Publishing Evolution #83: Paper to Pixels

1. I prefer paper over pixels for pleasure reading but do not mind reading the news online. In fact, I like getting the lastest breaking news immediately online instead of waiting for the morning edition of the newspaper. If a need arose, I would definitely choose to obtain the material quicker on the computer.

2. Availability influences how I get my books and I would not pay the same price for a digital book as I would for a paper copy.

3. I visited iFiction and discovered a large selection of sci-fi and fantasy titles but continued searching until I found a good romance, Things Change by Lynn Hubbard and read the preview.
I like the idea of being able to "sample" the book and then paying for it. The price listed was
reasonable.

Publishing Evolution #82: Print on Demand

1. After visiting the six self-publishing websites, I found that their books are priced around the same as books that have been tradionally published. Prices are ranged per format, with the e-book being the least expensive at $4.95-$6.00, paperbacks run between $13.00-$18.95 and hardback copies sell from $18.90-$28.95. I don't think I have read a book that has been self-published, but I found several titles I would be really interested in reading, such as War and Love: a surgeon's memoir of battlefield medicine with letters home by Howard W. Jones, Jr. and Georgeanna Seeger Jones and The Nicholas Effect: a boy's gift to the world by Reg Green.

2. I think self-publishing is an easier, faster and more economical way to get your books in print.
As a reader, it doesn't matter to me how the book got printed. I am just happy it is available to read.

Future of Media #81: Get Out Your Crystal Ball

1. I have been following the blu-ray but I do not think this format will have much influence on DVDS. I think the additional cost will be the deterrent for most individuals. Now there is talk about 3D television. I get somewhat excited about this feature but there again too I am not sure exactly how well this will be preceived by others. My opinion is that 3D will be more suited for gaming.

2. I am not an early adopter of every gadget that comes along but I do enjoy the large screen high definition television. This gadget enables me to have a front row seat in comfort at every event. You can't beat that!!

The Future of Media #80: Movies

1. I used Hulu to find a comedy, Just one of the Guys and watched a portion of the film. I have watched an entire film on my computer but I prefer to watch movies on DVD in my HD
television. Being able to watch a movie on a computer is wonderful while you are traveling. It it also a smart way to keep the children entertained on a long road trip.

2. Using the Internet Movie Database, I searched for Crazy Heart with Jeff Bridges and found 10 trailers, 8 clips, 4 interviews and 2 promotionals. I was pleased with the information I was able to find and watched one of the trailers. I will definitely continue to use this site to stay informed of upcoming new movies.

3. At this time, I am not interested in using fee-based services to get movies at home. Our library has a good selection of DVDS and if you don't mind the wait, you can see your choice of new movies at no charge.

Future of Media #79: Television

1. In searching Hulu for my favorite sitcom, The Office, I was delighted to find 5 entire lastest episodes, 249 clips and 23 webisodes to watch. So now whenever I miss an episode on television, I can catch up on the series right on my computer. Wonderful!

2. I haven't watched a television show on a cell phone as my Nokia doesn't have the capability; and I would not be interested as the screen is too small. This would be a great way to entertain a child.

3. I do not subscribe to any streaming programs or user "channels" and I have never posted a video to a site.