If you’ve ever dreamed of writing 10,000 words on how nobody “gets” 12 Inches Of Snow, then you’re in luck: The 33 1/3 books–in which writers go cocnuts over one specific album–is looking for some proposals. From the series’ blog:
We’re now accepting proposals for future 33 1/3 books, to be published in 2008 and 2009. Here are some rules, guidelines and ramblings:
* Proposals on artists already covered in the series (or under contract to be covered) will not be accepted. In other words, these people:
It then goes on to list your first, second, and fifteenth choices. But don’t fret: A Celine Dion tome got accepted last year, meaning they’re looking for titles outside of the classic-rock/soul/indie canons. Either that, or Rene Angelil just got his first book deal.
Times of the Season! [33 1/3]
I’m polishing my proposal based on the Michael W. Smith album “Go West Young Man” right now.
I could have sworn I’d heard the last set of books was going to be the last ones. Are they selling that well?
Finally, Up With People can get the respect they so richly deserve.
Dashboard Confessional?
GIRLFRIEND from Matthew Sweet deserves one but it’s highly unlikely we’ll ever see that.
Pity that I don’t have the time to properly work up my proposal for a Frankie Goes To Hollywood entry.
Man, I could so help everyone ‘get’ 12 inches of snow!