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

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" One of the great things about New York is this wonderful park we have. "

" 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. "

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

" We are seeing historic, record-breaking sales across all types of our accounts in North America for 'The Lost Symbol.' "

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

" The Pakistani writers are addressing change and what's happening today in the world. There is something completely contemporary in this writing. "

" There are not too many people who are polymathic these days. "

" Andre Agassi is one of the world's most popular and admired figures. He has lived an extraordinary life, and he has a great story to tell. "

" There are distinctions between Indian and Pakistani writers. "

" John Grisham is one of the greatest storytellers of all time. "

" 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. "

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

" I was from somewhere else. Then all of a sudden I was here, in New York. With one suitcase. "

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

" In 'Lean In,' Sheryl Sandberg gives a frank assessment of what it will take for women to move forward as equals to men. Her book is full of sound advice and informed recommendations and marked by its positive outlook. "

" 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. "

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

" There's a blockbuster side to Knopf, whether it's P. D. James or John le Carre or our best-selling books. We try to sell our writers as aggressively as those houses regarded as commercial with a capital C. "

" Tony Blair is one of the most significant world leaders of the modern era. He has a remarkable story to tell. His tenure as prime minister was marked by close relationships with Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush, and he enjoys a profile in this country that is rare among foreign leaders. "

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

" 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. "

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

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

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

" I had to learn to call book jackets 'jackets' rather than 'covers.' "

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

" I don't have a glamorous lifestyle. "

" I have been waiting a long time to see what's next for Bridget Jones, and I am beyond thrilled she's back. "