Thu, Feb 21, 2002 - Page 11 News List

`Blue Day' author strikes publishing gold

Not so much an author as a writer of photo captions, Bradley Trevor Greive has nonetheless written himself a ticket in the publishing world

By Gavin Phipps  /  STAFF REPORTER

Filled with heart-warming anecdotes and observations of life, the books that have made Greive a household name from Tokyo to Rio have now been translated into half a dozen languages.

While his books continue to make bestseller lists the world over; there have been a few hiccups. The most notable of which has been the omission of photo credits on the Taiwan and Brazilian publications of his works.

"This is a problem that has occurred in two places and one that will be put right when I've spoken with my publisher," Greive said. "On all other copies there are photo credits and it is explained where each photograph originally came from." Another problem that Greive has found himself with is the categorizing of his works. According to the author, he's discovered his books in self-help, children's, humor and even philosophy sections of bookstores. Not that the miss-labeling or missing photo-credits has Greive that worried, as he reckons the three reasons behind the global popularity of his books will continue to ensure their success regardless of category of credits.

"It's simply a case of simplicity, poetry and, of course, a good dose of humor."

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