Saturday, April 4, 2009

Just ordered "Wreck This Journal"

...just ordered WTJ by Keri Smith, new from an Amazon Mktplace ($5.19+s/h). This is the next book on the "Next Chapter" book group. I'm looking forward to participating in the group. We'll be starting on Friday June 5. The blog is at: http://www.tnc-wreckthisjournal.blogspot.com/.
Here's a review from Penguin Group...

If we ever doubted the usefulness of the Internet in helping to sell books, Perigee's Wreck This Journal (WTJ) by Keri Smith is a clear example of its power. The book, an illustrated journal that features a subversive collection of prompts asking readers to literally destroy the book, was originally published in June 2007 and received very little standard media coverage. Since then, however, it has become a viral sensation, with sales continuing to grow. Flickr has a Wreck This Journal page with more than 4,000 items posted. YouTube carries dozens of WTJ videos created by fans, and there are WTJ fan groups on Facebook. In addition, a wide range of websites feature chats and discussion about WTJ, ... the book has become a “cult” favorite amongst a variety of groups.
-------Schools have also taken to the unique concept, with several teachers reporting back that they have used the book in their elementary classrooms.
-------The buzz has spread internationally as well: The American Book Center (www.abc.nl) in Amsterdam has reported that they sell more copies of WTJ than the Harry Potter series!

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