DoubleTake call for book reviews

"DoubleTake/Points of Entry" continues to accept book reviews on an ongoing basis on narrative/literary journalism and other forms of documentary with aesthetic merit. In order to be considered for the next issue the deadline is April 15, 2007.

Submission guidelines:

We are interested in book reviews of and about narrative/literary journalism (a.k.a., literary reportage, creative nonfiction, etc.). We are also interested in reviews of books in the documentary tradition, both narrative and photographic, that are of aesthetic merit. The reviews should be between 1,000 and 1,500 words in length. The reviews may be on either contemporary or historical examples of the genres. If historical, the review should reflect at least a passing familiarity with past critical perspectives on the work and contribute new insights. For reviews of books that are not recent publications, reviews should consider why the book is worth re-examining at this time (e.g., as a teacher's resource, as a writer's resource, and so on). Professional journalists' perspectives on the craft as reflected in contemporary or historical examples are also welcome. Essays may be informal or formal, but should bear in mind in tone and style the journal's purpose as a meeting grou!
 nd for different perspectives. Inquiries welcome.

Reviewers should also indicate why they are qualified to review the material and should be sensitive to conflicts of interest.

In addition, we have some publishers' review copies of books on photography for review. Reviewers can keep the copies of the books. Books available at this time are:

Growing Season: The Life of a Migrant Community by Gary Harwood and David Hassler, Kent State University Press.

Local Treasures: Geocaching Across America by Margot Anne Kelley, Center Books for American Places.

Neon Boneyard: Las Vegas A-Z by Judy Natal, Center Books on the American West.

Mark Lewis: Essays by Michael Rush, Philippe-Alain Michaud, and Laura Mulvey, Liverpool University Press.

Otherwise, reviewers should propose books they would like to review. They must provide their own copies.

For book review submissions:

* Length: 1,000-1,500 words

* E-mail a Microsoft Word attached file of the piece to:

hartsockj_at_cortland.edu <mailto:hartsockj_at_cortland.edu>

OTHER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

* Supply "Clean" MicrosoftWord electronic copies upon acceptance.
* We offer no compensation for published work.
* Published book reviewers will receive one copy of the journal.
* For book reviews citing sources: use a discipline-appropriate style (e.g., M.L.A., Chicago, A.P.A.).
* Use end notes.

John C. Hartsock

Book Review Editor

"DoubleTake/Points of Entry"
Department of Communication Studies
State University of New York at Cortland
P.O. Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045-0900
e-mail: hartsockj_at_cortland.edu

 
John C. Hartsock, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Communication Studies
State University of New York at Cortland
P.O. Box 2000
Cortland, NY 13045-0900

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