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Fate of Books

Discussion group on making publishing a responsible industry, the future of the industry, and how independent publishers can best thrive.

Website: http://www.waythingsarepublications.com
Members: 21
Latest Activity: Nov 30, 2011

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Larkin Flora

The State of Green Publishing

Started by Larkin Flora. Last reply by Larkin Flora Jan 24, 2011. 4 Replies

You have to admit that there's a bit of a "green" craze right now. It's trendy to be green, but it also could be business savvy, and obviously good for our planet. I'm currently researching how to…Continue

Tags: paper, recycled, sustainable, green

Mark Havenner

The problem with book returns

Started by Mark Havenner. Last reply by River Landing Press Jan 24, 2011. 6 Replies

According to Random House, the average sell-through of a book is 60%. That means that for every 10 books sold to retailers, 4 are returned to the publisher and destroyed. Dan Brown’s new book, The…Continue

Brad Poulson

The Publishing Business is Dynamic – Even for the Big Players!

Started by Brad Poulson Jul 23, 2010. 0 Replies

E-Books are changing the industry. Here is an interesting, ground breaking news article by Julie Bosman, of The New York Times:…Continue

Tags: random, house, amazon, e-books, agents

Brad Poulson

Book Industry Environmental Council Design Competition

Started by Brad Poulson Feb 4, 2010. 0 Replies

Submission Deadline - March 1, 2010 Cash Prize - $500.00 The Book Industry Environmental Council needs a new logo system to reward three progressive levels of environmental achievement in publishing.…Continue

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Cindy Downes Comment by Cindy Downes on March 9, 2010 at 6:30am
Have you seen the video on my blog about new technology in books?
 

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