Comments on: the end of book publishing http://www.publishingtalk.eu/blog/future-of-publishing/the-end-of-book-publishing/ mashing up books and social media Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:03:20 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Thad McIlroy http://www.publishingtalk.eu/blog/future-of-publishing/the-end-of-book-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Thad McIlroy Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:07:30 +0000 http://www.publishingtalk.eu/blog/future-of-publishing/the-end-of-book-publishing/#comment-259 I agree that book publishing is going through a transformation. But compared to what's happening in newspaper publishing and magazine publishing it's a blip on the map. Overall sales figures remain strong, as you'll see on my website www.thefutureofpublishing.com. It's very easy to join the chorus of naysayers; it makes for better copy. But change is gradual, particularly in a medium like book publishing, and to declare it's imminent death is, I think, far too simple a cry. I agree that book publishing is going through a transformation. But compared to what’s happening in newspaper publishing and magazine publishing it’s a blip on the map. Overall sales figures remain strong, as you’ll see on my website http://www.thefutureofpublishing.com. It’s very easy to join the chorus of naysayers; it makes for better copy. But change is gradual, particularly in a medium like book publishing, and to declare it’s imminent death is, I think, far too simple a cry.

]]> By: Debbie Stier http://www.publishingtalk.eu/blog/future-of-publishing/the-end-of-book-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Debbie Stier Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:29:24 +0000 http://www.publishingtalk.eu/blog/future-of-publishing/the-end-of-book-publishing/#comment-258 I've been reading all of the responses out there to the NY Mag article and I'm so relieved to find out that I'm not the ONLY one who's optimistic (and excited) about the future of book publishing. Thanks for speaking up. And p.s. I'm the one who made that yellow lightbulb video....and I have tons more footage of people talking about their "bright ideas." We have a jar full of lightbulbs when you walk into our lobby on the 26th floor. Starring the Lightbulb: http://flickr.com/iconbuilder/select.gne I’ve been reading all of the responses out there to the NY Mag article and I’m so relieved to find out that I’m not the ONLY one who’s optimistic (and excited) about the future of book publishing. Thanks for speaking up. And p.s. I’m the one who made that yellow lightbulb video….and I have tons more footage of people talking about their “bright ideas.” We have a jar full of lightbulbs when you walk into our lobby on the 26th floor. Starring the Lightbulb: http://flickr.com/iconbuilder/select.gne

]]> By: Stephen Tiano http://www.publishingtalk.eu/blog/future-of-publishing/the-end-of-book-publishing/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Stephen Tiano Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:13:06 +0000 http://www.publishingtalk.eu/blog/future-of-publishing/the-end-of-book-publishing/#comment-257 It's hard to be against anything that might keep books viable during a time when whispers about the demise of books seem to be turning into shouts. But I think it's also time, more than ever, to remind authors--especially the self-publishing author--that they need to get it right. From conceptualizing, researching, and writing well, to making sure the cover look professionally designed to invite in potential readers, to interior design and layout that makes it easy for readers to stick through till the end, quality must rule. That’s what I try to discuss on <a href="http://www.tianodesign.com/blog" rel="nofollow"> <b>my blog</b></a>. Please have a look. It’s hard to be against anything that might keep books viable during a time when whispers about the demise of books seem to be turning into shouts. But I think it’s also time, more than ever, to remind authors–especially the self-publishing author–that they need to get it right.

From conceptualizing, researching, and writing well, to making sure the cover look professionally designed to invite in potential readers, to interior design and layout that makes it easy for readers to stick through till the end, quality must rule.

That’s what I try to discuss on my blog. Please have a look.

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