The Future of Publishing: Do We Have It All Backwards?
Clever, clever, and oh so worth watching through to the end:
How Not to Negotiate for Digital Rights
Jonathan Galassi misses the boat when he tries to argue with authors on moral grounds. Appeal to their pocketbooks.
Professional and Scholarly Publishing Leads the Market for Ebooks by a Wide Margin
Professional and scholarly titles dominate the ebook market, and are destined to grow further. So why is the media looking the other way?
Will Form Follow Function?
Will e-book readers lead to a new form of expression? Should they even bother trying to mimic the paper and ink format they’re replacing?
More Kindle Limitations Discovered
Two new undocumented DRM limitations make the Kindle a less appealing device.
Book Buying Habits — Evolving and Online
Bowker summarizes book shopping and purchasing habits for 2008 in a nice slideshow. Surprises? Females, seniors, and the Internet’s role.
Are e-Books Already Mainstream?
Consumers are adopting e-books, and even as the base grows, the growth rate is phenomenal. It might be the year for a big shift.