The ‘networked book’ could be part of what comes to the fore in the Montreal-based Hugh McGuire’s and Boris Anthony’s Rebus concept for open textbooks. Read More
Big Ideas from Books in Browsers IV: An "Architecture of Collaboration"
“New forms of writing and reading, new tools for creating and sharing and the growing dialogue between creators and consumers—most readily evident in fan fiction, but it won’t stop there—are all pushing us to develop an architecture of collaboration,” said publishing consultant Brian O’Leary. Read More
Books in Browsers: Toward ‘More Webby’ Books
The conference’s name can trip up newcomers who might take it too literally. “Books in Browsers” is the launchpad for formats that eventually may be tied to no one device, design, or delimiting factor we worry about today. Read More
Where Is Publishing's Jetpack?
Because moving into new potentials will mean leaving some things behind, it’s hard to contemplate, at times, the sort of speculation we need. Letting go is not easy. Read More
WRITING ON THE ETHER: Seeking Sanctuary
Writing on the Ether is a collection of news and perspectives on publishing. It is written by journalist and critic Porter Anderson for Jane Friedman and it appears at JaneFriedman.com each Thursday. Sponsorship opportunities are available and offer generous promotion. Read More