Today’s links of interest:
- London’s book festival acquires a fringe
UK litbloggers decide to have some fun during the festival. - Minister accused over Rushdie may visit UK
Apparently, the British government is "stunned" and "surprised" over the reaction in the Muslim world the the knighting of Salman Rushdie. We are stunned and surprised at the government’s lack of forward thinking. - Authors Guild and AAP Try to Kill ?Dead Celebrities? Bill
Because even in death, there is inherent value in one’s celebrity. - It’s a new online chapter for books
Looking for ways to play with books online? Options, options, options. - Microsoft Live Search Books Partners with Ingram
By partnering with a name that publishers trust, MS tries to keep the program moving forward. - Triskelion Publishing Closes Its Doors
For those who didn’t see this one coming. We like the part where the assets are being sold on the open market. After a few days where the publishing industry swears it doesn’t want to be like the music industry, this reads a little too much like some infamous label bankruptcies.