Author name: Kassia Krozser

Today’s links of interest: Board of Director Election Results December 2009Congratulations to all the IDPF board members and new president. Carolyn Reidy’s Two WorldsReidy’s annual letter to the Simon Schuster staff looks back at accomplishments and forward to challenges. At PW-Moderated E-Book Session, Questions Rise for One Panelist, Revenues Rise for AnotherA lot to consider in this article, and publishers are probably squirming at the increase of authors wondering what have you done for me lately. Also note the innovations of Oxford University Press.

Today’s links of interest: Garage doors, printers, and the DMCA: A look backA different look at the first sale doctrine. Things breakFrom Brian O’Leary, some thoughts on ebook delays and pricing. Separation of E-Book Rights: Publishers’ Worst NightmareFrom Richard Curtis, who points out yet another battle about the past (though a likely more lucrative past than the orphans in the GBS).

Today’s links of interest: Random: UK legal context on digital rights ‘different’You know this has something to the do with the war (the one we don’t mention), right? Self-publishing Attracts Star Authors TooEoin Purcell extends some of our recent thoughts about the world of self-publishing. PW’s African-American Cover Image: Black Beauty or Big Mistake?Excellent piece from Calvin Reid on the cover image that rocked the Twittersphere. The reactions were really interesting, and the conversation was well done.

Today’s links of interest: L. B. Taylor’s review of Electra Galaxy’s Mr. Interstellar FellerDear authors, please do not behave like the author in the comments thread to this Amazon review. So far, this author has behaved badly, made up facts, accused a reviewer of being a coward (despite the reviewer’s initial graciousness), attacked other readers, insinuated that her book’s editorial process is akin to making a patchwork quilt, and insulted other published authors. Oh, and she’s managed to do all this with some of the worst-formed sentences and thoughts on the planet.

Today’s links of interest: Barnes Noble Bought Children’s Self-Publisher TikatokInteresting. Acquisition part of overall BN digital strategy, though Tikatok is apparently used to publish hardcover and paperback books (at Publisher’s Lunch, registration required). The Random House Group Launches Hidden Gems With AmazonThis is a pretty good idea. Would love to see it nurtured and grown. British Indie Book Publishers Shine Despite RecessionGood news in publishing. We could all use some of that!

Today’s links of interest: Nielsen folds Editor Publisher and Kirkus ReviewsIn a fire sale, other titles, including The Hollywood Reporter, are sold. E-book data poorSales, metadata, cover art… DRM has held back e-booksWell, this is an interesting perspective, UK-style.

Today’s links of interest: Simon Schuster, Hachette to Hold Back Release of Some E-BooksSeriously, has their ever been an industry less interested in serving its customers than the publishing industry? I can’t think of a single one. We must protect the hardcover. So people just won’t buy the books. No biggie. LIT SOUP: Closing the AgencyThe Rappaport Agency is closing its doors at the end of 2009. Adobe Content Server 5 will add DRM option—password-protected books—but still won’t do true social DRMHonestly? After I buy a book, I don’t want to be bothered by entering a password. Letting me choose,

Today’s links of interest: U.S. Stores Import British Edition of Stieg Larsson MysteryAs readers devour the first and second installment in Stieg Larsson’s popular mystery series, smart booksellers (and buyers) are grabbing the already-released UK edition. Because, as a spokesman for Knopf notes, you don’t want to take advantage of reader excitement *right now*. Make ’em wait. No worries, right? Making eBooks The Next Big ThingJoe Wikert hits some major points (cheap and dirty p to e conversion: number one with a bullet!) about ebooks. Staying awake: Notes on the alleged decline of readingThis piece from Ursula K. Le Guin