Editor Quotes

At Knopf, everything is inherited.
At Knopf, we look at each book on a case-by-case basis... in some cases, we think a writer might get a boost from an endorsement by a fellow writer, but in other cases, a new book will be better served by other means, such as publicity and reviews.
'Dispatches' is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century and the most brilliant treatment of war and men I have ever read.
Few writers can rival Helen Fielding when it comes to fully capturing the modern woman.
'French Women Don't Get Fat' has become something of a phenomenon.
Hillary Clinton is one of the most compelling figures in the world today... and Carl Bernstein's stunning portrait shows us, for the first time, the true trajectory of her life and career.
I am still convinced I have the best job in the world.
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.
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 don't have a glamorous lifestyle.
I had to learn to call book jackets 'jackets' rather than 'covers.'
I have been waiting a long time to see what's next for Bridget Jones, and I am beyond thrilled she's back.
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 have, from time to time, stopped using it for books, when they pissed me off about something - the negotiation with Hachette, for instance. I thought that was outrageous bullying, and I discontinued using Amazon for books. I did use it for socks, but I didn't use it to buy books.
I see myself as a transient, not an immigrant.
I think I'm more marketing- and sales-oriented than others, and the notion of selling books continues to interest me.
I use Amazon for books. I use Amazon for loads of other things. I regard Amazon as a source, as I think a lot of other people do.
I was from somewhere else. Then all of a sudden I was here, in New York. With one suitcase.
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.
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.
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