Today’s links of interest:
- CES is Not a Book Fair (and Steve Jobs is No Joe Gutenberg)
Edward Nawotka points out the obvious. Thank you. - Katharine Weber II (BSS #317)
The Bat Segundo show is back with a slew of new interviews. We like to Katharine Weber here as she’s an old favorite, while encouraging you to check out all the others. - Holt Adds Bonus Material to Trade Paperbacks
We know, we know, but we’re just a bit underwhelmed by this type of thing. It’s a terrific idea, one that has the potential to add value for *some* readers. And maybe that’s the problem. Or maybe it’s the sense that books with etc material will cost that much more. Or maybe it’s that this is the kind of stuff that publishers can use to set their websites apart from others. - I got your suggestions right here.
Moriah Jovan looks the 80/20 principle and the idea that publishing needs to do less research and more development. And we’re going to choose to forgive her for the Hollywood Accounting comment; she may not be aware of our former career! - The Data Digest: Where US Consumers Buy Or Borrow Their Books
These numbers are interesting, but not surprising. The library/borrow numbers should be an eye opener and challenge to rethink the game for publishers. One suspects they aren’t. - E-Ink Is Dead, Pixel Qi’s Amazing Transflective LCD Just Killed It
We’re not much into the killer concept because, well, most stuff that is deemed a [fill-in-blank] Killer isn’t. Pixel Qi may be the exception to the rule. Read, pay attention. - How the Apple Tablet Will Help Amazon Dominate the eBook Market
Great post from Kirk Biglione on the emerging application marketplace and how the Unicorn fits into that space. - After Years of Pursuit, Wylie Signs Updike
Normally, we don’t approve of going against an author’s wishes; in this case, we think it’s a smart move.