Are university presses really “under fire,” or are they simply experiencing the natural consequences of doing the wrong things at the wrong time in a marketplace that has evolved away from them?
A look back at 2013 in The Scholarly Kitchen.
As the scholarly communication environment changes, so does the monograph–and the nature of scholarship itself. A few years from now, what will these terms even mean?
A nostalgic look back in the wake of the shutdown of Blockbuster Video.
A set of short films illustrating the state of the art in publishing technology, circa 1925.
Back in 2009, I wrote a post about the death of the television schedule. In the post, I discussed shelf life versus participation value for content, highlighting the rare entertainment events like sports that continue to offer a semblance of […]
The tragedy of the train wreck and oil fire in Lac-Mégantic, Québec is, first and foremost, a human one, with close to 50 people killed and the homes and businesses of many survivors destroyed. But a smaller tragedy has also come […]
The residents of 2068 look back at The Internet, one of the greatest disasters to befall mankind.
A surprisingly charming short film about a world where books have gone extinct.
When a popular and iconic product is ended, the outrage doesn’t match the pragmatism and agility we all espouse. TOC’s end is one such example.
When a mother watches a famous mind-bending sci-fi movie and then has to retell it, the results are lovable and hilarious.
Digital publishing continues to borrow its shape from its predecessors in print. Truly creative individuals are necessary to work with new media on their own terms.
When your blog lets you know it’s impressed with your production level, you know you’ve done something that’s both impressive and regrettable.
What an idea! Information consoles in the home of the future. They only missed the existence of wi-fi and cellular, and how those made everything portable.
Rediscovering the master of suspense and a superb writer again brings immersive joy to this reader.