Origami Unicorn

Mary and Max

Magic Highway

This a clip from the end of the show. The complete film, most of which is live action, is more interesting now than when it first aired, since it shows the way things were or the way they wished things were.

The Year It Changed

Two articles about the changeover from print to digital. The first, in FutureBook, suggests this will be the milestone year. The second, a publishing blog, projects it will be next year, just in time for the book to be out. Meanwhile, The Bookseller reports that although Penguin's sales and profits are down, its ebook business is booming.

Google Book Settlement As Class Action

In a move that should surprise no one, and in the wake of a major decision on a case against Wal-Mart, the appropriateness of the action settling use issues has been raised. Publishers Weekly reports. Most probable impact: zero.

KIndle Impact Fromm 100 to 0

Amazon is posting an extraordinary growth due mostly to its Kindle. The Bookseller reports. At the same time, at FutureBook, one writer tells why publishing is not enough.

BAM's Borders Bid Withdrawn

Books a Million has withdrawn its bid for some thirty Borders stores, meaning they too will be holding going out of business sales. Publishers Weekly reports. Here's a list of the properties on the block.

Apple Begins Cracking Down on Apps

Long threatened, but not enforced, Apple has begun requiring all content be purchased through its stores at a thirty percent profit to itself. FutureBook explains. Kobo is apparently the first; Amazon has not yet been touched and is unlikely to accede quietly.

The Odyssey

War and peace in ancient times.

Let's Pollute!"

A different sort of public service short.

Shopping the Last Sale at Borders

Consumer Reports on what to do and what not to do as the company begins its final sales. Step one, be sure the sale item is actually a bargain: they will be trying to get as much as possible toward the company's debts.