The Future Of Publishing Blog by Thad McIlroy

How Amazon Destroyed the Publishing Ecosystem

March 12th, 2014

How Amazon Destroyed the Publishing Ecosystem

Everyone takes a shot at Amazon, and it’s not difficult to see why. Founder/CEO Jeff Bezos is blamed for just about every corporate crime imaginable, from pricing that destroys competition to suffocating warehouse employees on hot summer days (apparently no longer a problem). My criticism of Amazon is about an issue perhaps more subtle, but,…

January 8th, 2014

BOOKISHNESS: 3D Printing adds Exceptional Value

I started floating the idea of “bookishess” last spring. It’s a simple concept. Ebooks and print books each have notable advantages and disadvantages (they are in fact complementary media, not conflicting media). But print books often get lost in the online battle: Every time Amazon adds a single percent to its market share, a beautiful…