7.18.2008

Exhibit 11.3


The Cupboard is pleased to announce Parables & Lies by Jesse Ball, the first volume in our new format. A 76-page, tape-bound volume designed by Brett Yasko, Parables & Lies is a beautiful little book which you can explore here.

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Please consider subscribing to The Cupboard. We publish 4 volumes a year, and we’ll send them your way for the insignificant price of $15. Of course, we understand that there are a lot of ways to spend your hard-earned money, but trust us when we say that you’ll be very happy with The Cupboard. Subscribe here.

You can also choose to order volumes individually for $5.

*THE VOLUME*
The Cupboard's inaugural pamphlet contains thirty-six short narratives about weary travelers and siblings of strange portent. Here is a world of kingdoms and distrust, of strangers to be encountered and age-old morals never, probably, to come. Read excerpts here.

*ABOUT THE AUTHOR*
Jesse Ball (1978-) is a poet and novelist. His works include The Way Through Doors (Vintage 2009), Samedi the Deafness (Vintage 2007), Vera & Linus (Nyhil 2006), Og svo kom nottin (Nyhil 2006), and March Book (Grove 2004). His work was included in Best American Poetry 2006. He won the Plimpton Prize for the novella, The Early Deaths of Lubeck, Brennan, Harp & Carr. He is an assistant professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. See more at Jesse Ball was a Spy but has Retired to the Country.

*SUBMIT*
The Cupboard welcomes prose submissions of anywhere between 4,000 and 8,000 words. Submissions should be sent by email attachment to submit [at] thecupboardpamphlet [dot] org.

*DISTRIBUTE*
Because this is our first volume (and because it is particularly incredible), we’re hoping you will help us spread the word. Any way you can help us out would be greatly appreciated, as we rely on you for links, subscriptions, and, most importantly, submissions.

Oh, and if you’re interested in reviewing the volume, or know someone who might be, please contact us.

As always, thank you for everything,

THE CUPBOARD

http://www.thecupboardpamphlet.org/

3 comments:

A. Peterson said...

On a personal note, let me add that they really are very beautiful little books and Jesse's piece is incredible. If you like good writing or just little books, I think you'll be pleased. If you want to order one, Dave and I would be most grateful.

Let me also add: I really need to stop commenting on my own posts. I never used to do this, and now I can't stop. I need help.

Anonymous said...

It is really lovely - both the book itself and the book itself.

I LOVE the stories, esp. "The Seamstress."

Anonymous said...

Well I'm astonished as a Stock Photographer and writer - a Museum!
I'll certainly keep an eye on this blog as it seems something different

John Rocha