Today’s links of interest:
- Barnes Noble Bought Children’s Self-Publisher Tikatok
Interesting. Acquisition part of overall BN digital strategy, though Tikatok is apparently used to publish hardcover and paperback books (at Publisher’s Lunch, registration required). - The Random House Group Launches Hidden Gems With Amazon
This is a pretty good idea. Would love to see it nurtured and grown. - British Indie Book Publishers Shine Despite Recession
Good news in publishing. We could all use some of that! - Zinio Wants To Be E-Reader Alternative
Nice love for Zinio, and yep, it’s a contender in a big way. - October Bookstore Sales Slip
And then there’s the bad news (in the UK, fyi, Waterstone’s was also down). - Dr Peter Watts, Canadian science fiction writer, beaten and arrested at US border
Completely stunning. - E-Reads: Kassia, Nat Sobel Debate Delayed E-Prints
Richard Curtis picks up on the discussion. Which means, yes, we’re having a discussion. This makes us happy! - Should Publishers Delay E-book Releases?
Thoughts from agent Nathan Bransford (who has a beautiful new site!). - Nook as an ePub renderer: review
Liza Daly offers a different perspective on the Nook. Here’s hoping things improve quickly!