Todays links of interest:
- The Reality of a Times Bestseller
Lynn Viehl discusses how she made the NYT bestseller list (with actual numbers and everything!). - YouTube Creates Channel for Movies, TV Shows
As expected, YouTube announces deals with studios. Some have called this a challenge to Hulu; color us not so sure! - Announcing the 2009 Indies Choice Book Award Winners!
Cool — gotta love a game that includes best conversation starter. - Publishers embrace vision for a green future
Have we mentioned digital arcs? So glad the industry is looking at a greener future. - Speculation: Will Microsoft’s ZuneHD Include an eBook Reader?
And we thought we’d seen it all for the Zune file. - Amazon’s Jeff Bezos on Kindle sales and The Karate Kid
News: Kindle sales have exceeded Amazon’s most optimistic expectations. Luckily our correspondent in China tells us of many ereaders and possibilities. - Why the drmfree tag campaign matters—and why Amazon just MIGHT be setting itself up for the FTC to sue it
David Rothman adds to Kirk’s discussion about the FTC implications of Amazon’s Kindle end user license agreement. - Amazon’s Kindle Disclosure Policies Could Attract FTC Attention
Kirk Biglione takes a look at the behind-the-curtain DRM for the Kindle.