Google Book Deal May Encourage On-Demand Printing

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Speaking here from a background of 22 years in the business of making actual physical books. Part of me bemoans what is still just the beginning of a tidal transformation. Another part of me recognizes that--in truth--anything that gets people reading more "book content" can in the end be good for book manufacturers.
But both parts of me recognize that I might as well rail against gravity. It is what it is. But I do think we're seeing the convergence of several key "enablers" that will finally make e-books a marketable commodity.

Damon Lincourt of IN 10:36AM October 30, 2008

Down the road, might this become a vehicle for unpublished authors to get their works "printed" without going through the hard copy procedure?
Yes, there are already blogs, but that is not quite the same.

HillbillyBill of TN 8:36AM October 29, 2008