The link below is to an article that looks at a possible merger between HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster.
For more visit:
http://goodereader.com/blog/business-news/harpercollins-and-simon-schuster-discussing-potential-merger/
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Article: Problems for Oyster to Consider
Oyster is working at becoming the Spotify of ebooks. The link below is to an article that outlines three issues that Oyster will need to confront in order to succeed.
For more visit:
http://bookriot.com/2012/10/17/three-questions-for-oyster-the-would-be-netflix-for-books/
Article: Ebooks and the Cloud – Risks to Consider
The link below is to an article that looks at the risks associated with storing ebooks in the cloud. A worthwhile article with things in it to consider.
For more visit:
http://www.teleread.com/library/the-risks-of-cloud-based-e-books/
Article: Your Ebooks at Death – What Will Become of Them?
Living in the digital age it is now important to consider all things digital in regards to inheritance. Have you asked the question of yourself – what will happen to everything digital that belongs to you? What will become of your ebooks upon death?
For more visit:
http://www.npr.org/2012/06/21/155360197/will-your-children-inherit-your-e-books
Article: Unbound
The link below is to an article about a new crowd-sourcing site designed for books. If you’re looking to get a book published, have a look at this article and consider Unbound.
For more visit:
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/fund-publish-books-with-unbound-crowdfunding/
Article: Comparing Ebook Platforms (Part 1)
The link below is to an article that explains how to consider and compare the various ebook platforms.
For more visit:
http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/2012/how-to-compare-e-book-platforms-part-i/
Article: Considerations Before Self-Publishing Your Book
The link below is to an article that points out a number of important things to consider before self-publishing a book.
For more visit:
http://mashable.com/2012/06/07/self-publishing-your-book/
ARTICLE: Opinion on the Future of Bookshops
The article below is an opinion piece on the future of bookshops. It was not written by me, but may be of interest to readers.
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/time-goodbye-bricks-mortar-bookstores-opinion/
For those who may be interested in my opinion – I think bookshop owners need to seriously consider an online option for their store. I do not believe that bookshops can survive long into the future without an online presence, which includes a delivery capability.
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