| The Sony Digital Paper has been exclusively available online for the last year. Sony sells it directly, but they also have a number of partners that range from law firms to entertainment companies. One of the drawbacks with any piece of technology is being able to try it out before you make a buying decision. In order to make this possible Sony begun an experimental program to showcase the DPT-S1 in two locations, one in Stanford and one at their flagship store in New York. Sadly, one of them has closed. The Stanford Bookstore Palo Alto California has closed and this was one of the two retail outlets in which the Sony Digital Paper was on display and available for students to purchase. Recently the Sony Digital Paper has been discounted from $999 to $799, which should increase the adoption rate. We have reviewed MANY e-readers since 2008 and this is the best one to edit and create PDF files. Sony Digital Paper Loses Retail Visibility is a post from: Good e-Reader |
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Sony Digital Paper Loses Retail Visibility
Libraries Opening to Self-Published Authors
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Which is why it boggles the mind that more libraries aren’t fostering relationships with individuals who can stand to draw in patrons, provide free content for circulation, and offer educational opportunities: self-published authors. While it is obviously not the norm across the country, self-published authors have faced reluctance and even outright scorn when trying to make their way into the library sector. Some libraries have even had to adopt a no-indies policy, even if the material is donated, on the grounds that “if we let one author’s book on the shelf, we’ll have to take them all.” The sad truth is that the same attitudes that prevented a number of authors from publishing before the digital and print-on-demand revolutions still permeate some libraries. Concerns over quality and appropriateness still color librarians’ willingness to take a risk on an author who wasn’t “vetted” by the industry; limitations on shelf space prevent the circulation of even donated copies of authors’ works. Some libraries contacted prior to this article won’t even let a local author have a book signing at the library if he self-published, despite long-standing policies of renting out their space for events. Fortunately, there have been enough pioneering libraries who’ve embraced indie authors–particularly their local authors–that the attitudes are shifting. Colorado’s Douglas County Library System pioneered the large-scale purchase of thousands of titles from Smashwords as far back as 2013, while more recently the Rutland Free Library in Vermont began hosting author fairs that invite any and all authors–regardless of method–to their events. As the attitudes towards authors and the preconceived notions about the quality of their work start to fall away, there are still obstacles to having your book purchased for circulation by libraries, many of which go back to time, budget, and discovery. Librarians simply do not stand at their circulation counters all day, browsing some mythical massive catalog of book titles; even if an author has opted for a publishing route that will include his work in viewable catalogs for library distribution, that simply isn’t how librarians discover titles. The truth is that authors–self-published or traditionally–have to do the legwork of reaching out to libraries. This can be done somewhat effectively through curation platforms like Self-e, but a personal contact of some kind is still far more likely to result in a relationship. Having strong book reviews from well-known sources is also another measure of proof for libraries to take a chance on a book. Finally, maintaining a strong presence in terms of both social media and further follow-up titles lets librarians know this is a serious career and not a passing fancy; the last thing they want is to purchase a book that their patrons loved and then have no other titles to offer those patrons who clamor for more.
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First Trailer Teases ‘Boruto – Naruto the Movie’
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The first trailer for Naruto’s upcoming film, ‘Boruto’, dropped this Friday, giving fans a tease of the animation, voice cast, and style going into this beloved series’ eleventh film Almost every fan of anime can tell you that, at some point, they’ve watched Naruto. Whether you’ve stopped over time, or continued to watch religiously until the very end, at least a little piece of your soul has been touched by it. Last November, the 15-year-long manga finally came to a close with it’s 700th chapter serving as a look into the future of the characters. One of these characters, Boruto Uzumaki, the son of Naruto and Hinata Hyuuga, is the titular character and lead of the film. Although a full plot has yet to be released, the story was written by Masashi Kishimoto himself. Hiroyuki Yamashita, who directed episodes of Naruto: Shippuuden and the Road to Ninja movie, will be directing the film. Both Junko Takeuchi and Noriaki Sugiyama, who played Naruto and Sasuke Uchiha respectively, are returning to the film. Boruto will be voiced by Yuko Sanpei, and Sarada Uchiha, another character and the daughter of Sasuke and Sakura Haruno, will be voiced by Kokoro Kikuchi. The film is part of the Naruto Project, a special project created in celebration of Naruto’s 15 year run. It also includes another Naruto movie titled “The Last: Naruto the Movie”, a spin-off book, and a stage play, alongside a sequel mini-series titled “Naruto Gaiden,” and a series of epilogue books. So, while the manga may have come to a close, the legacy of Naruto is far from over. Have a look at the trailer below and see just what we’re up for! First Trailer Teases ‘Boruto – Naruto the Movie’ is a post from: Good e-Reader |
