Todays links of interest: Why Write Books?Elisabeth Eaves reviews BookExpo 2009 for Forbes. Yes, she answers the central question. Worldwide Seizures of Pirated BooksWow. Here’s the Future? (Random BEA Thoughts, Part V)Chad Post wraps up his BEA wrap-up. Highly recommended reading. All five parts. There will be a test. Former RIAA CEO Rosen Talks NapsterHilary Rosen speaks. Mistakes were made.
Todays links of interest: BEA and everything afterEight cheers for Brian O’Leary. Change is hard, change hurts, change can be wonderful. It’s one thing to talk about it — it’s another to actually roll up our sleeves and figure out how to do it! Harlequin Art Exhibit, NYC 5/29/09 – a set on FlickrSo, so cool! BookExpo ‘09: A Whirlwind of Fun + WorryKat Meyer offers a thoughtful round-up of BookExpo 2009. Loving all these voices and perspectives.
Todays links of interest: Bringing Corn to the Chickens (Random BEA Thoughts, Part II)At Three Percent, Chad Post offers a two parter (more to come?) wrap-up of BEA 2009. A slightly different perspective. In a good way. Ask a Correspondent – BooksThe Daily Show correspondents respond to a viewer question about the books they read. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 2009Nice. ARC from BookExpo 2009 already available on eBay. We eat our own?
Todays links of interest: BookExpo America 2009: Tina, Harry the CEOsWe want to be positive and joyous, but some of the CEO comments make us wonder if, oh, the CEOs are ever exposed to real readers. Just a question. Harlequin’s manly masterpiecesCoverage of the Harlequin Cover Art show — was so disappointed that we didn’t make the opening. BEA 2009: Book Reviews 2010 Panel ReportEdward Champion attended the book reviews panel at BEA and notes the lack of passion in the conversation — a favorite topic of ours. And a continuing theme.
It is perhaps telling that I left BookExpo America 2009 with the same feeling I had in 2006. And 2008. This time, however, there is also a layer of optimism, the product, actually, of the Publishing 3.0 presentation from the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books. It’s too big for a nutshell, so hang on for bit. I’m sure I’ll bring it all home. Things that make sense in one bubble might not make sense in another. This year’s theme was Big Ideas. I didn’t see any (unless forgoing a booth in favor of a meeting room is a Big
Edward Champion gets to the crux of the matter. With grace, wit, and verve: My suspicions about BEA have more to do with whether this massive conference is presently in the right form with which to bring together these many viewpoints. Perhaps the manner in which we unite publishers, booksellers, authors, and assorted parties needs to match the drastic manner in which the industry is changing. The digital enthusiasts need to understand the perspective of a 60-year-old publisher who will never use a Kindle. And the frightened publisher needs to comprehend why readers aren’t jumping up and down about DRM.
Todays links of interest: BookExpo America 2009: Tina, Harry the CEOsWe want to be positive and joyous, but some of the CEO comments make us wonder if, oh, the CEOs are ever exposed to real readers. Just a question.
Todays links of interest: The Digital Revolution, Goal One, Author Education, Bonus Paragraph!Talking about the importance of authors learning the issues surrounding digital publishing…with major announcement!
Todays links of interest: SoundProofThis article explores issues surrounding making reading accessible for disabled readers. A topic near and dear to our BS hearts. Another thought about how deals might change in the ebook value chainMike Shatzkin takes a long look at ebook prices. Something’s gotta give. Interesting though line here is the author royalty question. That’s gonna be big in the near future. And You Thought a Royalty Involved a CrownThe always delightful Moonrat offers a look at the magic of author royalties. A lovely primer (even for those of us who, sigh, live and breathe these terms).
As you all know, the entire United States publishing community is gearing up for BookExpo America 2009 (#BEA09). For a show that conventional wisdom pegged as leaner and smaller due to the economic downturn, there is a whole lotta buzz going on. So buzzy, in fact, that I’m packing my bags and heading to the show. Yeah, it’s a news round-up post!
