Mar

1

Ereading and The Future of Publishing

Filed Under Kindle, News | Leave a Comment

At Minyanville, the commentator has some thoughts about the effect of the Amazon Kindle and other ereader devices on the future of the publishing industry.

If online book buyers become online book readers, expect a major shift in the industry. Who needs Barnes & Noble when you can buy directly from Random House? And who needs a paperback when you’ve got a Kindle? If this is starting to sound akin to the online music industry saga, you might be on to something. For tonight’s performance, the role of Apple (APPL) will be played by Amazon. Borders can be found rehearsing its one line of dialogue in the wings along with Tower Records.

Read it all here.