Seeing readers
Paulo Coehlo — whom I got to interview in Paris for my book and an upcoming column — is asking his readers to help him create a virtual exhibition of them reading his books making 100 million — you read right — books sold. He loves the connections with readers the internet enables.
This reminds me of what friend Annik Rubens’ fans do for her podcast, Schlaflos in Muenchen, taking pictures of their iPods wherever they are in the world to show how far the show travels:
June 30th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Jeff, you are everywhere! Thank you for taking a burden from my shoulders, when you answered Paula: “you are doing everything”.
Warm regards
Paulo
June 30th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Haha - the Schlaflos screenshots remind me of popular Sydney cafe Grind that gathers photos from fans around the world - see http://espressoheads.com/html/photogal2.php
July 25th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Great idea. I’ve asked people who’ve gotten or bought my artwork to send me photos of the pieces hanging in their homes. Make them the star!
You’re reading a book! You’re buying art!
Peace.