Whether or not “marginalia” is your thing, this article is worth a read. It highlights one of the basic and much-debated questions in e-literature: can/should we read socially? (via NYTimes)
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The E-Reader Reads You
Dizzyingly Orwellian but fascinating article on e-readers and publishing’s burgeoning interest in reading all about you. (via The New Inquiry)
We like Longform.org
Longform.org = articles and essays too long, too interesting to read on your browser + the ease, beauty of seamless Instapaper integration. (longform.org)
Mediabistro’s eBook Summit, Dec. 15th 2010
Right along with other publishing and book folk, we’ll be expanding our “digital publishing toolbox” at Mediabistro’s eBook Summit in New York City on December 15th. We’re mostly excited about the great roster of speakers (evaluate at your leisure here), and we hope to tweet insightful … Read More →
Leonardo Da Vinci on E-books
A not-so-far-in-the-past post on HuffPo Book’s caught our eye today. Steve Leveen, CEO and co-founder of Levenger Press, discusses Da Vinci with best-selling author of The Fantasia of Leonardo da Vinci: His riddles, jests, fables and bestiary, Ross King. At one point in their convo, … Read More →
David Pogue weighs in on “print is dead” debate
Food for thought: David Pogue, tech columnist for the New York Times, gives us three good reasons in latest issue of Scientific American why e-readers, books have not driven the final nail in print’s coffin. And on a similar note, don’t forget to follow Electric … Read More →
E-Book Lending Takes Off
Whoa. Book lending isn’t limited to friends and family anymore. The world’s getting its crack. Sites like Booklending.com and Lendle.me let you share/swap your e-books to perfect strangers. (via WSJ)