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Todays links of interest: What is “Library Bypass”?Hmm, this topic has arisen in various forums several times in the past week. Something in the air or everyone seeing a smart solution to a looming problem? Joe Esposito offers his thoughts. 75 wordsWhat came after information wants to be free? Quite a bit actually. Edifying. Important. Exclusive: A Talk With the ‘Wild Things’ CreatorsRead for Maurice Sendak’s commentary on his fight with his editors over the word hot.

Todays links of interest: Patricia Cornwell’s Latest MysterySad story, but a solid lesson at the end: when you let other people manage your money, you should at least pay attention to what they’re doing. You Can’t Even Buy ‘Wolf Hall’ (Because of the Nazi Capitalist E-Book Conspiracy!)Or due to stupid publishing tricks. Your call. Reclaiming Your Copyright After Thirty-Five YearsMust-read for all authors. Jane Litte on copyright terms, reversion, and reclaiming your copyright.

Todays links of interest: What is the Problem with International Ebooks?Joanna Penn throws several ideas into the mix: prices, rights, and the US-centric ebook marketplace. Will The Lost Symbol Kill Book Publishing?No. Off the Shelf, Onto the Laptop – Libraries Try Digital BooksOh yeah, libraries are queuing up to be the next big issue in ebook world. Stay tuned…this one is going to especially bumpy.

Todays links of interest: Amazon admits: international Kindle users will pay moreVAT and connectivity charges increase prices.

Todays links of interest: Amazon Kindle Now for Sale to Customers in More Than 100 CountriesLots of moving parts to this story — like, O Canada! why no Kindle? — but big move on the part of Amazon. Amended Google Deal Targeted for November 9Wow. It looks like this deal is actually being fast-tracked. eReader Holiday Outlook: Forrester Ups Its Projections By 50%Forrester sees big things in the ereader market over the next year.

Todays links of interest: Interview with the FTC’s Richard ClelandEd Champion speaks with the FTC about the new reviewer guidelines. It’s like asking for volunteers to be test cases. Molly Crabapple’s World, Drawn From Her Tastes in Aesthetics and BurlesqueA look at Molly Crabapple, BS’s art goddess. ARL report on the current use of E-Books in Libraries: Publishing StrategyA first look at a huge topic.

Todays links of interest: FTC: Bloggers must disclose payments for reviewsHmm. Well, as long as it’s required for *all* journalists. Magazines: Conde Nast Shutter Gourmet, Three OthersThough shutdowns were not unexpected, it’s sad to read about them. ‘Symbol’ Ripples Begin to Stir Come on people, let’s get the late Robert Anton Wilson on this list!

Todays links of interest: Bonus Material: The Year of Twitter at FrankfurtIn which the official hashtag of the Frankfurt Book Festival is revealed (#fbf09) and details about the rumored tweet-up are confirmed. ‘The end’ for typesettersA British typesetter closes the doors as work is outsourced to India. Palin cover unveiledUm, wow. The thought and effort put into this cover underwhelms. Then again, the cover’s not going to matter in the long run.

Todays links of interest: Redmayne made digital chief at HarperCollinsCharlie Redmayne, formerly of BSkyB, will now oversee all digital initiatives for HarperCollins, including direct to consumer. Parents’ Reaction to Disney’s Digital Books: Not So MagicalWe think the Disney ebook venture will prove to be a smart business decision. The reactions of parents, however, are fascinating. Simon Schuster Launches Inaugural VooksWe continue to wait for our review copies of Vooks. Ahem.

Todays links of interest: Survey Finds Publishers In Search of New Business ModelsExcellent. The first step is the hardest. Disney to Introduce Children’s E-Book SiteThis is probably a genius move by Disney. The Daily Beast Looks to Speed Up Print ProcessIn other thoughts, the fact that this is news should be news. That’s When I Reach for My RevolverTalking about ebook pricing at the Digital Book World blog