timetable. You let them do their work and, in due course, publish it. "

" What can I say? I'm a book junkie. "

" At Knopf, everything is inherited. "

" So much has changed in our business. E-books, that's been one of the principal developments. There has been also the failure of Borders and the rise of Amazon, just to name two others. "

" Tony Blair is an extremely popular figure in North America. His memoir is refreshing, both for its candour and vivid portrayal of political life. "

" President Clinton is one of the dominant figures on the global stage. He has lived an extraordinary life, and he has a great story to tell. "

" There are distinctions between Indian and Pakistani writers. "

" Profit is one way that you can take pride in the way you publish things and insure that you can go on doing it. "

" I've started taking long walks in the park, which is quite wonderful. "

" As I see it, my job has always been to champion the work of the authors I publish. "

" Few writers can rival Helen Fielding when it comes to fully capturing the modern woman. "

" A good part of the work is just reading a manuscript and coming to the office. I can't imagine wanting to even read an article about book publishing. "

" Americans are tired of fad diets, counting calories, and living within restrictive guidelines about carbs and fat. They are turning to Mireille Guiliano for her sensible and admittedly contrarian advice on eating well. "