The Daily Square – Prove My Love Edition
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Live Book Search versus Book Search: The Differences Are…
We realize that many of you think that Booksquare is a well-oiled, well-planned, and well-considered machine. Some of you may even be under the impression that we plan our posts in advance. That is untrue. Most days we wake with a vague notion of maybe writing something brilliant. Most days, we end up erring on the side of stark horror and fear of unpopularity and publish drivel. “…despite all of our best efforts, a book or software product can still fall flat in the market…” This means that if you ever have the misfortune of finding yourself stuck in conversation
On Mary Baykan, Librarian of the Year
“In the 21st century … libraries aren’t just passive repositories … and librarians aren’t just those little old ladies who say ‘shhhh!’ We’re people on a mission.” A novel leader
Do Publishing Houses Have A Future?
It is an interesting question: what role do publishers serve in this modern world? In the past, the work of the publisher was very clear. Editing, marketing, and distribution occupied the days of those who poured out of Manhattan office buildings for lunch, for those who devoured manuscripts on the subway ride home. But as the business model begins to shift, will publishers continue to be relevant? Are publishers really ready for honest, open discussions about their books on their websites? Stephen Page, chief executive and publisher of Faber & Faber, argues “Yes.” He would, of course, being one of
Flip Side: When Pirates Roam Freely
Okay, once again: piracy is bad. It is one thing for an artist to willing, knowingly, and, most importantly, understandingly give their work away for free. It is another for an entity to offer copyrighted works in flagrant violation of all laws and objections by copyright holders. Case in point: eSnips. eSnips is fully aware that they are posting copyrighted works that violate laws As we write this post, one of the titles featured as a “full release” version on the site is Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. We all know that J.K. Rowling has refused to offer her
On Thematic Tie-Ins
However, it’s important that people understand the free download concept isn’t a frivolous act. It’s a key part of our promotional campaign, along with radio and press promotion, live shows, and videos. It’s a bet that the resources of the Internet can make possible a new way for musicians to find their audience – and forge a meaningful artistic career built on support from cooperative, not adversarial, relationships. Why We’re Releasing Our New Album for Free on the Internet, with special thanks to O’Reilly Radar for serving as today’s inspiration
How To Build A Better Pirate
The creative community has an almost unnatural fear of piracy. Billions are being spent to protect works of art from “unlawful distribution”. Billions. Like millions, but bigger. Because it starts with a B. The belief is that each and every time someone grabs something off the Internet for free, a sale is lost. There isn’t much evidence to support this theory. If you treat your customers like potential lawbreakers, then, well, you know what a self-fulfilling prophecy is, right? There are, indeed, people who will go out of their way to acquire illegal merchandise. We would never be so precious