Author ego to save publishers

Rob Eagar has fun with the author ego, including his own.  There is also a serious point.  Can writers and writing survive without publishers and publishing?

E-books on demand in Canadian Libraries

The statistics speak for themselves.  Have a look.  Having said that it's been years since I borrowed a book from a library; I like to own mine.

More signs from the Business World that e-books are on the increase. It's not all plain sailing though.

Digital Book World reports on the rise of entrants into the e-book market.  Read here.  My preference for books on shelves remains, however; they are substantial and lasting.  I take some luddite hope then from the fact that it is not all plain sailing for e-books.  Publishers are still finding their feet.

Barnes and Noble: E-books to watch, or not

Barnes and Noble are looking to break into the UK market.  They come with significant financial backing; but their competitors are already ahead of them.  For more read Jeremy Greenfield.

India book-fair suggests e-book dominance

I am not a great fan, though my wife, an avid reader, loves e-books.  The focus in India on e-books suggests that they are indeed gaining ground.  Click here.