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Continue reading →: Three Sites Worth Reading
This is a little off topic in many ways but also on topic. There has been the slow emergence of professionally written blogs in Ireland, reinforcing my thinking about blogging as a tool for publishing as opposed to any kind of social change, political change or even a weapon for…
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Continue reading →: Austria: Paying The Fiddler
Strange Maps has a wonderful map and article on the dismemberment of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after WWI. I mention this because it is well worth the read and also because I’ve taken possession of this paperback and I’m looking forward to reading it.
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Continue reading →: The End of Amazon
Empires, by definition, begin their decline at their peak. Today Amazon bestrides the publishing world like Caesar, and it may seem far-fetched to think of this company slipping from its dominant position. There is some doubt, however, that Amazon can continue to augment its control over so many facets of…
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Continue reading →: An Irish Ebook Survey
Over on Irish Publishing News, I’ve begun a survey on Irish attitudes and thoughts about ebooks, ereaders and digital reading generally. You can take it on Irish Publishing News or on a completely separate page.
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Continue reading →: Taoiseach – TV3's new series
I have to say, I didn’t expect this of TV3. I missed the news that it was running and so missed the first episode on one of the most interesting men t hold the office, WT Cosgrave (whom we’ve mentioned here before). The Independent carries a fine piece by John-Paul…
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