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November 11, 2009

Coach Williams on WUNC

Coach Roy Williams was on WUNC’s “Morning Edition” yesterday to talk about his new book Hard Work with WUNC reporter Dave DeWitt. The interview also includes conversations with Coach’s son Scott Williams, …

November 11, 2009

Honor American Soldiers this Veterans Day

I honestly love nearly every book that is published by all of the imprints under the Workman umbrella, but Medal of Honor:  Portraits of Valor Beyond the Call of Duty (published by …

November 10, 2009

A Few of our Favorite (Office) Things…

The offices of Algonquin are home to quite a few conversation pieces. Take, for instance, the creepy leprechaun doll that pops up in random places…like perched on your office window sill. Or …

November 9, 2009

Emyl Jenkins’ Algonquin Appraisals

Welcome to the second installation of Emyl Jenkins’ Algonquin appraisals. The author of the Sterling Glass mysteries, The Big Steal and Stealing with Style, gives us the lowdown on our office treasures. …

November 6, 2009

The First Book Signing for Hard Work

This Tuesday was Coach Williams’ first book signing event for Hard Work; A Life On and Off the Court, hosted by McIntyre’s Fine Books at Fearrington. The event was held in The …

November 5, 2009

Chris Welles Feder Would Like to Introduce You to Her Father — Orson Welles

After living an intensely private life, why did I decide to come out of hiding and write about my famous father, Orson Welles?  Because there are so many books out there about …

November 4, 2009

In My Father's Shadow: A Daughter Remembers Orson Welles — Now Available!

Though many books have been written about Orson Welles, exploring his success as an actor and producer and his faults as a person, none have given a more intimate reflection than In …

November 3, 2009

HARD WORK: On Sale Today! Plus a BIG giveaway!

Today is the first day that you can buy Coach Roy Williams‘ new memoir Hard Work; A Life On and Off the Court. His autobiography describes his hardscrabble childhood in the mountains …