Today’s links of interest:
- Oprah’s Favorite New Gadget
It’s official: The Kindle, or, Oprah continues to save the publishing industry. - The Analog Hole: Another Argument Against DRM
A few more thoughts on books, DRM, and the analog hole. - The 26th Story: Q&A with Agent and former Publisher Larry Kirshbaum
Pretty cool interview — love it when interviewees are open and up-front in responses. - Hachette Brings Yen, Orbit Under One Roof
Will now be collectively known as "Orbit". - Oprah?s new favorite gadget: The Kindle
Based on detailed analysis from BS HQ, we’re totally on board with this theory! - Publishers, enough with vapid hype
The LAT’s David Ulin says: "There’s little doubt that the economy will affect this further, or that, even without the advent of recession, publishing is a business in crisis mode. But I see hard times as having a potential upside — if we focus on the work itself." We say: "Word." We also say: "Note that he’s talking about certain types of books, not all books." - Amazon.com Announces Third Quarter Sales up 31% to .26 Billion; Sales Growth Fueled by Lower Prices, Expanded Selection and Free Shipping
Guess who wrote the headline? In other news, they expect some sort of downturn due to potentially slower holiday sales.