Author name: Kassia Krozser

Today’s links of interest: $450 million iPhone piracy figure not grounded in realityUnlike all other piracy figures which are…oh right, not grounded in reality either. From Anne Frank to Stephenie Meyer: The Slush PileThough studios and others have long avoided unsolicited manuscripts for fear of being accused of plagiarism, this story on slush highlights that issue plus adds the general issues of cost into the mix. Offline Book Lending Costs U.S. Publishers Nearly $1 TrillionHilarious post from Eric Hellman.

Today’s links of interest: Author Daniel Alarcon Investigates the Lucrative World of Book Piracy in PeruInteresting look at piracy. Discuss. Trendspotting 2010: Angela JamesGreat piece by someone on the front lines of publishing in the 21st century.

Today’s links of interest: ‘Alchemist’ and Other Coelho Titles Available in Portuguese on KindleAh, strategy. Nice to watch, less thrilling if you are the reader on the other side of it. EMPG Confirms Negotiations, Says Lender/Owners to Provide New Working CapitalUpdate on Houghton Mifflin Harcourt story. As the kids say, developing (PubLunch, membership req’d).

Today’s links of interest: High street book sales frozen at worst level in nine yearsGet it? Frozen? Weather had a huge impact on physical retail in the UK this past year. E-Books – The Bigger Problem, Part Two Point Five Point One of ThreeInteresting point about markup being done at the author level. And here we were advocating for the editor doing this work. Must ponder. Three Jobs Publishing Houses Need to Fill in 2010Genius Ami Greko joins the call for new positions and new roles at modern publishing houses. Heed her words (or, if the Unicorn is announced tomorrow,

Today’s links of interest: CES is Not a Book Fair (and Steve Jobs is No Joe Gutenberg)Edward Nawotka points out the obvious. Thank you. Katharine Weber II (BSS #317)The Bat Segundo show is back with a slew of new interviews. We like to Katharine Weber here as she’s an old favorite, while encouraging you to check out all the others. Holt Adds Bonus Material to Trade PaperbacksWe know, we know, but we’re just a bit underwhelmed by this type of thing. It’s a terrific idea, one that has the potential to add value for *some* readers. And maybe that’s the

Today’s links of interest: Units Off 3% at Nielsen BookScan OutletsOh, not good. Some photos from the IDPF ebook pavilion at CES – TOC PosterousLots of photos of the ebook explosion at this year’s CES in Vegas. The almost-great escape: Panda cub Wen Li makes a break for freedom from nursery pen – but is collared by her handlerPanda cuteness!

Today’s links of interest: CES: Microsoft Reveals HP Tablet PrototypeDamn, we hate it when Kirk is right, even if his operating system is off. The Old Value-Cost ConversationThere are, it seems, two conversations about the price of ebooks. This one should be read by every major publisher and independent minded author. Note what is not the issue for most of the commenters. Harlequin Digital InnovationsOkay, so you can tiptoe into the future or you can go all out? Of course, if you choose the former, you’re getting your butt kicked by Harlequin. If only they could bottle this stuff…

Today’s links of interest: The Value of a Publishing HouseIn which Laura Dawson says it better than we ever will: In between the opening question and the conclusion is a gap roughly the size and consistency of the La Brea tar pits. Books, periodicals among items banned from flights by Transport Canada (updated – books can now fly)Okay, then, Canada is now allowing books as carry-ons.

Today’s links of interest: Predictions 2010: Cloudy With A Chance of AlarmWhile it doesn’t seem like Michael Cairns goes out on any limbs in his 2010 publishing predictions, the final item on his list is bold indeed (ducking!). e-Books: Averting a Digital Horror StoryA look at how various publishers are trying to subvert Amazon and build market share in ebooks. Bookshops Are Dead: And I Killed ThemOur friend Eoin Purcell confesses to a crime…he didn’t work alone!