Today’s links of interest: Only Branding Can Save the ebook IndustryIt’s not what you think it is. This post at The New Sleekness takes a look at brand as it relates to ebook sales, changing up the conversation a bit. Borders Said Close to Financing to Repay Loan Due April 1Good news for all involved. Agency Model Means No Discounts,Higher Prices, Possible DisruptionsFile under: understating the obvious.
Today’s links of interest: Dear Author: Digital Books from the Consumer’s POVNice interview with Dear Author’s Jane Litte about what readers want from ebooks. Torstar/Harlequin 2009 Book Revenues Rise to C$493.3MGo Harlequin!
Today’s links of interest: Publisher’s Headache Worsens over Author DisputeOur love for Sarah Weinman knows no bounds. Also, great article. Macmillan CEO John Sargent on the agency model, availability and priceJohn Sargent takes the bold step of responding on current ebook issues. Now, the big step: either responding to the comments or tasking someone to speak for him. Love that publishing people are finally making statements, but it has to be a conversation, it has to address (legitimate) questions. Book Publishing in the Digital Age: A Reality CheckThink he underestimated the Frankfurt prices.
Today’s links of interest: Random House Sets Up Videogame TeamThis is interesting, especially the part where there’s a dedicated in-house team. Music biz back to playing the bluesOn the changing patterns of consumer behavior. Book optioned by ‘Avatar’ director is haltedOr, Hiroshima by Charles Pellegrino has been pulled due to questions about the accuracy of some of the information. Publishers Weekly Winces as Reed Sells Two TitlesWow. Things are moving over at Reed. It looks like the fate of Publishers Weekly may be decided very soon.
Today’s links of interest: Random House Forms Digital Leadership TeamWatching Random House these days as they build their digital initiatives. Indie Press Tries Minimum Advertised PricingThis is interesting, though we’re not sure it’s consumer-friendly.
Today’s links of interest: Barnes Noble Posts Quarterly Gain, and Nook Looks StrongStore sales down, nook rocks. Or something like that.
Today’s links of interest: Tasha Tudor’s Children Scrap for $2M Vt. EstateThis is just sad on so many levels. Format War Heats Up Among Publishers of Electronic TextbooksBecause we needed another battle. Big sigh.
Today’s links of interest: A Cyclical Argument With A Literal StrawmanOn piracy.
Today’s links of interest: Fear and Loving at TOCLove this. Live this. Dear Mr. Publisher, Let Me Introduce MyselfA reader response to John Sargent of Macmillan. At Record-Busting $19 Mil, It’s Happy Holiday Season for E-BooksFourth quarter of 2009 exceeds all of 2008. December sets new sales record.
Today’s links of interest: Adobe Forums: Error – Document is licensed for a…Seriously, if this is how a world with Adobe Digital Editions will look, I am opting out. Ebook Quality ControlAnother reader for ebook quality control. Thinking of starting a union. Want To Know What a Book Really Costs?A look at the cost of books, with the usual caveats about assumptions.
