Most Active Articles 2009-11-25T07:55:39.400-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:self-publishing Alexander Sapountzis asapountzis575 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18291968810202028584-2919cb895c02bde3ce8100438dc83c5d 2009-11-17T17:50:14.618-05:00

Amazon.com's Kindle often gets credit for spurring the electronic book market, but it's sometimes overlooked that Sony had an e-reader on the market a full year before the first Kindle launched.

Amazon.com's Kindle often gets credit for spurring the electronic book market, but it's sometimes overlooked that Sony had an e-reader on the market a full year before the first Kindle launched. http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2009/11/sonys_steve_haber_talks_up_e-readers_in_kindles_backyard.html Albert da Cunha adacunha766 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6780804719231438788-2e960b279b480d2ea731a7c15f322f3e 2009-11-17T17:27:17.178-05:00

You've probably heard about the book wars going on among Walmart, Target and Amazon's Web sites, with each monolith retailer battling for the lowest prices. The retailers bottomed out at $9 for new hardbacks, a near 70 percent drop off list price in some cases.

You've probably heard about the book wars going on among Walmart, Target and Amazon's Web sites, with each monolith retailer battling for the lowest prices. The retailers bottomed out at $9 for new hardbacks, a near 70 percent drop off list price in some cases. http://www.journalstar.com/entertainment/article_9fd68bb0-d0ab-11de-9fcd-001cc4c03286.html Albert da Cunha adacunha766 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13969426108785770851-2592277ebf0013fbab7149cd37a1f7fc 2009-11-17T17:36:58.209-05:00

Published works from the US, UK, Australia and Canada only will be included in Google's digital book search project, Google and book industry representatives agreed on Friday (13 November).

Published works from the US, UK, Australia and Canada only will be included in Google's digital book search project, Google and book industry representatives agreed on Friday (13 November). http://www.euractiv.com/en/innovation/european-works-left-google-books-deal/article-187354 Albert da Cunha adacunha766 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12190358091533084720-6fae6248ed79c00e58cf10620d08c87c 2009-11-13T13:59:29.510-05:00

The answer lies in a three-fold triangle of needs: distribution (of content), a business model (whereby publishers can charge for content), and usability (so that readers can read things without fuss). All these can be fixed if Apple applies the success of the iPhone and the App Store to a tablet-like device and a new publishing store.

The answer lies in a three-fold triangle of needs: distribution (of content), a business model (whereby publishers can charge for content), and usability (so that readers can read things without fuss). All these can be fixed if Apple applies the success of the iPhone and the App Store to a tablet-like device and a new publishing store. http://www.cultofmac.com/how-would-apple-change-publishing-heres-one-theory/21225 Albert da Cunha adacunha766 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14009581756326027088-1c0e2b2141e08fe89e2483edd58b9a7c 2009-11-14T00:41:11.743-05:00

Twenty years ago Mike Reed was a Florida middle-schooler in thrall to Batman. Today he is a Jamaica Plain husband in thrall to Batman, and the proud co-owner of JP Comics and Games. He and Paul Bryant, a Spider-man devotee, dreamed up the idea in...

Twenty years ago Mike Reed was a Florida middle-schooler in thrall to Batman. Today he is a Jamaica Plain husband in thrall to Batman, and the proud co-owner of JP Comics and Games. He and Paul Bryant, a Spider-man devotee, dreamed up the idea in... http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/articles/2009/11/14/the_publishing_industry_is_in_a_freefall_but_comic_books_are_doing_fine_you_may_not_recognize_them_however/ Albert da Cunha adacunha766 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4905107915754967183-48cc69df6f5c9297fe4dbeceff09eb20 2009-11-14T00:43:31.632-05:00

The traditional publishing industry's worst nightmare arrived in Toronto this week when science-fiction author Cory Doctorow addressed the TD National Reading Summit on the burning question of “How to Destroy the Book.”

The traditional publishing industry's worst nightmare arrived in Toronto this week when science-fiction author Cory Doctorow addressed the TD National Reading Summit on the burning question of “How to Destroy the Book.” http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/meet-publishers-enemy-no-1-cory-doctorow/article1362457/ Albert da Cunha adacunha766 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8629791121354966469-f46d861aeb4817e4ee3e7bc9f825be25 2009-11-12T20:23:39.222-05:00

On Monday, a federal court in Manhattan granted yet another extension to Google and a group of authors and publishers as they try to reach a settlement in the landmark digital books case. They are expected to submit a revised proposal today.

On Monday, a federal court in Manhattan granted yet another extension to Google and a group of authors and publishers as they try to reach a settlement in the landmark digital books case. They are expected to submit a revised proposal today. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704402404574523454258004332.html?mod=googlenews_wsj Albert da Cunha adacunha766 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16333743658676379646-abdab5c8db03b55d12fcef2d6a86b286 2009-11-09T20:53:07.096-05:00

Google’s five-year-old copyright feud with the publishing industry will drag on a few days more now that the deadline for submitting a revised settlement proposal has been pushed back once again.

Google’s five-year-old copyright feud with the publishing industry will drag on a few days more now that the deadline for submitting a revised settlement proposal has been pushed back once again. http://digitaldaily.allthingsd.com/20091109/google-blows-book-search-deal-deadline/ Albert da Cunha adacunha766 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4883150141971636804-08394162c4d8c34a6d864eaad5dbae2a 2009-11-09T20:48:50.522-05:00

Metatron Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, i-Mobilize Inc., has released a new eBook reader application called "iRead" on iTunes. The release of this application opens the door for Metatron to enter the eBook publishing industry on the iPhone and other mobile platforms.

Metatron Inc. today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, i-Mobilize Inc., has released a new eBook reader application called "iRead" on iTunes. The release of this application opens the door for Metatron to enter the eBook publishing industry on the iPhone and other mobile platforms. http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/marketwire/0556628.htm Albert da Cunha adacunha766 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3310767018348684757-82c62abb24d7b983084de1554872c9c2 2009-11-06T01:49:41.055-05:00

Time Warner has four top goals: taking advantage of scale and brands; cost cutting and keeping costs down; international expansion; and finding new business models. Ok, five if you include spinning off AOL.

Time Warner has four top goals: taking advantage of scale and brands; cost cutting and keeping costs down; international expansion; and finding new business models. Ok, five if you include spinning off AOL. http://paidcontent.org/article/419-bewkes-memo-extending-tv-everywhere-model-to-publishing/ Albert da Cunha adacunha766 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9875107732010783400-fa20a5d4d7fc79c976097c39833a028d 2009-11-06T01:48:02.268-05:00

In recent news reports, it's becoming more and more apparent -- that at a time when the record industry is reeling from changes that it barely understands -- other industries are beginning to experience many of the same transformations.

In recent news reports, it's becoming more and more apparent -- that at a time when the record industry is reeling from changes that it barely understands -- other industries are beginning to experience many of the same transformations. http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/news.php?id=45100 Albert da Cunha adacunha766 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11083994582277256733-6ca8508bd9a5d6aa60d05192bcff2798 2009-10-28T10:15:21.605-04:00

Just as many entrepreneurs no longer need venture capitalists to launch their companies, authors no longer have to have a traditional publisher to publish. Traditional publishers take enormous risks to acquire, produce and promote books. Good publishers add tremendous value to each book, to the author's career, and to the reading enjoyment of customers. It's difficult for publishers to predict the fickle whims of the marketplace. They never know which book will become the next breakout hit, and which will bomb. In recent years, publishing, like all media business, has struggled to compete against an explosion of alternate - and often free - product vying for their customer's ever-shrinking attention and wallet. If you examine the sales figures from the Association of American Publishers from the last six years and adjust for inflation, book publishing has been in a slow decline for several years...

Just as many entrepreneurs no longer need venture capitalists to launch their companies, authors no longer have to have a traditional publisher to publish. Traditional publishers take enormous risks to acquire, produce and promote books. Good publishers add tremendous value to each book, to the author's career, and to the reading enjoyment of customers. It's difficult for publishers to predict the fickle whims of the marketplace. They never know which book will become the next breakout hit, and which will bomb. In recent years, publishing, like all media business, has struggled to compete against an explosion of alternate - and often free - product vying for their customer's ever-shrinking attention and wallet. If you examine the sales figures from the Association of American Publishers from the last six years and adjust for inflation, book publishing has been in a slow decline for several years... http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-coker/do-authors-still-need-pub_b_334539.html Pete Nikolai pnikolai463 2 0 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3544570503957664926-fef690381adf2ec14fbe5faf76c0ff0e 2009-10-28T13:34:02.919-04:00

FastPencil, based in Campbell, Calif., is at the crest of a wave of innovation that analysts say could change the book industry much as the music industry was transformed by Napster and the iPod.

FastPencil, based in Campbell, Calif., is at the crest of a wave of innovation that analysts say could change the book industry much as the music industry was transformed by Napster and the iPod. http://dispatch.com/live/content/business/stories/2009/10/26/selfpublish_bizplus.ART_ART_10-26-09_A8_C4FFA1V.html?sid=101 Albert da Cunha adacunha766 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10894161337327086095-163c15bf96b984d0f107b73eddf8f18a 2009-09-30T01:27:11.105-04:00

Smashwords has launched one of the most author-friendly electronic publishing platforms in all of the world. Creating eBooks was as easy as properly formatting a Microsoft Word document and pushing a button.

Smashwords has launched one of the most author-friendly electronic publishing platforms in all of the world. Creating eBooks was as easy as properly formatting a Microsoft Word document and pushing a button. http://www.fictionmatters.com/2009/09/29/smashwords-continues-to-improve-indie-ebook-publishing/ Albert da Cunha adacunha766 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11713790643233214429-f76a5c320a617917c90b8faea4da8c11 2009-09-15T18:11:01.044-04:00

A commuter uses a Kindle while riding the subway in New York June 1, 2009. The publishing industry is trying to deal with the growing demand for online content and is looking at the music industry for lessons. Lucas Jackson / Reuters Some experts believe the devices will change our reading habits and throw several industries into turmoil -- that is, just as soon as Apple gets into the game

A commuter uses a Kindle while riding the subway in New York June 1, 2009. The publishing industry is trying to deal with the growing demand for online content and is looking at the music industry for lessons. Lucas Jackson / Reuters Some experts believe the devices will change our reading habits and throw several industries into turmoil -- that is, just as soon as Apple gets into the game http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/technology/where-will-the-e-reader-revolution-take-publishing/article1288182/ Albert da Cunha adacunha766 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17299240580729836754-caa79fe9fdaf3dbb6b7537e3c8fbc9de 2009-09-04T16:36:30.259-04:00

When Kemble Scott walks into the Booksmith on Haight Street tonight, opens up a copy of his new novel The Sower, and starts to read to the collected audience, he will be committing an act of radical revolution. In May, Scott teamed up with the website Scribd, the on-line publishing company, to put The Sower on the Internet as an e-book. It sold for $2 a copy, and Scott was paid 80% of that price.

When Kemble Scott walks into the Booksmith on Haight Street tonight, opens up a copy of his new novel The Sower, and starts to read to the collected audience, he will be committing an act of radical revolution. In May, Scott teamed up with the website Scribd, the on-line publishing company, to put The Sower on the Internet as an e-book. It sold for $2 a copy, and Scott was paid 80% of that price. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dinkelspiel/detail??blogid=83&entry_id=46547 Albert da Cunha adacunha766 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9795704872588153154-78dd0df34ee322feb54005cf734bf261 2009-09-22T00:34:26.029-04:00

Best-selling author Dan Brown's latest novel, "The Lost Symbol," is apparently selling better on the Kindle than in hardcover on Amazon.com. In Amazon's overall sales listing, Brown's book is listed as the best-selling title on the site.

Best-selling author Dan Brown's latest novel, "The Lost Symbol," is apparently selling better on the Kindle than in hardcover on Amazon.com. In Amazon's overall sales listing, Brown's book is listed as the best-selling title on the site. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10354453-17.html Albert da Cunha adacunha766 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15716280986819987379-55c93dd030d8eaa072d37097fcb8fb40 2009-08-19T23:14:05.102-04:00

100 Essential Tips & Tools for Writers of the Future

100 Essential Tips & Tools for Writers of the Future http://om.ly/?FyKA Rocky Reichman rreichman181 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1638500660234992866-3d0942d69ea0cab1d3bed14b954d2ae8 2009-09-09T02:46:28.344-04:00

As the window for comments on the Google Books settlement closed, Google and the publishing industry plaintiffs in the case made concessions to European publishers and authors and agreed to grant two seats on the board of the planned Book Rights Registry to non-U.S. representatives

As the window for comments on the Google Books settlement closed, Google and the publishing industry plaintiffs in the case made concessions to European publishers and authors and agreed to grant two seats on the board of the planned Book Rights Registry to non-U.S. representatives http://www.informationweek.com/news/internet/google/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=219700053 Albert da Cunha adacunha766 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1520085824997949901-4cea486ea00b150043918b2368a1686a 2009-09-05T16:53:59.673-04:00

For electronic-book readers to reach the widest range of U.S. consumers, the devices would have to be priced at $50, which is less than the price of the screen on today's e-readers, a study found.

For electronic-book readers to reach the widest range of U.S. consumers, the devices would have to be priced at $50, which is less than the price of the screen on today's e-readers, a study found. http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/handheld/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=219501468 Albert da Cunha adacunha766 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10435012447703094582-d8b2ad0cf875017ce0906bd0d8ae2114 2009-03-02T14:54:00.000-05:00

...that with any self-published book remain slim. iUniverse offers publishing...

...that with any self-published book remain slim. iUniverse offers publishing... http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2009/03/5-great-services-for-self-publishing-your-book061.html 16 14 2 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17331849994552762797-665207a34a568202080de515aca801c3 2009-02-02T19:07:11.370-05:00

Feeling depressed because the recession and the internet are both killing the book publishing industry, and hurting your hopes for the big literary contract you deserve? Just self-publish! Every other jerk is.

Feeling depressed because the recession and the internet are both killing the book publishing industry, and hurting your hopes for the big literary contract you deserve? Just self-publish! Every other jerk is. http://gawker.com/5140973/self+publishing-is-the-new-real-publishing Alexander Sapountzis asapountzis575 12 8 4 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8591550838241934015-0301c7ed89bd3f0b76e5508746a3887e 2009-07-01T19:12:39.064-04:00

First there was Joy Berry the children's book author. Now there's Joy Berry the brand.

First there was Joy Berry the children's book author. Now there's Joy Berry the brand. http://images.businessweek.com/ss/08/06/0627_fresh_entrepreneurs/2.htm Nick Leiber nleiber106 7 6 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5023489683934793121-383cdc4a14a04b007e847a08b2853723 2009-07-07T22:47:28.074-04:00

Joshua Karp’s media startup seemed quixotic, well, from the start: the Printed Blog, a free weekly newspaper whose content was culled entirely from the blogosphere. The 21st Century DeWitt...

Joshua Karp’s media startup seemed quixotic, well, from the start: the Printed Blog, a free weekly newspaper whose content was culled entirely from the blogosphere. The 21st Century DeWitt... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/next/archives/2009/07/print_is_dead_a.html Michael Arndt marndt561 1 0 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8691484180807369498-672484bedae083937aeb3f591597a2bc 2009-03-30T10:04:29.328-04:00

PALO ALTO, Calif. — For anyone who has dreamed of creating his own glossy color magazine dedicated to a hobby like photography or travel, the high cost and hassle of printing has loomed as a big barrier. Traditional printing companies charge...

PALO ALTO, Calif. — For anyone who has dreamed of creating his own glossy color magazine dedicated to a hobby like photography or travel, the high cost and hassle of printing has loomed as a big barrier. Traditional printing companies charge... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/30/technology/internet/30mag.html?ref=business Michael Arndt marndt561 8 8 0 0