Manga 'Mein Kampf' gives Hitler a wider audience in JapanOctober 1st, 2009 LONDON - Comic version of Adolf Hitler's notorious political tract Mein Kampf has become a hit in Japan. The manga book is a part autobiography and part Hitler's fascist manifesto.
Gergen's new book about the Presidency is going to be beyond ObamaAugust 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Harvard professor and CNN pundit David Gergen has been signed to write a book on how a US president's administration gets rolling and assumes office. Earlier, Simon and Schuster editor Alice Mayhew had said: "He's writing about this administration and how it takes office, but he's writing from the perspective of Gergen, which is unique, I think, as he has worked in so many administrations on the inside."
When it comes to books revolving round Obama and his team, there's already been Richard Wolffe's "Renegade" and the campaign-focused book "Battle for America 2008" by Dan Balz and Haynes Johnson, Politico reports.
Bin Laden's son describes his dad as evil in new memoirJuly 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Al Qaeda chief Osama bin laden's son, Omar, has described his father as an evil man in his new memoir. According to the New York Daily News, Omar says that he first realized the depth of his father's evil when his beloved dogs were taken away and gassed in a chemical warfare experiment.
Palin's next hand will determine how well book sales doJuly 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - How Sarah Palin plays her next hand, politically or otherwise, will determine how well books about her or written by her will do in the publications market, the Politico reports. Earlier this year, Palin inked a deal with HarperCollins for her memoir, due out in spring 2010.
White House staffers joke about Obama's 'evil eye'July 1st, 2009 WASHINGTON - White House staffers have joked about the menacing glance that comes when President Barack Obama meets with world leaders who don't align with his progressive view. White House photographers have captured what they call the "evil eye" in recent weeks, during sessions with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Colombia's Alvaro Uribev.
Finally, Archie Andrews to marry Veronica... not BettyMay 28th, 2009 TORONTO - The age-old love triangle of Archie comics has finally been broken, after Riverdale's ultimate Playboy Archie Andrews picked the vixen Veronica over girl-next-door Betty to be his wife. So what if Betty was a blonde, loyal and kind- when it came to popping the question Archie chose the raven-haired, charming and rich Veronica.
Michelle Obama to show her force in bio-comicApril 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama is set to grace the cover of a biographical comic book. The First Lady will feature in the Female Force: Michelle Obama "as she secures her place in American history".
'Lolita' novelist's last work to be publishedApril 18th, 2009 LONDON - An unfinished final work by Vladimir Nabokov, the author of 'Lolita', is to be published by Penguin later this year. The Russian-born American novelist wrote The Original of Laura on 138 index cards, each of which will be reproduced with a transcript of their text on the facing page.
North Korea's Kim Jong-II upset on losing position of most evil tyrantApril 5th, 2009 LONDON - North Korea's supreme leader Kim Jong-II has expressed his agitation on being overthrown in an annual poll that names the world's worst dictators. According to the poll, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is now the most evil tyrant in the world.
Robert Patrick to reprise evil robot role in Terminator 5April 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actor Robert Patrick is gearing up to reprise his role as the evil robot in 'Terminator 5'. Filmmaker McG has been signed up to direct the forthcoming flick called 'Terminator Salvation', and he is eyeing Robert for the role of evil robot T-1000.
Megan Fox shows off sexy tights lookMarch 26th, 2009 LONDON - Megan Fox recently appeared wearing a grey cardigan over a pair of revealing tights, making the simple ensemble look quite sexy. The 'Transformers' actress was pictured leaving her dentist's in Hollywood, donning a long, grey cardigan and a pair of almost see-through lacy tights.
Obama leads nominations for 2009's British Book AwardsMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - US president Barack Obama has landed himself in the top spot of the nominations for this year's British Book Awards after he was shortlisted for both author and biography of the year. Obama's political book, The Audacity of Hope, and his life story, Dreams from My Father, became UK bestsellers while he was running for office in 2008, reports the BBC.
Robbie Williams embraces his feminine side in Comic Relief sketchMarch 12th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Robbie Williams has gone all "girlie" for a special sketch for Comic Relief. Williams, 35, showed his feminine side on March 6 in the sketch with Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams.
Ledger turned down 'Spider-Man'January 16th, 2009 LONDON - Late actor Heath Ledger was the first choice to play 'Spider-Man', the dead star's longtime agent says. In a US magazine tribute to mark the first anniversary of Ledger's death Jan 22, 2008, agent Steve Alexander reveals Ledger was among those considered for the blockbuster role before Tobey Maguire stepped up to play the comic book web slinger, reports contactmusic.com.
Pamela Anderson planning to gift book to Bush, ObamaDecember 24th, 2008 LONDON - Former 'Baywatch' actress Pamela Anderson is planning to gift outgoing US President George W. Bush and his successor Barack Obama a copy of her favourite book - Ingrid Newkirk's 'One Can Make A Difference'.
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