The link below is to an article that reports on authors who hated the movie versions of their books.
For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/131167
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Article: Bookcase from Cable Spool
The link below is to an article about making a bookcase from an old cable spool. I actually don’t mind this idea at all – it could be a good bookcase and/or coffee table.
For more visit:
http://pinkxstitches.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/spool-bookcase-tutorial.html
Article: Goodreads Bullies
The link below is to a good article on Goodreads and the bullies that operate there in the ‘book reviewing police department.’ This isn’t a ‘department’ endorsed by Goodreads, but simply a group of author vigilantes who seek to take their revenge on negative book reviewers.
For more visit:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/ray-garton/stop-the-gr-bullies-_b_1696640.html
Goodreads: The Book Reading Social Network
Article: WWII – The Story of Billy Young
The link below is to an article that tells the story of World War II survivor Billy Young. Young was a 16-year-old who survived the Japanese torture of imprisonment during World War II. This piece is an edited selection from the book ‘The Story of Billy Young,’ by Anthony Hill.
For more visit:
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/brutality-and-survival-the-horrific-tale-of-the-kid-who-refused-to-die-20120728-232ps.html
Article: Shoplifting Book on Ethics
The link below is to an article reporting on a man suspected of shoplifting a book on ethics – maybe he should be allowed to keep the book?
For more visit:
http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20120726/NEWS01/307260033/Prospect-man-accused-shoplifting-book-ethics-
Article: Don’t Mention Amazon
The link below is to an article that tells the story of one writer’s frustration with iBooks and the Apple iBookstore. This is one of the issues I have with Apple – the way they seek to monopolise a market and place unreasonable demands on their customers.
For more visit:
http://hollylisle.com/apple-made-its-decision-my-turn/
Book Art: Mike Stilkey
The link below is to an article on the book sculptures of Mike Stilkey, some of which I personally find outstanding.
For more visit:
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/mike-stilkey-full-of-smiles-and-soft-attentions
Article: Ebooks and Piracy
The link below is to an article that looks at the reasons people say they pirate ebooks – any thoughts? Share in the comments.
For more visit:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/why-do-people-pirate-ebooks_b55064
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