Today’s links of interest:
- eBook Evolution: Amazon and Google on Different Paths
FoBS C. Max Magee looks at the current state of ereaders, reminds the world that we only have so many pockets (or, sigh, that purses can only hold so much!), and think future stuff. Which had us thinking, as we read, that not every book makes sense in the digital sphere, at least not as technology is today. And that’s just fine. It’s still a world where we have choice. - Full Text of Jason Epstein’s TOC 2009 Keynote
Thoughts, thoughts, and more thoughts. - Borders Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit by Ellora?s Cave; Alleges Short Shipments by EC
In which Jane invites a comment storm. - It?s the Content, Stupid
Following on a thought we had earlier today, Edward Champion notes it’s the content, stupid. Format doesn’t change authority. Professional isn’t limited to medium. - The Spam Twitter Follower This is why I don?t…
Mashable uses words and pictures to explain the dangers of auto-following all Twitter followers. - Advertising Google Book Search
Peter Brantley thinks about GBS and monetization and opportunity. - Danielle Steel is going digital
Unclear who has the honors of being her publisher…71 books to be available on February 24. - MOBYLIVES » How to suceed in publishing without really charging
At Mobylives, Stona Fitch says, ?I just woke up one morning and told my wife I?d come up with a new way for writers not to make money.? - Amazon To Offer Kindle eBooks On Other Mobile Devices. Will Tiny Lexcycle Survive?
Yes, it will. - Wholesale eBook Sales Statistics
And again, we’re seeing the numbers increase. - Harper’s paean to publishing: A QA with Gideon Lewis-Kraus
Carolyn Kellogg interviews the author of The Last Book Party. - Scribd Counts 50 Million Readers
Really? If so, good on them. Lots of good on them! - In Defense of Readers
At A List Apart, a reminder of the importance of the reader…and designing on and offline experiences to suit them. - Agents and Editors: A QA With Four Young Editors
Feeling young ourselves. Great conversation, though it brings back memories of the night of Clown Torture. - Interview: Tao Lin On Money
David Nygren traded a book for an interview. Author Tao Lin received a book in exchange for time and discussion. Both sides gave, got. Very nice indeed. - What Would Micropayments Do for Journalism? A Freakonomics Quorum
Probably no, but worth reading the various thought processes behind the answers to the question. - Borders Cuts. Again.
136 positions in corporate. Rough. - ARN – DRM a drag on ebook growth, say critics
Yes. - HarperCollins may cut UK book runs after Woolworths’ EUK failure and slow US sales
While it’s not great for printers, is this really a bad thing, generally? - Beyond Hall 8: American Publishers Cite 48 Countries for Tolerating Piracy
Canada? Canada’s on the list? Unfathomable. - Simon Schuster Reports 3% Decline in 2008
Which is good, given the news from CBS. - Plea to Amazon: Please Open Up Your E-Book Platform
kthxbai.
