Comments on: The Roundtable http://www.digitalbookworld.com The publishing community for the 21st Century Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:56:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Barnaby Ramirez http://www.digitalbookworld.com/events/roundtable/comment-page-1/#comment-2461 Barnaby Ramirez Sat, 29 May 2010 17:10:38 +0000 http://www.digitalbookworld.com/?page_id=296#comment-2461 <i>How about talking about the Amazon/Macmillan weekend fun and what the agency model applied to all books really means w/r/t Amazon making money on every Kindle eBook sold, publishers potentially making less money on each book even though the retail price is higher, author potentially making less in royalties, and customers ultimately paying as much as 50% more for eBooks. A general examination of the agency model and what it means for all involved, including contracts. Is there no place for a wholesaler/distributor in this model? Should net royalties be paid on cover price or revenue (70% of cover) in this model? Does this fall under “normal trade bookselling” or is this another model that needs a renegotiated royalty? Can we be at the beginning stages of the slippery slope that leads to dynamic pricing on eBooks AND print books, and possibly non-returnable print books?</i> +1 How about talking about the Amazon/Macmillan weekend fun and what the agency model applied to all books really means w/r/t Amazon making money on every Kindle eBook sold, publishers potentially making less money on each book even though the retail price is higher, author potentially making less in royalties, and customers ultimately paying as much as 50% more for eBooks. A general examination of the agency model and what it means for all involved, including contracts. Is there no place for a wholesaler/distributor in this model? Should net royalties be paid on cover price or revenue (70% of cover) in this model? Does this fall under “normal trade bookselling” or is this another model that needs a renegotiated royalty? Can we be at the beginning stages of the slippery slope that leads to dynamic pricing on eBooks AND print books, and possibly non-returnable print books?
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]]> By: Lindsey Thomas Martin http://www.digitalbookworld.com/events/roundtable/comment-page-1/#comment-1308 Lindsey Thomas Martin Wed, 07 Apr 2010 18:21:52 +0000 http://www.digitalbookworld.com/?page_id=296#comment-1308 Latest update to epub proposed by IDPF. Latest update to epub proposed by IDPF.

]]> By: Charleen Barila http://www.digitalbookworld.com/events/roundtable/comment-page-1/#comment-492 Charleen Barila Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:41:14 +0000 http://www.digitalbookworld.com/?page_id=296#comment-492 I agree with Joe. Would love to talk more about the "ebook package," what value-add content should be included with enhanced ebooks, and whether editorial and design standards need to differ based on how the content is delivered. The technology on these devices is still limited, but does that excuse poor formatting and proofreading? Where do we draw the line? I agree with Joe. Would love to talk more about the “ebook package,” what value-add content should be included with enhanced ebooks, and whether editorial and design standards need to differ based on how the content is delivered. The technology on these devices is still limited, but does that excuse poor formatting and proofreading? Where do we draw the line?

]]> By: Joe Melia http://www.digitalbookworld.com/events/roundtable/comment-page-1/#comment-491 Joe Melia Wed, 17 Feb 2010 13:14:53 +0000 http://www.digitalbookworld.com/?page_id=296#comment-491 Would love to hear the panel's views on the growing calls for ebooks to be autonomous and distinct from their print versions not just digital facsimiles. Do they think this an area that needs to be improved on if ebooks are to grow in popularity? Have they come across any examples where this has been done successfully? Are there any publishers or authors who are blazing a trail in this area? many thanks! Would love to hear the panel’s views on the growing calls for ebooks to be autonomous and distinct from their print versions not just digital facsimiles. Do they think this an area that needs to be improved on if ebooks are to grow in popularity? Have they come across any examples where this has been done successfully? Are there any publishers or authors who are blazing a trail in this area?

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]]> By: Matthew Diener http://www.digitalbookworld.com/events/roundtable/comment-page-1/#comment-283 Matthew Diener Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:08:52 +0000 http://www.digitalbookworld.com/?page_id=296#comment-283 How about talking about the Amazon/Macmillan weekend fun and what the agency model applied to all books really means w/r/t Amazon making money on every Kindle eBook sold, publishers potentially making less money on each book even though the retail price is higher, author potentially making less in royalties, and customers ultimately paying as much as 50% more for eBooks. A general examination of the agency model and what it means for all involved, including contracts. Is there no place for a wholesaler/distributor in this model? Should net royalties be paid on cover price or revenue (70% of cover) in this model? Does this fall under "normal trade bookselling" or is this another model that needs a renegotiated royalty? Can we be at the beginning stages of the slippery slope that leads to dynamic pricing on eBooks AND print books, and possibly non-returnable print books? How about talking about the Amazon/Macmillan weekend fun and what the agency model applied to all books really means w/r/t Amazon making money on every Kindle eBook sold, publishers potentially making less money on each book even though the retail price is higher, author potentially making less in royalties, and customers ultimately paying as much as 50% more for eBooks. A general examination of the agency model and what it means for all involved, including contracts. Is there no place for a wholesaler/distributor in this model? Should net royalties be paid on cover price or revenue (70% of cover) in this model? Does this fall under “normal trade bookselling” or is this another model that needs a renegotiated royalty? Can we be at the beginning stages of the slippery slope that leads to dynamic pricing on eBooks AND print books, and possibly non-returnable print books?

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