There is something attractive about taking risks.
Sonny Mehta
The original publication of 'The DaVinci Code' preceded the e-book era.
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.
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.
'Dispatches' is one of the seminal works of the twentieth century and the most brilliant treatment of war and men I have ever read.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Terrorism has come to publishing. It is a grave concern when criticism is turned to mortal threats.
'French Women Don't Get Fat' has become something of a phenomenon.
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.
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.
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.
John Grisham is one of the greatest storytellers of all time.
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.
Most writers of entertainment fiction tend to receive controversial reviews.
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.
At Knopf, everything is inherited.
'The War' is a stunning achievement in filmmaking.
I am still convinced I have the best job in the world.
I was from somewhere else. Then all of a sudden I was here, in New York. With one suitcase.
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.
The biggest kick is reading something new and exciting and then getting other people to share your enthusiasm. Beyond all the cant and hypocrisy in publishing, that's what it's all about.
It was the cholesterol. I had two fried eggs a day for breakfast. I had no checkups for five years. I kept meaning to go. The doctor would probably say it was years of bad living. I've always had a good time. Maybe I've had too good a time.
I've started taking long walks in the park, which is quite wonderful.
There are distinctions between Indian and Pakistani writers.
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.
I see myself as a transient, not an immigrant.
Sonia Sotomayor has lived a remarkable life, and her achievements will prove an inspiration to readers around the world.
There isn't really a whole lot to know about me.
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.
One of the great things about New York is this wonderful park we have.
There are not too many people who are polymathic these days.
I don't have a glamorous lifestyle.
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 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 Pakistani writers are addressing change and what's happening today in the world. There is something completely contemporary in this writing.
We are seeing historic, record-breaking sales across all types of our accounts in North America for 'The Lost Symbol.'
Few writers can rival Helen Fielding when it comes to fully capturing the modern woman.
What can I say? I'm a book junkie.
I had to learn to call book jackets 'jackets' rather than 'covers.'
Just because we're Knopf doesn't mean we shouldn't sell books as well as any other publisher in the land.
Sometimes you find something new, and you just say, 'Wow.'
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.
Knopf is solidly profitable, and that is how I intend to keep it.
