From the Tech Desk: Is the Vook the future of reading?

“Print is dead” appears to be a common refrain these days. Publishers lament that no one reads any more, and many published books are aimed to hit the lowest common denominator with the idea to entrance non-readers into wandering into a corner bookstore, Barnes & Noble, or the book section at the local superstore...

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A railway history tour of Maine

A railway history tour of Maine

A railway history tour of Maine - By MATTHEW DELMAN Special to the Maine Sunday Telegram Rail travel in Maine is an experience you’re not likely to have in other parts of the country. From the two-foot narrow-gauge railroads to the electric trolleys and the picturesque coastline, the state of Maine broadcasts its uncommon...

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From the Tech Desk: The Worrisome Nature of Spam in the Kindle Store

From the Tech Desk: The Worrisome Nature of Spam in the Kindle Store

Published in the July issue of Independent Publisher magazine From the Tech Desk This Month: The Worrisome Nature of Spam in the Kindle Store by Matthew Delman The eBook revolution has made it possible for authors and publishers to easily get digital copies of new releases to the masses. As a result, sales of...

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My View: ‘Dark’ themes help teens learn how to cope in the real world

My View: ‘Dark’ themes help teens learn how to cope in the real world

June 13, 2011 My View: ‘Dark’ themes help teens learn how to cope in the real world My View Matthew Delman Every so often, there’s a news article, or a television program, or a radio talk show in which it is stated that teenagers today are bombarded by too much darkness in the media....

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From The Tech Desk: Is Print-on-Demand really a game changer?

From The Tech Desk: Is Print-on-Demand really a game changer?

Published in Independent Publisher, June 2011 Only a few years ago, Print-on-Demand technology was touted as the next big thing in publishing that would revolutionize the industry and allow books not typically printed by established houses to find a home. POD, as it’s commonly called, was also seen as a way to save costs...

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