Google Digital Library Settlement Rejected

From the Am Law Daily: “The [amended settlement agreement] would grant Google control over the digital commercialization of millions of books, including orphan books and other unclaimed works,” Judge Chin wrote. “And it would do so even though Google engaged in wholesale, blatant copying, without first obtaining copyright permissions.” (via FunkyPlaid)

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Posted on 23 Mar 2011 | Comments Off

podcast #8: the end? of print, part 2

In part 2 of our query into the end of print, Matt and I discuss books, e-books, libraries, the Kindle (timely!) and my iPhone snobbery. Matt busts out with the phrase “the democratization of distribution” which is merely one of the reasons why he is so awesome. I eagerly await our listener Ned‘s comments on my library-related diatribe. If you haven’t read his comments on part 1, you’re missing out. Every podcast should have a Ned. But not our Ned. Go get your own. Download Episode #8 Part 2 | Subscribe with...

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Posted on 9 Feb 2009 | 1 comment

podcast #8: the end? of print, part 1

Matt and I talk about the end (question mark) of print in this episode of “… and scene”. We had a lot to say about the topic, so this podcast comes in two installments. The first is about the fate of the newspaper. Tune in next week for the second! Download Episode #8 Part 1 | Subscribe with iTunes

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Posted on 31 Jan 2009 | 2 comments