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The Virtual Biographers | Producers of Celebrity Lifecasts The Virtual Biographers™ are producers of virtual celebrity Lifecasts. "Your life is a show. SO SHOW IT!" http://Lifeca.st

15/12/2011
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Anyone who says type design isn’t art (and I know a few) needs to learn about Saul Bass.
“ To celebrate the release of the long-awaited book “Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design”, here is a brief visual history of some of Saul Bass’s most celebrated...

Anyone who says type design isn’t art (and I know a few) needs to learn about Saul Bass. “ To celebrate the release of the long-awaited book “Saul Bass: A Life in Film & Design”, here is a brief...

13/12/2011
The Virtual Biographers™

Kurt Vonnegut teaches you how to write a story that doesn’t waste people’s time…in under 5 minutes.

08/12/2011
Who Needs Publishers? Mark Cuban Courts Following Directly

Who Needs Publishers? Mark Cuban Courts Following Directly

Mark Cuban wants some of that Twilight money.

“ Mr. Cuban has written a 30,000-word e-book, “How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It.” Culled from blog postings Mr. Cuban has made over the years about his business career, it will be available for $2.99 through online digital-book retailers. To drive sales, Mr. Cuban plans to tap all his online followers.

“All I have to do is get them to pay attention and hit a link,” he says, estimating that his blog posts attract anywhere from 50,000 to one million readers.

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Publication of the book shows how the growing popularity of e-books, and the rise of social media, is altering the publishing landscape.

06/12/2011
Inside the Sketchbooks (and Minds) of Famous Artists

Inside the Sketchbooks (and Minds) of Famous Artists

“ Whether you’re an artist or an aficionado of the arts, there’s no question that peering into the sketchbooks of lauded virtuosos is a valuable experience. They serve variously as illustrated diaries or catalogs of casual drawings, paintings, and musings — lending a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the inner thoughts of beloved artists.

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02/12/2011
The Internet: Triumph or Tragedy of Innovation?

The Internet: Triumph or Tragedy of Innovation?

Even though the Internet has totally changed how we absorb media, it still shouldn’t be considered a “valuable” innovation.

“ The Web’s core value for most users is the free (or nearly free) and easy distribution of media. Is that a breakthrough on par with the automobile and flushing toilet, or simply a means of controlling costs?

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Read more…

30/11/2011
Google+ Is a Life-Changer for Daria Musk

Google+ Is a Life-Changer for Daria Musk

Daria Musk is Google+’s “secret weapon.” She’s a musician who’s taken G+ and turned it into a life-changer. Like, for reals.

As I began reading the article linked above, I was skeptical about whether or not Daria would be someone worth circling. But then I read what she said about how it feels to perform in front of a Worldwide audience in a Google Hangout, and — sure enough — she sucked me into her Circle.

“ “That night I saw the sunrise in Norway through a guy named Martin’s screen. I saw little girls in Australia dancing to my songs with the Sunday morning light streaming into my studio when it was still Saturday night here. I got to tour the world in a night, and my heart, life and career were changed forever, in an instant.” ”

How about that? Pretty profound, right?

Nowadays, young musicians who actually give a damn about the art-of-it-all are a rare find. That’s why, when you discover one who does respect their artform, you shouldn’t forget them; because, if you do, you might accidentally allow some other ass-clown like to steal your attention away from someone who’s actually deserving of it.

21/11/2011
The Warhol Tapes

The Warhol Tapes

The Warhol Tapes :
There’s a reason why a book/CD featuring excerpts from Andy Warhol’s private audio tape collection is sold out at Pittsburgh’s Andy Warhol Museum and is now commanding $160+ on Amazon, eBay, etc…
Because it provides insight into who Warhol was as a human being, not the super-human we typically think of him as. For decades, fans have dreamed of gaining such intimate insights into his life, and now they’re available.

“Warhol used to carry tape recorders with him everywhere, and the Warhol museum has thousands of hours of ‘em. This is but a wee sample, but a fascinating one, featuring goodies like a raw Velvet Underground jamming on “I’ll be Your Mirror” with Nico, and some songs I don’t recognize; Andy discussing a commissioned portrait of a guy with a hard-on that has never been exhibited in public; a campy Pope Ondine; a no-nonsense Edie Sedgewick; a Man Ray photo session; Holly Woodlawn on why it’s a pain to be a drag queen; and a discussion of art featuring famous people’s private parts. Yes, Mick Jagger and Studio 54 are here, but we also go shopping with Warhol at a grocery store. As Andy would say, “Oh, gee!”“

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07/11/2011
Google+ Pages: real life sharing, rethought for the web.

It may not happen tomorrow, but, in due time, Twitter will fade away, thanks to Google+ Pages...

Google+ aims to make sharing on the web more like sharing in real life. Check out Circles, Messenger and Hangouts, just a few of the things we've been working on.

27/10/2011

(Virtual) Life 101...

"Focus on your audience rather than making assumptions about them. What are their goals and dreams? How can you help your audience achieve these goals and dreams?"

20/10/2011
When Manufactured Authenticity Goes Wrong | Lana Del Ray

is Lana Del Ray truly “indie?” Or is she merely a Britney Spears doll dressed in vintage store apparel?

Via http://blog.Lifeca.st | When Manufactured Authenticity Goes Wrong | Lana Del Ray Pitchfork is really stepping up their game in music journalism. Here are a few excerpts from their feature on Lana Del Rey, the indie scene’s...

18/10/2011

Isn't it ironic how, with physical books becoming extinct, the only paper-bounded product that will continue to exist are the ones without anything written in them?

07/10/2011
Link: What happens to books when the Kindle is free?

If you’re a writer, know that we’re at the dawn of a new literary revolution.

You best get to write’n…NOW.

What happens to books when the Kindle is free? If you’re a writer, know that we’re at the dawn of a new literary...

06/10/2011

Whether you ever owned an Apple product or not, your life has been affected by Steve Jobs. He's the Henry Ford of our times.

05/10/2011
Uncertainty, Innovation, and the Alchemy of Fear

Uncertainty, Innovation, and the Alchemy of Fear

So, what do you do if you’ve been put upon the planet with an insatiable jones to create, but not the ability to handle the potential angst that goes along with leaning into the unknown?

27/09/2011
Google+ Pluses The Virtual Biographers™

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Google+ Pluses The Virtual Biographers Listen-up, people! Get a load of this good news I’ve got for you… The Virtual Biographers, LLC are now partners with Google’s new social network, Google+! This...

15/09/2011

Facebook's new Subscribe feature is bittersweet for public figures. You're tempted to use it, but don't want to lose the unique features Fan Pages offer (social plugins, applications, FB advertising, etc.).

30/08/2011
Bon Iver Talks MTV & Be*******ty...

The award for "Pop Culture Quote of the Year" goes to Bon Iver...

"I don't mean to criticize. Anyone. Actually. Except for MTV. You might have had a very large opportunity to be stabilize your self as a global presence of culture and art about 15 years ago and you fu**ed the dog. Sorry."

"I don't mean to criticize. Anyone. Actually. Except for MTV. You might have had a very large opportunity to be stabilize your self as a global...

26/08/2011
The ghostwritten op-ed: an unacceptable deception

Believe it or not, this article SUPPORTS the importance of public figures having a Virtual Biographer, because any content that's not 100% authentic doesn't get published!

Dan Gillmor: If I'd fail a journalism student for a paper written by another, why does the media give a pass to the rich and powerful?

22/08/2011
EdgeRank Checker

Straight-up...If you have a Facebook Fan Page, you need to be using EdgeRank Checker. Each day, it tells you what to post, when to post, how to post, and much, much more. Simply follow its instructions and, in no-time, your Page will experience a sweet spike in Fan engagement.

A free tool to check your page's EdgeRank (or exposure within Facebook). Check your score in 1 simple step!

20/08/2011
Whuh!? I'm Atop ESPN's 'NFL Twindex!?' - Chris Harris - HitmanHarris.com

Sorry, but I gotta share this news about one of our clients...

According to ESPN, Chris Harris (Chicago Bears) is currently the most entertaining NFL player on Twitter.

Is that awesome? Of course it is ;-)

REALLY!? I'm in first place on ESPN's "NFL Windex -- I mean -- Twindex!?" I'm not sure why I find that to be hilariously awesome, but I do!

19/08/2011
Can E-Books Pay Off for Writers?

Lifecasts now have a new publishing medium to take advantage of: E-Book Singles - which are downloadable short-form books that are typically priced between $0.99 - $2.99.

Edward Jay Epstein reports on his experiment in electronic self-publishing

17/08/2011

Timeline Photos

31/07/2011
join.me – Free Screen Sharing and Online Meetings

Do you have a friend who needs computer help, but you can't be in front of their machine to help? Use http://Join.Me. It lets you have remote control of another person's computer so you can lend them a hand. Oh, and it's FREE!

Bookmark this NOW...

Free, simple, fast online meetings. Share your screen instantly with anyone.

29/07/2011
Write Place, Write Time

A Tumblr photo blog about the spaces writers write in. Beautiful!

If you look at anything long enough, say just that wall in front of you -- it will come out of that wall. - Anton Chekhov

09/06/2011
Just Do It - 's Blog

I get douche-chills when I hear about "Corporate" or "CEO" blogs. So I've decided my words on The Virtual Biographers blog will roll with a totally random content strategy. And when I say "random," I mean there is no content strategy. I'm gonna pull it all outta my butt.

P.S. I'm really proud of how the blog looks.

I'm sitting here thinking about getting a blog up' and runnin' and asking myself...

"What will I write about?"

I know -- I'll write about that book I just read: Do The Work. Yeah, that'll be something good to talk about. For a long time I've wanted to share how awesome that thing is. In fact, I'll go ahead and knock that post out right now...

25/05/2011
Our Dangerous Culture Of Celebritization - PSFK

"I suspect we are going to see more and more stories of individuals who have wanted celebrity to more or lesser degrees and who are sucked into a tumultuous relationship with fame. And I suspect the public will swing between feeling sympathy for their plight and blaming them for putting themselves out there."

Danah Boyd examines the widespread celebritization in society, focusing on the story of one teen's digital persona - 'Kiki Kannibal.'

23/05/2011
Conan O'Brien's Guide to Creativity

Conan O'Brien: "My formula has always been I’m big on preparing. Prepare like crazy. But then just as you’re heading out, half an hour beforehand, forget all of it. It’s there. It’s in your reptile brain. Go out but feel loose enough to grab opportunities as they come up. Don’t just stick to the plan if you see an opportunity."

When we visited his office on the Warner Bros. lot for this year's 100 Most Creative People in Business package, Conan O'Brien opened up about how he works. He's an analytical guy. He thinks a lot about the creative process, how to turn a half-baked idea from a morning brainstorm into comedy gold (o

19/05/2011
Frans Johansson: The Secret Truth About Executing Great Ideas

Loved this: "If you're going through hell, keep going..."

Actions DO speak louder than words (or tactics, or strategic planning). Frans Johansson illustrates why groundbreaking innovators generate and execute far more ideas than their counterparts.

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