BBC iPlayer article on self publishing and ebooks

M.H. · 11-29-2009, 09:14 AM

There is an article available via the BBC iPlayer titled "The pros and cons of eBook readers for those who can and can't see".

It talks about self publishing and ebook readers.

Those able to access the BBC iPlayer can view the video (approx. 23 minutes) here.

HarryT · 11-29-2009, 09:18 AM

I think that this will only be available to people in the UK, won't it?

JoeD · 11-29-2009, 11:47 AM

Made a change for a quick review of ebook readers to mention why some choose eInk over LCD screens and the possible problems of been locked to a single provider and limited book choice.

Also, the on demand book printing machine is something more book stores need to get a hold of. When I still bought books one of the main reasons I bought the majority online was simply lack of stock/choice in store. I'd much prefer to nip to a book store knowing I can get the book there and then even if there's a small print delay, especially if they provide a few computers to allow you to browse books that are available on-demand.

If that machine can help bring down the price of paperbooks by removing the transportation and storage/dead stock problems, maybe there's still a future for stores to compete against online stores such as Amazon.

If I were still buying paper books rather than ebooks and our local store had print on-demand, I'd probably have continued to buy from them rather than on-line. Sometimes there and then access trumpts minor on-line cost savings, which is why I like ebooks so much.

For reference and technical books where ebook readers are still not ideally suited (imho) it'd be an even bigger advantage. Besides, they can offer a coffee in their store cafe whilst you wait for your book to be printed

11-29-2009, 09:14 AM	#1
M.H. Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 142 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wokingham,UK Device: Cybook Gen3, iPad	BBC iPlayer article on self publishing and ebooks There is an article available via the BBC iPlayer titled "The pros and cons of eBook readers for those who can and can't see". It talks about self publishing and ebook readers. Those able to access the BBC iPlayer can view the video (approx. 23 minutes) here. Last edited by M.H.; 11-29-2009 at 09:19 AM. Reason: Updated link

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11-29-2009, 09:18 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I think that this will only be available to people in the UK, won't it?

11-29-2009, 11:47 AM	#3
JoeD Guru Posts: 895 Karma: 4383958 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: na	Made a change for a quick review of ebook readers to mention why some choose eInk over LCD screens and the possible problems of been locked to a single provider and limited book choice. Also, the on demand book printing machine is something more book stores need to get a hold of. When I still bought books one of the main reasons I bought the majority online was simply lack of stock/choice in store. I'd much prefer to nip to a book store knowing I can get the book there and then even if there's a small print delay, especially if they provide a few computers to allow you to browse books that are available on-demand. If that machine can help bring down the price of paperbooks by removing the transportation and storage/dead stock problems, maybe there's still a future for stores to compete against online stores such as Amazon. If I were still buying paper books rather than ebooks and our local store had print on-demand, I'd probably have continued to buy from them rather than on-line. Sometimes there and then access trumpts minor on-line cost savings, which is why I like ebooks so much. For reference and technical books where ebook readers are still not ideally suited (imho) it'd be an even bigger advantage. Besides, they can offer a coffee in their store cafe whilst you wait for your book to be printed

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