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"West Village Originals: An Oral History of New York City's Most Unique Neighborhood" by Michael D. Minichiello is a collection of over 90 short interviews with residents of the West Village. The book explores the neighborhood's roots, sense of identity, and the impact of gentrification. Many long-term residents express nostalgia for the neighborhood's past uniqueness and attribute its changes to the influx of money. Despite these changes, the interviews highlight the continued allure of the West Village, with its small-town feel and diverse community. [Extracted from the article]

"West Village Originals: An Oral History of New York City's Most Unique Neighborhood" is a collection of over 90 interviews conducted by reporter Michael D. Minichiello with residents of the West Village. The interviews explore the neighborhood's history, identity, and the impact of gentrification. Many long-term residents express nostalgia for the neighborhood's past and lament the loss of its uniqueness due to the influx of money. Despite these changes, the interviews also highlight the continued sense of community and the presence of interesting individuals in the West Village. [Extracted from the article]

The article reports on the 2006 National Book Awards that was held in Manhattan, New York City on November 15, 2006. Veteran luminaries like New York Review of Books founders Robert Silvers and the late Barbara Epstein were honored by younger turks, in this case New Yorker editor David Remnick. A chart on book sales for September 2006 is also given.

Presents information on two books about New York City. "Manhattan Within," by Matteo Pericoli; "The Timeline History of New York City."

The article features author Kelli Anderson at the bookstore Books of Wonder in New York City for her pop-up book "This Book is a Planetarium."

The article reviews the New York International Toy Fair in New York, New York 2009.

The article offers information on the newly opened feminist bookstore, Card Carrying Books and Gifts in Corning, New York.

The article reports on the plans of PowerHouse Books to relocate to Brooklyn, New York City in 2006. PowerHouse Books is using the move to expand its mix of book publishing and cutting-edge arts and events programming. The house is also starting PowerHouse magazine to promote its books and artists, and has formed the PowerHouse agency, a unit that will represent PowerHouse artists to stock agencies and the fine arts market.

Highlights offerings at the 2002 BookExpo America trade show in New York City. Features of the LightWedge book ligjt from Jamey Bennett; Series of note and sketchbooks offering from Kikkerland Design Inc.; Target consumers of the Baby Folkmanis line of Folkmanis Puppets.

Deals with the copyright infringement case filed by National Writers Union President Jonathan Tasini against `The New York Times' newspaper, which was heard by the United States Supreme Court on March 28, 2001. Claims of the publishers against freelance journalists; Background on the case; Details on the legal argument presented by Laurence Tribe, attorney for the publishers.

Reports that the `New York Times' has asked the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, New York City to delay executing its mandate after the court declined to reconsider a ruling issued in late 1999. Overview of the ruling; Background on the lawsuit; Reaction to the newspaper's actions.

The article presents a list of the publishers and exhibitors at the 2012 BooksExpo America (BEA) event in New York City including Bestseller in a Weekend, Library Journal, and East View Companies.

The article presents a layout of the Book Expo America show floor at Javits Center in New York City and a master list of exhibitors and their corresponding booth numbers.

The article offers brief information on exhibitors at the 2011 Book Expo America in New York City. 24 ORE Cultura srl, a company that specializes in high-quality illustrated books, will feature the titles "Tony Oursler," by G. Mercurio and "New Airports," by Giulio De Carli. ABDO Publishing Group focuses on educational books and software and will be offering free book bags and ScoobyDoo posters at the conference. Abrams Comic Arts will be featuring titles such as "The Someday Funnies."

Focuses on best restaurants near Jacob K Jarvits Convention Center in New York. Jezebel; Zen Palate; Firebird; Becco; Lotfi's; Old San Juan.

Reports on acquisitions by the New York Public Library. Its acquiring the archives of Ecco Press and Antaeus magazine, as well as editor-in-chief Daniel Halpern's working papers; The correspondence that the collection includes.

The article features the High Line, a 21st century park in New York City. The park was the abandoned site of an elevated fright train line that is a mile and a half long and is 30 feet above the ground. It is characterized with exhilarating and bittersweet sense of the life in New York. The park also offers unprecedented views if the city of New York.

This article presents comments from New Yorkers with cookbooks and books about food at the 2009 BookExpo America who were asked about their recommended restaurants in New York City. Giulia Melucci, author of "I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti: A Memoir," cites La Lunetta in Brooklyn. Mark Bittman, author of "Food Matters," mentions Noodle Pudding in Brooklyn. Lourdes Castro, author of "Simply Mexican," recommends Vinegar Hill House on Hudson Avenue.

Reports on the second annual Industry Summit of the "Publishers Weekly" in New York City on April 26, 2004. Themes of the summit; Featured speakers at the summit; Discussion on the importance of the Internet in publishing; Advice from panelists about supply chain.

The article discusses the highlights of the Engage! Expo 2011 held at Javits Center in New York City in February. The key revenue streams for digital content were discussed by Michael Cai of media and technology research service Interpret in the panel "Monetization Strategies: What's Working Today." In the case of children's digital content, Erica DeLorenzo of gaming network WildTangent said that transparency is key. Also popular at the Expo sessions was mobile electronic commerce (e-commerce).

This article reports on the Live from the NYPL events being held at the main branch of the New York Public Library on Fifth Avenue, which was coordinated by the library's Director of Public Programs, Paul Holdengräber who started working in March 2005. Instead of lectures and readings, Holdengräber prefers to stage lively conversations between two or more people, and to flavor the evening with a little bit of show.

Presents information on the 60th anniversary edition of the picture book 'The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Grey Bridge,' by Hildegarde H. Swift. History of the book; Importance of the book to the preservation of the Jeffrey's Hook lighthouse in New York City; Details of the September 17, 2002 ceremony for the re-lighting of the lighthouse.

Profiles Afro-American author E. Lynn Harris of New York City. Contribution to the Afro-American gay literature; Education and career in sales; How his writing career began; Books written by Harris.

Reports that niche publishers Asian-American Writers' Workshop and Incommunicado Press have established their bookstores in New York City as of April 26, 1999. Success of the bookstore operations of the Asian-American Writers' Workshop; Details of the Incommunicado Press' alternative bookstore concept.

The article offers information about the New York International Toy Fair held at the Javits Center in New York City from February 10-13, 2013. Particular focus is given to the trend of craft kits paired with value-added activity books, including exhibits such as Wooky Entertainment's Design Masters automobile drawing sketchbooks, Scholastic Klutz division's activity book "Star Wars Thumb Doodles: The Epic Saga at Your Fingertips," and the Little Busy Books line by School Zone.

The article reports on the planned release of the book "Haiti Noir," edited by Edwidge Danticat in January 2011. A launch party will be held in New York City on January 26. Ten percent of the profits from sales of the book will be given to the Lambi Fund of Haiti, a nonprofit that provides funds and other resources to Haitian community-based groups. According to Johnny Temple, Akashic's publisher, the book was in the works a year before the earthquake hit Haiti.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2009 O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing conference that was held in New York City. A list of the panelists of the chief executive officer (CEO) roundtable is presented. All five CEOs discussed various ways the Internet and social networks have become essential tools for publishers to discover new authors and for readers to discover new books. Conference attendees also got a glimpse at a prototype of the Plastic Logic e-reader, an electronic book reader.

Presents the highlights of the annual comics festival of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art held at the Puck building in Manhattan, New York City in 2005. Attendance of cartoonists Andy Runton and Jeffrey Brown in the event; Books sold during the event; Winners of the Harvey Kurtzman Awards.

Reports that McNally Robinson Booksellers, a Canadian independent bookseller, has opened a bookstore in New York City on December 4, 2004. Attributes of the business which can contribute to its success; Background of Sarah McNally, owner of the store location; Addition of a tea house area in the store. INSET: ESCAPE TALE.

Pays tribute to Ted Wilentz, a bookseller and co-owner of Manhattan's Eighth Street Bookshop in New York City. Philosophy of Wilentz on bookselling; Experiences of Wilentz in publishing; Books which have been published by Wilentz; Support given by Wilentz to artists and writers.