Todays links of interest:
- The Shelf Talker: Butterscotch, and Prairie Home Companion
In which Mr. Kevin Smokler tries to sneak a reference to Night Ranger in a serious article about…oh, right, perfect joke. - Where I Left Off
Martin Shepard of the Permanent Press talks about how his house is having a pretty good year, but, well, getting paid for that good year is tough going. Then he rolls up his sleeves and talks some trash about Barnes Noble and Ingrams and how messed up this business can be. - Romance, DRM and the Future of Reading at Digital Book 2009
Calvin Reid offers a great write-up of the IDPF conference, with special love and attention focused on readers, drm, and romance. - Is piracy something the book business needs to fear?
In another take on the NYT piracy article, Mike Shatzkin looks at the possibility of increased sales, availability, and, yes, prices. - Why The Kindle DX Is Not Going To Save The Textbook Business
Laura Dawson on why the Kindle DX isn’t going to save the textbook business. A must read.