For those of us who like that sort of thing.
I can’t be arsed to write my own copy for this, so here’s how Language Log’s Geoff Nunberg introduces it –
For the upcoming 2009 Book Expo in New York, the Perseus Book Group (of which [Geoff's] publisher PublicAffairs is a member), has organized a project to collaboratively create and publish a book in as many formats as possible within 48 hours. The text of the book will consist of submissions from the public of the first sentence of a yet-to-be published sequel of some well known book — A Tale of Three Cities, To Fricassee a Mockingbird; you get the picture. Submissions are welcome. [Through May 30, 2009]
I’ve submitted a couple. Shakespeare spoofs, since you ask: Richard IV and Henry IX.
Anyway, it’s fun! And easier than trying to stay focused on the day job.
