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Publishing: the future of the book

By: James Aitchison The printed book is dead.  Long live the book.  Despite dire predictions since the arrival of e-books, industry data tells a different story. By 2029, the physical book market is projected to reach $70.75 billion, markedly higher…

Amazon.com buys Goodreads

Goodreads (www.goodreads.com) which has been a favourite destination for readers and writers around the world, will now be operating under Amazon’s banner. Amazon.com, Inc. yesterday announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Goodreads. It is, however, not easy…