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BlogsTags > publishersWe need incognito book purchasingBy François Joseph de KermadecApril 18, 2013 In the physical realm, purchasing a book without revealing one’s identity involves little effort beyond proceeding to a store one does not usually patronise and paying in cash. Unless one is seeking illegal volumes, which are unlikely to be obtained … Newbie author rediscovers his natural aversion to all things bureaucraticBy Michael DaughertyApril 12, 2013 Last week I talked about putting pen to paper, or keystrokes to Microsoft Word, and all the behind the scenes work that involved. When I felt I had no clue what I was doing, I remembered what my developmental editor … The book as a standard of qualityBy François Joseph de KermadecMarch 13, 2013 Publishers have long commandeered respect for the quality of their work. Traditional processes may be cumbersome, reliant as they are on an infinity of minute, specialised steps, but they have helped maintain consistently high standards, at ever-lower prices. Authors may … How can we redefine the book?By François Joseph de KermadecMarch 4, 2013 A book may no longer be a physical object, but its ordinary definition remains straightforward as a “written composition that is intended for publication”. Traditional or digital, we feel confident in our ability to recognise a book. We barely remember … Losing the book as a symbolBy François Joseph de KermadecFebruary 20, 2013 Transitioning the publishing industry to digital technologies involves lifting the words out of printed pages, and pouring them into the amorphous containers we call ebooks. Books are no longer the tangible, brick-shaped presence they were: they must, instead, be stretched … Ebooks and the future of researchBy François Joseph de KermadecFebruary 6, 2013 Knowledge cannot progress unless it is aware of its past: a knowledge-seeker must reference the works of previous generations. Literary scholars return to manuscripts, musicians to partitions, artists to museums… The continued availability of reference works underpins our entire research … New life for used ebooksBy Joe WikertJuly 31, 2012 This post originally appeared on Joe Wikert’s Publishing 2020 Blog (“The Used Ebook Opportunity“). This version has been lightly edited. I’ve got quite a few ebooks in two different accounts that I’ve read and will never read again. I’ll bet … Top Stories: July 2-6, 2012 
By Mac SlocumJuly 6, 2012 This week on O'Reilly: Andy Kirk made the case for open-minded criticism of visualizations, Brett Slatkin explained why you still need to own a website, and Greenleaf Book Group CEO Clint Greenleaf discussed the complicated relationship between publishers and Amazon. Amazon, ebooks and advertisingBy Joe WikertMay 29, 2012 Amazon already sells ads on the Kindle. Joe Wikert explains why ad-supported ebooks are a logical next step for the company. Amazon, ebooks and advertising May 29, 2012 Amazon already sells ads on the Kindle. Joe Wikert explains why ad-supported ebooks are a logical next step for the company. The reinvention of the booksellerBy Joe WikertMay 10, 2012 Once booksellers accept the reality they can no longer just sell books, they can begin evolving into something dynamic and unique. The reinvention of the bookseller May 10, 2012 Once booksellers accept the reality they can no longer just sell books, they can begin evolving into something dynamic and unique. Think of it like a political campaign: Baratunde Thurston's book marketingBy Sarah MilsteinMay 8, 2012 Make it easy for people to help you — that's a simple but oft-overlooked concept that author Baratunde Thurston says is essential to book marketing. He shares additional marketing tips and tools in this interview. Think of it like a political campaign: Baratunde Thurston's book marketing 
By Sarah MilsteinMay 8, 2012 Make it easy for people to help you — that's a simple but oft-overlooked concept that author Baratunde Thurston says is essential to book marketing. He shares additional marketing tips and tools in this interview. Join us in celebrating International Day Against DRMBy Joe WikertMay 4, 2012 A DRM-free world is one where retailers will find it much harder to create a monopolistic position that locks you into their device or format. Join us in celebrating International Day Against DRM May 4, 2012 A DRM-free world is one where retailers will find it much harder to create a monopolistic position that locks you into their device or format. State of the Computer Book Market, part 3: The PublishersBy Mike HendricksonApril 4, 2012 In this third installment of "State of the Computer Book Market," we look at how publishers fared in 2011 versus 2010. State of the Computer Book Market, part 3: The Publishers 
By Mike HendricksonApril 4, 2012 In this third installment of "State of the Computer Book Market," we look at how publishers fared in 2011 versus 2010. Top Stories: March 26-30, 2012
By Mac SlocumMarch 30, 2012 This week on O'Reilly: We looked at a four-step approach for designing great data products, Andy Oram shared the lessons he's learned about health care, and we learned about a competitive advantage that publishers aren't seizing. Direct sales uncover hidden trends for publishersBy Joe WikertMarch 22, 2012 A recent O'Reilly customer survey revealed unusual results (e.g. laptops/desktops remain popular ereading devices). These sorts of insights are made possible by O'Reilly's direct sales channel. Direct sales uncover hidden trends for publishersBy Joe WikertMarch 22, 2012 A recent O'Reilly customer survey revealed unusual results (e.g. laptops/desktops remain popular ereading devices). These sorts of insights are made possible by O'Reilly's direct sales channel. Direct sales uncover hidden trends for publishers March 22, 2012 A recent O'Reilly customer survey revealed unusual results (e.g. laptops/desktops remain popular ereading devices). These sorts of insights are made possible by O'Reilly's direct sales channel. It's time for a unified ebook format and the end of DRMBy Joe WikertFebruary 9, 2012 The music industry has shown that you need to offer consumers a universal format and content without rights restrictions. So when will publishers pay attention? It's time for a unified ebook format and the end of DRM February 9, 2012 The music industry has shown that you need to offer consumers a universal format and content without rights restrictions. So when will publishers pay attention? Top stories: January 23-27, 2012
By Mac SlocumJanuary 27, 2012 This week on O'Reilly: Mike Loukides offered a different take on the piracy debates, Edd Dumbill looked at Microsoft's Hadoop-driven plan for big data, and we learned why Amazon retail stores aren't out of the question. Why the fuss about iBooks Author?By Joe WikertJanuary 26, 2012 Apple doesn't have an objective to move the publishing industry forward. With iBooks Author, the company sees an opportunity to reinvent this industry within its own closed ecosystem. Why the fuss about iBooks Author? January 26, 2012 Apple doesn't have an objective to move the publishing industry forward. With iBooks Author, the company sees an opportunity to reinvent this industry within its own closed ecosystem. A venture into self-publishingBy Joe WikertJanuary 9, 2012 Scott Berkun turned to self-publishing with his latest book, "Mindfire." In this TOC podcast, Berkun discusses the experience and says the biggest surprise was the required PR effort. He also says traditional and self-publishing don't need to be polarized options, for authors or for publishers and editors. A venture into self-publishing January 9, 2012 Scott Berkun turned to self-publishing with his latest book, "Mindfire." In this TOC podcast, Berkun discusses the experience and says the biggest surprise was the required PR effort. He also says traditional and self-publishing don't need to be polarized options, for authors or for publishers and editors. Traditional vs self-publishing: Neither is the perfect solutionBy Joe WikertJanuary 5, 2012 In this video podcast, author Dan Gillmor talks about the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing. Traditional vs self-publishing: Neither is the perfect solutionJanuary 5, 2012 In this video podcast, author Dan Gillmor talks about the pros and cons of traditional publishing versus self-publishing. Quid pro quo will define the author-publisher relationshipBy Jenn WebbDecember 20, 2011 In this video interview, author and digital book producer Peter Meyers addresses the state of ebooks and book apps and weighs in on the changing relationship between authors and publishers. The paperless book November 30, 2011 The publishing world needs some new language that describes what happens and, more importantly, what is possible when the words are separated from the paper. The paperless bookBy Todd SatterstenNovember 30, 2011 The publishing world needs some new language that describes what happens and, more importantly, what is possible when the words are separated from the paper. HTML5 for publishers: Drawing on the screenBy Sanders KleinfeldNovember 15, 2011 This excerpt from "HTML5 for Publishers" shows how a simple finger painting canvas can be added to an HTML5-based children's book HTML5 for publishers: Drawing on the screen November 15, 2011 This excerpt from "HTML5 for Publishers" shows how a simple finger painting canvas can be added to an HTML5-based children's book The problem with Amazon's Kindle Owners' Lending Library November 4, 2011 For Amazon's new lending program to be mutually beneficial, the flat-fee compensation model needs to be replaced by a usage spectrum: The more a title is borrowed, the higher the fee to the publisher and author. The problem with Amazon's Kindle Owners' Lending LibraryBy Joe WikertNovember 4, 2011 For Amazon's new lending program to be mutually beneficial, the flat-fee compensation model needs to be replaced by a usage spectrum: The more a title is borrowed, the higher the fee to the publisher and author. Failure is a digital prerequisiteBy Jenn WebbOctober 3, 2011 In this podcast, John Wiley & Sons' Jesse Wiley discusses the challenges a 200-year-old publisher faces in the digital age. Failure is a digital prerequisiteOctober 3, 2011 In this podcast, John Wiley & Sons' Jesse Wiley discusses the challenges a 200-year-old publisher faces in the digital age. Subscription vs catchmentBy Karl FogelSeptember 1, 2011 When people are trawling so many content sources, it no longer pays to concentrate on sources at all. It makes much more sense to study how the trawlers work and become part of the filtering infrastructure. Subscription vs catchment September 1, 2011 When people are trawling so many content sources, it no longer pays to concentrate on sources at all. It makes much more sense to study how the trawlers work and become part of the filtering infrastructure. Leaky paywalls and ads: What publishers can learn from the New York Times August 18, 2011 Recent analysis of the New York Times' online paywall has put emphasis on advertising and the freemium model. Book publishers may not realize it, but those same things can also apply to their content products. Leaky paywalls and ads: What publishers can learn from the New York TimesBy Joe WikertAugust 18, 2011 Recent analysis of the New York Times' online paywall has put emphasis on advertising and the freemium model. Book publishers may not realize it, but those same things can also apply to their content products. How many imprints does Amazon run?By Jenn WebbMay 5, 2011 Wondering if Amazon is a competitor to publishers? Take a look at the company's growing number of imprints and publishing projects. How many imprints does Amazon run? May 5, 2011 Wondering if Amazon is a competitor to publishers? Take a look at the company's growing number of imprints and publishing projects. View the iPad as a magazine opportunity, not a containerBy Jenn WebbApril 25, 2011 Treating iPad magazines as if they were print leaves consumer interaction opportunities on the table. Matthew Carlson, principal of experience strategy and design at Hot Studio Inc., says it's time to set the content free. View the iPad as a magazine opportunity, not a container April 25, 2011 Treating iPad magazines as if they were print leaves consumer interaction opportunities on the table. Matthew Carlson, principal of experience strategy and design at Hot Studio Inc., says it's time to set the content free. Here's another reason why metadata mattersBy Mac SlocumApril 18, 2011 The ratio of content to attention is not in publishers' favor. So if you really want your material to be seen, you'll put extra effort into metadata. Here's another reason why metadata matters
By Mac SlocumApril 18, 2011 The ratio of content to attention is not in publishers' favor. So if you really want your material to be seen, you'll put extra effort into metadata. 1 to 50 of 81 Next Stay Connected
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