I think that books still hold that, much like things we see online. Powerful videos touch our hearts, and they also connect us socially.

There are still book clubs in tact, people still buy books to pass time in solitude, learn about themselves, and learn about others. They also recommend books and share their own commentary both on and offline. I don't think this nature that books used to hold has diminished completely. what do you guys think?

I agree with kavoss, I haven't heard a lot regarding piracy from scanning pages. There is a lot more protecting from what i have seen when it comes to downloading books, but i also think that technology is always advancing and there will always be a way to get things for free, including ebooks

Technology has also advanced so many other things in our daily lives, so while it has been seen to be affecting the publishing industry, i think it depends on the way one utilizes it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aztec_codices

other social media channels will affect most platforms. Half the things i see on instagram, i see on Facebook, vine, twitter. And all platforms are somewhat different.

But then again, we need light hearted immature content sometimes...

In my opinion, if you are to share something online you should expect to had some sort of discourse regardless of negative/positive feedback.. This is the online world and it reaches sooooo many people. That is the beauty of it. If you don't want internet assholes, dont read their comments?

This is something i think everyone has thought about.. we the digital is so encompassing and when we see uplifting videos or stories that provide insight or helps take the world into a positive direction.. thats what we need. We need to learn how to filter junk out.

i agree! and regardless if you are not an avid user of social media, most people retrieve their information from media sites and are then shared with non-users.

This commentary regarding the movie-making alternative for authors was well written as it touched on both the negative and positive aspects if an author were to follow this model. Marvin makes claims regarding the publishing industry, its changes, an author’s perspective and how they function in the industry today, but has not sources to back up his claims. While all of the claims to do with technological advances are obvious, it still needs evidence. This essay also states “Not every book is Harry Potter, and not every book achieves that kind of fame and success” – where examples of authors who have tried and failed through this business model would have been helpful. Examples for other statements in this essay could also have been provided, for example, when he claims that authors who produce replications of JK Rowling’s novels have unpolished or lower quality work – (who has? What types of authors? What books have failed?) I liked how Marvin touched on popular movies that people can relate to, like Twilight and Harry Potter, but 50 Shades of Grey would have also been a great example. The essay could have also elaborated on it, considering the movie essentially had no plot line but still made it to the big screen (even with the lack of substance in writing). Thus, showing that even shitty authors can still produce movies if they are popular enough. In addition, claiming that authors ride the bandwagon and don’t write outside of new genres in order to gain success is an interesting claim because even E.L. James, author of 50 Shades of Grey wrote a novel that did not ride that bandwagon, yet still had huge success. What I do agree with is that there is a lack of diversity on our book shelves, but whether that has to do with authors following suit of other authors who have had blockbuster hits, or because authors have followed suit of other authors who have just been best sellers for months, once again, more examples could have differentiated the two and supported his argument to make it stronger. Ultimately, this model is a great one to talk about considering that it is a current model being used today and has provided success for a variety of well-written books. I also found his essay well structured as it went back and forth stating how this model is beneficial and detrimental to the authors and the publishing industry as a whole.

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This seems like such a technological cultural idea considering thats how we all use our technological devices. Theres no need to compare to ancient scrolls, because scrolling only seems natural because in this 21st century, we do it every day. I see my grandparents suffer when they scroll through my phone, but not when they flip and slide through newspapers.

No one complained about not having the ability to scroll, so what is the need to introduce it?

With scrolling i can understand the fluidity, but flipping pages provides a sense of authenticity and provides a sense of structure of not losing where you are. i would find it overwhelming if it was scrolling incase i lose my spot. Theres chapters and divisions for a reason. Its good for long form articles that are meant for one sitting

In my opinion, i believe that people by books due to their solemnity and is perfect to read for relaxation and to get your brain working (imagery etc.) When you add multimedia for books that don't need it, what is the point in buying it when you can go to a theatre and watch a movie based on it. Just like harry potter, people buy books to solely read and people attend movies to solely watch. If the prices are raised for it, much like previous articles, it seemingly won't be very popular..

This is an old article but an interesting read that pertains to this: http://www.npr.org/2012/02/23/147294229/california-industries-spar-over-internet-piracy

I personally think it is okay to recommend a site or offer up a great idea written by someone else (as long as you credit them in some way). What is the difference whether you're still at a website but the entire article or piece of work writhed by another is fully credited, but just in another window? I would like to understand WHY there are such strict guidelines regarding copyright.

I also have never looked at terms in this way. Nor have i thought of linking to a new page as a way of "taking another book off the shelf." This is a good use of imagery that in a way, I disagree because in the internet world, URLS are an address and the search bar is like a GPS system.

I feel that even nowadays people can get out of illegal situations. Regardless of whether plaintiffs acquired their copies without the copy right notice before or after, we see this happening now, online. Much like when people slightly tune a song (hardly noticeable) that is posted on Youtube.

It never crossed my mind that someone actually wrote the song "Happy Birthday." Because it is so widely used i often forget that it this song actually came from somewhere and technically belongs to someone... But there are so many films and youtube videos and posts of people singing happy birthday, what happens then?

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How do they filter out whats garbage?

For consumers nowadays (I've noticed) its all about convenience and speed. If something it taking to long or is a hassle, you'll go for the next best thing without knowing the perks of the other (such as oyster).

Boost the monthly subscriptions to 20? maybe that would aid this issue. Im just wondering if die hard readers would pay that much. OR possibly have an option to preview what books are available through kindle unlimited. It would save the readers' first monthly payment that would lead to disappointment

For anyone who would like to know who else operates under the agency model and what it entails:

http://publishingtrendsetter.com/industryinsight/simple-explanation-agency-model/

What determines the pricing of e-books? and how much of the digital aspect differ from paperback pricing?

I think this is a beneficial way of thinking. A lot of digital retailers can benefit publishers if they understand how to utilize it correctly. This can be seen with job recruiters and linked in. While linked-in has solidified their role as an outlet to facilitate the job hunt, HR reps can use linked in to their advantage to scout clients through their web pages!

I think a lot of authors who aspire to create the next popular book in hopes to make a lot of money would feel hesitant when looking at how much the digital era is progressing. In my publishing class i took online in the summer it said that an author really has to believe and be devoted in what they are creating. This is mostly because authors often do go out on a whim without really knowing how successful they will be. The mindset that will be needed for the future will have to be a passionate one. If you're passionate and love your art, you'll take that risk regardless of the evident factors that come with the 21st century.

We made a list in class stating all the reasons NOT to assume the future of the book. There are so many ways that people won't keep up with the digitization of the book (the digital divide) as an example. I believe that anything may happen but the authenticity of a book will always hold so much more that one found/bought online. When you picture an author writing his ideas and creating a masterpiece (in my opinion) it mens more to hold some sort of memorabilia, like a book you read at your cabin on sunny days, or books you read to your kids when they were growing up. People hold on to memories and when you have something physical that embeds that nostalgic memory, it always means more.

This can also be seen not only on blogs, but pictures. Tags and shares on Facebook, instagram, snapchat. I have found that every social media platform has found out how important communication between an online community is. A lot of social media applications and websites did not even have the option to share or tag a friend in a link. But i have noticed that within the year that sharing has become even more popular, every platform has updated themselves in order to simply the ways to share, source and link information to one another.

let alone the number of specific genres that are particular to only a small group of individuals..

What do they mean by non-traditionally? Does this mean e-books? What are the differences between non-traditional and traditional. Maybe efficiency and mass production could have been the cause of a larger number in non-traditional published books.