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Frisbee anyone?
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Ed wants to have a picnic this weekend…and dig his toes into the grass.

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News
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1. WWD
PITT-Y THE FOOL
By Stephanie D. Smith
November 3, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/110406

The tension between Brad Pitt and Vanity Fair after the monthly used photos of him taken by Robert Wilson on its December cover boils down to the A-list star's frustration at not being able to completely control his image, according to editors at celebrity-focused titles who opined about the situation on Thursday.

Vanity Fair, according to the editors, is still viewed as a magazine celebrities like to work with since they — or their publicists — often can control how much or how little they reveal in interviews and photo shoots. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, for example, chose Vanity Fair to reveal pictures of their daughter, Suri, without the interviewer broaching questions on Scientology or their upcoming marriage in the October issue.

But the photo of a wet Pitt wearing only boxers and white socks goes counter to the image he is working hard to promote, as the actor did in a lengthy interview and photo shoot for Esquire's October issue. "He's trying to work hard on building his image as a humanitarian and adoptive father, and then this photo of him in his underwear ends up on the cover of Vanity Fair," said a source.

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2. WWD
ROLL THE DICE
By Amy Wicks
November 3, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/110406

The board game that comes to mind when thinking about The New Yorker might be closer to Trivial Pursuit than cartoon captions, but the nearly 10,000 responses a week the magazine receives for its cartoon caption contest makes The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Game an obvious choice. The magazine's caption contest was originally published in the Nov 22, 1999, issue and ran yearly through 2004. On April 25, 2005, the magazine began publishing it weekly.

"We have a playful side," said Pamela Maffei McCarthy, deputy editor, responding to potential board-game skeptics. "And the world needs some fun at this particular moment." The game is best played with four to six people, said cartoon editor Bob Mankoff. A captionless cartoon from The New Yorker is shown, and the goal is for each player to come up with a caption. One player is charged with guessing who wrote which caption and also chooses which one is the funniest. And, beginning Sunday, the game will be available in Barnes & Noble stores for $34.95. Could a game drawing New Yorker covers be far behind?

3. WWD
DINNER AND A MOVIE
By Amy Wicks
November 3, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/110406?page=1

Avenue Magazine's private screening of Russell Crowe's new flick, "A Good Year," at the Paris Theatre on Wednesday night produced mixed reviews, but its private dinner afterward at Le Cirque, with a smattering of celebrities and designers, received more kudos. Luisa Beccaria said she wished the free-flowing wine at Le Cirque could have been flowing during the movie, about an Englishman that inherits a vineyard in Provence. Several television personalities showed up, including Regis Philbin and Claudia Cohen, and seated near Philbin was Vera Wang. Also on hand, Dennis Basso, Serena Boardman and Kimberly and Eric Villency.

4. WWD
TEEN STORIES
By Irin Carmon
November 3, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/110406?page=1

At least one magazine editor doesn't think the migration to digital is destroying youthful literacy. Producing a barrage of e-mails, messages and blog entries have actually made teenage girls better writers than ever, argued Amy Goldwasser, formerly features editor at New York magazine and currently a full-time freelance editor at Vogue. She's betting that others will agree, having inked a deal this week with Hudson Street Press, a Penguin group imprint, for an anthology of essays written by teenage girls around America.

A couple of years ago, Goldwasser and New York editor Adam Moss briefly had toyed with starting a teen-written "City Girl" column there. "Out of some malaise at editing in the magazine world," Goldwasser said, the idea of getting teens to write grew to book dimensions.

The 800-strong response to her e-mail call for submissions (boosted by a plug from her friend Stephen J. Dubner on his Freakanomics blog) was to Goldwasser a sign that girls could still get excited about dead-tree material. Girls, "embedded like journalists in their parents' homes," Goldwasser said, are now comfortable with producing personal essays with a fluency that she found surprising. The next step? "My goal is to edit them like they're adult writers." Of course, as print-redeeming as the process may or may not have been, there's a digital element: The book's Web site eventually will give each contributor a content-producing space.

5. WWD
FAIRCHILD MOVES
By Stephanie D. Smith
November 3, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/110406?page=2

Cond? Nast said on Thursday it will fold quarterly Jewelry W magazine into W as of January. Jewelry W's last issue will be its holiday one, on newsstands around Thanksgiving. W will now cover jewelry and watches in every issue, with expanded coverage in May, June, October and November, while the December 2007 issue will become a jewelry- and watch-themed issue tied to holidays. Staffers who worked on Jewelry W will continue to work with W.

In other news, Cond? Nast chief executive officer Chuck Townsend announced the company sold Supermarket News to Prism Business Media, a business-to-business publishing firm owned by Bruce Wasserstein, for an undisclosed sum. Wasserstein seems to be on a buying spree: On Thursday, he bought trade magazine publisher Penton Media in a deal worth $530 million, which he plans to merge with Prism.

6. NEW YORK POST
TIME FOR SUITORS TO PUT UP OR BAIL
By Keith J. Kelly
November 3, 2006
http://www.nypost.com/seven/11032006/business/time_for_suitors_to_put_up_or_bail_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

TIME Inc's auction for the 18 magazines it's looking to sell, is heating up. About eight to 10 suitors have made it into the second round, but the real field may come down to about six active bidders, as several players are getting ready to bail.

What's more, the final ticket price may only hit $250 million - down from early forecasts of $300 million to $350 million - for titles that include Parenting, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life and TransWorld Snowboarding.

So far, the potential bidders are believed to include Efrem "Skip" Zimbalist Jr., CEO of Active Interest Media, with backing from Chicago-based Windpoint Partners; Russell Denson, former head of Gruner + Jahr USA, who has backing from Kelso & Co. and Veronis Suhler Stevenson; the Bonnier Group, the Stockholm-based European power that owns World Publications in the U.S.

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7. GAWKER
Effete ‘Vanity Fair’ Sniffs at NASCAR Romance Novels
November 3, 2006
http://www.gawker.com/

Planted in the print version of this month's Vanity Fair along with James Wolcott's broadside versus red states is mention of a Harlequin romance sub-series we had no idea existed, and yet instantly approve of. This series is "set against the backdrop of the thrill-a-minute world of NASCAR." Titles include On the Edge, Dangerous Curves, and (chuckle) In the Groove. Sadly lacking are Killed in a Flaming Ball of Wreckage and Swabbing the Black Crud Out of Your Nostrils After a Day at the Track. Anyway, VF takes aim at the latest title, A NASCAR Holiday:

“... a Salinger-esque collection of short stories. In ‘Ladies, Start Your Engines,’ two young lovers (not same-sex, alas) discover that winning a race isn't nearly as important as winning each other's heart (‘I'm not trying to make you fall in bed with me again, chief. I want you to fall in love with me.’) And in the screwballish ‘Tis the Silly Season,’ driver Clay Slater courts a young lady because he needs an already complete family in order to impress a potential sponsor. Vroooom!”

Does this make you horny, ladies? You can admit it. There's no shame.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that a Brant Publications magazine seeks a photo assistant, including research and production, to work with the photography director and to contribute as overall support to the Photography and Art Departments. Responsibilities include organizing and logging images in and out, assisting in calling in and trafficking portfolios, ordering final art for layout, scanning and uploading images to server, tracking invoices and general department organization, managing invoicing and budgets provided by the director, photography research using galleries, PR contacts and existing art history knowledge. It's very important that you be able to speak to and book studios and assist with other small aspects of production. If you have previously heard of Herb Ritts, Robert Mapplethorpe and Richard Avedon you are on the right track. Requirements: Excellent organizational skills with keen eye for detail; ability to work well under deadline on multiple tasks; self motivation and ability to work independently while working as part of a team; knowledge of PhotoShop a plus. Please send your cover letter and resume to Shauna Ramadhin, human resources assistant, sramadhin@brantpub.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that UrbanDaddy.com, an exclusive email newsletter targeting trend-seeking and high-income urban professional males, is seeking a full-time staff writer. The staff writer will be responsible for researching and writing stories. Writing experience is a plus, but not necessary. It is more important that you can grasp writing in our style and voice. Must be personable, dynamic and charismatic—the position will involve interviewing and interacting with the public. Must understand and enjoy the target audience and lifestyle—very New York, very trend-seeking, very fast-paced. Must enjoy and thrive in a creative, start-up environment. Annual salary will be in the 30s, DOE. Include salary requirements in your application if you have any. PLEASE READ SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS CAREFULLY. If you do not follow the requirements, your application will not be considered. Please send your cover letter, resume, and three writing samples IN THE LENGTH (200 words) AND VOICE OF URBANDADDY STORIES to jobs@urbandaddy.com in the body of the email (NO ATTACHMENTS OR LINKS). It is not important that your samples have been published…we don't care if you've written for the NY Times, we care if you can write in our voice and our style. (OK to mention Ed)

...that OK! magazine needs an experienced copy editor to work Thursday, Nov. 16. Must be proficient in InDesign. Please e-mail resumes to art.vaughan@ok-magazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Sephora is looking for an entry-level beauty editorial assistant/proofreader for our New York office. We need a recent college grad with a sharp eye for grammar and a way with words. Your main job will be to make sure all of our written materials—catalogs, advertisements, store signage, etc.—goes out without mistakes. You'll also be writing a fair amount. We have a blog (www.sephorabeauty.blogspot.com) that you'll be writing for, and an online magazine (www.sephora.com/browse/content/index.jhtml) that you'll also contribute to. Position is full-time freelance. If interested, please send a brief email explaining your qualifications (beauty experience a huge plus), plus your resume and sample blog entry to laura.kenney@sephora.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that Blush Magazine, a new women's magazine based in Atlanta, Georgia, is looking for talented editorial interns to work remotely from home or school. If you are interested in developing your portfolio and writting short department pieces (and possibly a feature or two) let them know. Only applicants with a journalism, English, or media related background need apply. You do not have to reside in Georgia, as all work will be done remotely. Internship is unpaid. Please contact Laura at editor1@blushmag.net. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Modern Bride and Elegant Bride magazines, of Cond? Nast Publications, are looking for 10 to 12 spring interns. Interns will be placed in the Art/Production, Features, Lifestyle, or Fashion departments based upon their interests and background. The internships are unpaid and students are required to receive academic credit. Must have strong computer and phone skills, must be a hard-working self-starter and question-asker. We need outgoing, energetic people! Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Features and Lifestyle – assisting features and lifestyle editors with fact-checking, Internet research, phone interviews and administrative duties. Interns will also prepare for and assist at photo shoots. Fashion – assisting the fashion, beauty and accessories editors with fact-checking, Internet research, trafficking samples from designers, manufacturers and PR firms, as well as general clerical duties and photo shoots. Art/Production – Interns will report to the production and art directors and will assist with scanning and trafficking materials to photographers, among other tasks and projects. Must be familiar with InDesign, Quark Express and Photoshop. Interns must be available 3-4 days a week from January-May and enrolled in a college or university. Please email resumes and cover letters (specifying availability and department of interest) to Michaela Garibaldi at michaela_garibaldi@condenast.com. No phone calls. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Cookie Magazine, published by Conde Nast (cookiemag.com), is seeking a (smart, uber competent, and motivated) spring editorial intern (January - May) to join our team. MUST receive school credit. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to) messengering, calling in products for photo shoots, editorial research, maintaining office organization and assisting various editors. The ideal intern will be eager to learn and treat every task with equal importance. Please e-mail Katie_Miller@condenast.com with a bit about yourself and what you feel you could contribute. Include your resume. NO phone calls or job inquiries. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Westchester Magazine in Elmsford, NY is looking for spring editorial interns to work either full or part time. The position is unpaid but is an opportunity to see how a monthly magazine is put together. Responsibilities will include fact checking, proofreading, research, administrative duties, assisting the editor-in-chief and other functions necessary to produce a monthly magazine. (No getting coffee here!) Potential writing assignments for select candidates. You must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, and school credit is available. Westchester Magazine is an upscale lifestyle magazine located in mid-Westchester County that covers food and dining, real estate, health, theater, music, cultural events, style and beauty, area celebs, and more. Fax resume and a short cover letter to the attention of John Turiano at 914-345-8123. Or e-mail to jturiano@westchestermagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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