The link below is to an article and infographic that looks into the history of books being made into movies.
For more, visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/ebooknewser/books-to-movies-a-history_b21723
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Article: Google Books
Ebook Reseller Program Changing
The links below are to articles concerning changes to the Google Books Ebook Reseller program.
For more, visit:
http://booksearch.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/change-to-our-retailer-partner-program.html
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/google-to-end-ebook-reseller-program_b49672
Article: Frankenstein App
Article: Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) 2012 Book of the Year Awards Shortlists
The following link is to an article listing the various shortlists for the 2012 CBCA Book of the Year Awards.
For more, visit:
http://www.booksellerandpublisher.com.au/DetailPage.aspx?type=item&ID=23237
Infographic: Wikipedia & Research
The following link is to an infographic on Wikipedia and research.
For more, visit:
http://www.hongkiat.com/blog/wikipedia-redefining-research-infographic/
Article: Books Bound in Tanned Human Skin
The following link is to an article concerning the history of books bound in tanned human skin. I sure hope I don’t have any such books!
For more, visit:
http://thechirurgeonsapprentice.com/2012/01/31/books-of-human-flesh-the-history-behind-anthropodermic-bibliopegy/
Article: Traditional Books Better for Memory Retention
The following link is to an article suggesting that reading a physical book (traditional book) will aid the memory more than an ebook. I think memorising something is a little more sophisticated than that, but then again I am an ebook fan.
For more, visit:
http://healthland.time.com/2012/03/14/do-e-books-impair-memory/
Video: Old Man and the Sea – Ernest Hemingway
Encyclopaedia Britannica: Printed Editions Almost Gone
Less Than 1000 Sets Remain
The following link reports on the last days of the printed editions of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Less than 1000 sets remain.
For more, visit:
http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine_books_blog/2012/04/encyclopaedia-britannica.phtml
Article: Claude the Cookbook Companion
The following link is to an article on ‘Claude the Cookbook Companion.’ This item will hold open your cookbook while you make the recipe. A reasonable gift idea for the cook/chef I guess.
For more, visit:
http://www.neatorama.com/2012/03/31/claude-the-cookbook-companion/
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