Author Archives: Alex

The Art of Y: An Interview with Fashion Designer Catherine Litke

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A dress from LITKE's 2014 S/S Line. Photo by Jake Jones

-> This Article is continued from The Huffington Post A = Alex Schattner       C = Catherine Litke A: How do you produce and distribute your designs? C: It’s tough. The first year that you are in business the cash flow … Continue reading →

My Take: “Gatsby” Best Film of 2013

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Was Baz Luhrmann’s take on Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby perfect? Maybe not, but it was visionary, and (for me) unforgettable. With all the Oscar-contenders being released just under the wire, I want to make sure this film garners some appreciation. Here’s why… (read on ->)

Carey Mulligan as The Great Gatsby‘s Daisy Buchanan. Picture borrowed from lily.fi/

Only 12 HOURS LEFT!

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Get “The Christmas Department,” and handmade gifts, when you join the book’s Kickstarter Campaign

http://kck.st/19IOhHr

"The Christmas Department" by Alex Schattner

“The Christmas Department” by Alex Schattner

#theNewPublishing (on Huffpo)

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In a creative profession, or wonder what it’s like?

Read my 1st Huff Post: #theNewPublishing

http://huff.to/1coRu4f

“The Christmas Dept.” Campaign

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What do you think of the video?

Check out the new campaign here: http://kck.st/19IOhHr

JONAH PHIPPS’S hometown of Wish Landing is in a slump, but that doesn’t stop his bosses from handing down an ultimatum: boost sales in their department store by December 25th or face closure. Can Jonah complete such an impossible task? What if a family of quirky “elves” arrived with a certain set of skills?

Quote of the Week

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“A man’s character may be learned from the adjectives which he habitually uses in conversation.” – Mark Twain

For more Mark Twain quotes, visit here.

Have a great week,
Alex

FREE Holiday Ebook Giveaway!

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"The Christmas Dept." Giveaway

I know It’s a little early, but I just completed the illustrated edition of my book, “The Christmas Department,” and I couldn’t wait to share it. So, from now until Oct. 6 the book will be available on Amazon for FREE.

Get it here: http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Department-American-Folktale-ebook/dp/B00ARMMCNO/

Best Wishes,

Alex