The Scholarly Kitchen
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Ask the Chefs: “What Is the Most Important Advance Publishers Have Made in the Past Decade?”
How have publishers changed over the past decade? What have been the most important advances? The Chefs tackle the question, with some surprising answers (they might have even surprised themselves). Continue reading
The Vexed Problem of Libraries, Publishers, and E-books
The recent brouhaha about HarperCollins’ policy of restricting ebook circulation in libraries misses the larger point that libraries and publishers can work toward satisfying their respective interests. Continue reading
The POD Booby Trap and the Lure of Open Access Books
Using POD (print on demand) as a means to support open access is not a viable business model. Continue reading
The Next E-book Device Is Already Here
The next new e-book reading device is already here. (You may already own one.) Continue reading
Amazon’s Fifth Stage
Amazon’s options and pattern of doing business suggests the STM publishers had better prepare for a dramatically more digital future. Continue reading
Amazon Acquires Stanza
Amazon acquires Stanza, solidifying its position as an e-book provider across platforms. Continue reading
The Meatgrinder and eBooks
Creating Kindle and iPhone versions of a book — simple. Selling them is another thing entirely. Continue reading
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