I think newspapers shouldn't try to compete directly with the Web, and should do what they can do better, which may be long-form journalism and using photos and art, and making connections with large-form graphics and really enhancing the tactile experience of paper. Dave Eggers artcompeteconnection share on social
And that's actually the brunt of what we do is, people going straight from their workplace, straight from home, straight into the classroom and working directly with the students. So then we're able to work with thousands and thousands more students. Dave Eggers bruntclassroomdirectly share on social
The only thing that everyone needs to look out for is keeping the students reading through high school and thereafter. Dave Eggers highkeepread Change image and share on social
I had grown up as a fan of Studs Terkel. In Chicago he sort of looms large and is mentioned often. Dave Eggers chicagofangrow Change image and share on social
I don't mean to beat a made-in-America drum, but I would be lying if I said it doesn't feel somehow right to be printing books in the U.S. Dave Eggers americabeatbook Change image and share on social
I publish my own books, so there isn't a certain editor I owe the book to at a publishing house. Dave Eggers bookeditorhouse Change image and share on social
I really believe strongly that kids should be spared the runoff of their parents' lives and problems. Dave Eggers kidliveparent Change image and share on social
I grew up north of Chicago, not far from where the Schwinn bicycle plant used to be, and was conscious of the fact that these beautiful, everlasting bikes were made just down the road. Dave Eggers beautifulbicyclebike Change image and share on social
I've purposely stayed away from reading much about postmodern theory, and most everything I have read just bored me to tears. I don't think anybody's written about it, or very few have, with any verve. Dave Eggers borehavepostmodern share on social
When I'm doing work online or on the computer, it's one thing. When I want to read, I want to go elsewhere, and I want to be away from the screen. Dave Eggers computeronlineread Change image and share on social