Today’s links of interest:
- J.K. Rowling, Lexicon and Oz
Another person who clearly doesn’t have the same level of understanding of this case as our annoying commenter Sandy…luckily, we agree with "Uncle Orson" wholeheartedly! - Amazon Rekindles the Kindle
As noted, willing to receive one as a gift… - ‘All the Sad Young Literary Men’
Guessing the real authors behind a book’s characters: is this a new kind of literary ARG or just a way of indulging in fun gossip? - One for the Money, Two for the Show: Gerd Leonhard and Music 2.0
A serious look at new ideas for compensating artists for their work. Interesting read because it acknowledges that change is required now — not ten years from now. - Faber launches print on demand classics
Waiting for major U.S. house to launch a similar initiative…also, hello, better royalties, please. - Mystery Writers of America Announces the 2008 Edgar Award Winners
Or, another cool summer reading list. - The Queen of the New Age
A look at one of those many bestsellers — you know, the type that fly under the radar and don’t get headlines. Until now. - Don’t tell me how to buy books
Tools, not rules, people. It’s okay. - Amazon Objects! Calls NY State ‘Amazon Tax’ Unconstitutional
Darn commerce clause!
This whole lawsuit is a bit of a fiasco for WB/JK Rowling. I’ve been discussing the legal aspects of it on my blog. I think she may have shot herself in the foot with this one. A lot of what people liked about the series was the author’s rags to riches tale. I think many may find her mercenary now.
I have read scores of books on the Kindle and, while I am a partisan to the concept, I am now convinced that the e-book revolution is on the verge of a giant breakout.