Today’s links of interest: The walls we build upA letter to Scott Turow, or what do we talk about when we talk about piracy? Why Apple’s iBook Numbers Are MeaninglessOr, non-specific numbers lead non-specific answers.
Today’s links of interest: A privilege to be objects…the underlying assumption is that the book as object (ideally, hardcover) is the right starting point…
Today’s links of interest: Gossip Girl books: Central Florida mom doesn’t want library to let young readers see themOh, you poor misguided mother. You are not doing anything to prevent the reading of these books, though you are opening up your kid’s life for ridicule. Dan Brown Tops Sony’s Most Purchased eBooks of All Time ListSony touts the download of its 10 millionth book with a top ten list. Q A: The U. of Chicago Press’s E-Book GiveawayOh, sure, lots of people give away ebooks. Here is an example of one publisher doing it as a serious marketing program.
Today’s links of interest: Book owners have smarter kidsTrue! Borders Adds Libre e-Reader to its ListEither Borders’ strategy is genius or will lead to mass confusion. Here’s hoping they’re breaking the cycle with this second, less expensive device. For new ATT users, no more all you can eat dataCurrent subscribers remain on the old plan (bookmark this article for the eventual day when ATT changes their billing system). New subscribers get charged more. David Rosenthal to Leave Simon SchusterNo word on why or what he’s doing next.
Today’s links of interest: iBookstore books cheaper to buy in print and via KindleAs the iPad rolls out around the world, confusion reigns in pricing.
In order for an organization to effectively implement and weather change, there must be an organization-wide mandate to move in a new direction. Senior management must support and model the changes they want to make. Change comes from the top, and, if the recent CEO panel at Book Expo America 2010 is any indication, that is the biggest problem facing publishing today. There is no doubt that huge changes are facing the publishing industry. Many of these have been driven by readers and technology companies, the latter adroitly timing hardware and software to reach consumers just as their willingness to
Today’s links of interest: BookExpo America 2010: Show Returning to Three DaysInteresting commentary about the difference between those who like the new 2 day format versus those who need three days. Wondering how much of that need was precipitated by the volcano-closed London fair? Penguin, Amazon Reach E-book AccordHow sad is it that this is actually news? BookExpo America 2010: ABA to Partner with GoogleThis is a positive development. Planning the next publishing model: a new take on “no returns”Mike Shatzkin lays out a compelling, logical approach to printing and distribution in a world where the majority of sales move
Today’s links of interest: Global E-books and The Agency Model at IDPF’s Digital Book 2010While there are many criticisms of how the Agency Model was implemented, it’s stuff like that makes us worry: …some books were even removed from customers’ bookshelves although they had been previously purchased. Personanondata: BookExpo CEO Round Table: Michael Cairns – Content to StrategyAre we alone in thinking the biggest problem comes from publishing CEOs who believe it’s all about device? To wit: …agreed emphatically that there will be a bigger market but we shouldn’t shouldn’t forget there needs to be big investment to buy reading
Today’s links of interest: Ingram CEO at BEA 2010: ‘Digital Versions Didn’t Cause Piracy’Seriously, Jonathan Galassi sounds like a guy who doesn’t like new stuff (or the Internet). Disney Takes Over Marvel Publishing; Cursor Signs with PGWGreat new for Cursor. (at Publishers Lunch — reg required)
Today’s links of interest: After keeping us waiting for a century, Mark Twain will finally reveal allWho else thinks Mark Twain will show today’s memoirists a thing or two about mining their life story? Dohle Remodels Random HouseInteresting look at the evolution of Random House under Markus Dohle. Book Sales Up More Than 16.6 Percent in MarchThis number is absolutely fascinating. Trying to figure out what caused the bump. Losing the secondary business can kill youInteresting look at how secondary businesses support the main business and what happens when you lose those income streams.
