Today’s links of interest:
- Random House | How to Use Browse & Search
Random House announces their new Web 2.0 initiatives. More to follow, we promise (we’ve made contact, now we have to, sigh, make time). - The Crown Publishing Group
Yesterday, Crown was all "yeah, we’ll buy the tell-all from Madonna’s former nanny". Today, they’re all, "maybe not so fast." - The New Republic
The new New Republic. Now just as few females as ever. - Talk Back Tuesday: Is Copyright Keeping Up with Technological Changes?
Publishers Weekly throws out this week’s essay question. Short answer: no. Long answer: Ha! Why do you think the copyright term continues to be extended? Because, dear readers, major copyright holders want every opportunity they have to exploit their moneymakers as new technologies roll out. - Can Washington Post Style Make Leap?
Contributors to the Washington Post style section go back to school to learn new-style journalism. There’s no shame in continuing education. - The 2007 Lulu Blooker Prize
The 15-blook shortlist is announced. - Bantam Opens Virtual Store/Cafe on Second Life
Following the lead of such visionaries as Jeremy Ettinghausen of Penguin UK. - Future of the Book: The 0 Laptop
One look at the Future of the Book panel at the 2007 SXSWi festival.