Words matter. These are the best Sonny Mehta Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
Tony Blair is an extremely popular figure in North America. His memoir is refreshing, both for its candour and vivid portrayal of political life.
John Grisham is one of the greatest storytellers of all time.
Just because we’re Knopf doesn’t mean we shouldn’t sell books as well as any other publisher in the land.
I didn’t think I would be an exceptional writer, and I thought I might be a useful publisher. I’ve never regretted it.
Most writers of entertainment fiction tend to receive controversial reviews.
There is something attractive about taking risks.
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.
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.
It seems the world of book publishing is constantly changing. Whether it was the rise of chain stores or their decline, or the digital revolution… fortunately, we have been able not only to adapt but to thrive.
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.
‘The War’ is a stunning achievement in filmmaking.
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.
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.
Profit is one way that you can take pride in the way you publish things and insure that you can go on doing it.
There isn’t really a whole lot to know about me.
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 had to learn to call book jackets ‘jackets’ rather than ‘covers.’
A blurb might bring a reader to a book, but then the book itself has to do the rest of the work.
We all have our notions of sport. If I’d wanted to make my living climbing mountains, I wouldn’t have gone into publishing. Most of the time, you’re sitting in a dark room reading a manuscript.
We think continuity’s important.
Sonia Sotomayor has lived a remarkable life, and her achievements will prove an inspiration to readers around the world.
The original publication of ‘The DaVinci Code’ preceded the e-book era.
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.
There are distinctions between Indian and Pakistani writers.
Terrorism has come to publishing. It is a grave concern when criticism is turned to mortal threats.
I’ve always loved the physical book and remain committed to it.
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.
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.
I don’t have a glamorous lifestyle.
