Show Sold Separately

Show Sold Separately: Promos, Spoilers, and Other Media Paratexts

by Jonathan Gray — University of Wisconsin - Madison
December 13, 2009 – 13:17

My book on paratexts is finally out: Show Sold Separately: Promos, Spoilers, and Other Paratexts. ($22, but I see Amazon’s selling it for $14.85. That’s cheaper than a season of Two and a Half Men on DVD! What are you waiting for?). I thought I’d give some tasters of it with a selection of paratexts. The cover, obviously enough is above.... read more »

Indexing, Tagging, and Other Locating or Scanning Devices

by Jonathan Gray — University of Wisconsin - Madison
September 12, 2009 – 10:10

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Design My Cover … Please

by Jonathan Gray — University of Wisconsin - Madison
June 16, 2009 – 16:27

So, currently my book about paratexts, entitled Show Sold Separately: Promos, Spoilers, and Other Media Paratexts, is in production at NYU Press. It’s due out at the end of the year.

Problem is, we’re all struggling with an idea for the cover. This is where you, gentle reader, come in, since I need your help. Any and all ideas welcome.

A few parameters and notes:... read more »