Book Wars: The Digital Revolution in Publishing

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Those fighters went on, in many ways, to become the jihadists who are fighting many “Western” countries all over the world — in some cases using arms we provided them. Most important of all, it has transformed the broader information and communication environment, creating new challenges and new opportunities for publishers as they seek to redefine their role in the digital age. Related recommendation: John McCain’s Faith of My Fathers discusses not only his own time in the Hanoi Hilton but also the exemplary military service of his father and grandfather (both Admirals in the US Navy).

I’m saying this so you’ll be prepared and ready to remind yourself that that doesn’t excuse his actions. My favorite little tidbit, Thucydides fought in the war, but was apparently disgraced and missed much of it because he caught the plague. Another great guide to the Civil War is the New York Times’ acclaimed book ( and blog) Disunion, which has been narrating the war in a series of amazing articles coinciding roughly with the 150th anniversary for the last few years. This is a powerful, moving book about our recent conflicts abroad and an inspiring memoir about strength, will, and empathy.Admiral David Porter was a large part of these victories (for instance, he ran the gun batteries in Vicksburg which helped Grant win and cement his status as the preeminent fighting general). While aimed at a broad readership, one suspects that publishing specialists would also benefit from reading it, due to its analysis of many book business models and technologies under development. The paper notes current and long-standing challenges in digital content lending and the issues that complicate acquisition of, user access to, and preservation of digital information .

A British soldier turned journalist who craves combat like a drug addict is sent to report on the exploding crisis and genocide in Bosnia. the backlist, the use of audiobooks/audible and the role that social media plays now in all forms of publishing be it digital or print. We are lucky that he has given us a portrait of war so we would never leave our inclinations and attraction to it unquestioned.

The entire documentary – including the central events involving his experiences among the street booksellers in New York – is thus "told" as a long conversation.