Hey BSOBers!

I am very sad to say that I will need to retire from posting on the blog.

I have thoroughly enjoyed working and talking with all of you, you’re a fantastic group of people with creative ideas and a good sense of community.

The company I work for has recently landed a new client that is going to absorb a significant portion of my time - which means I won’t be able to give the blog the attention it deserves.

That being said, both Lucas and I are very hopeful that one of you would like to contribute to BSOB. Not only will you be able to provide the news and insight other booksellers are looking for, the networking opportunities are fabulous! I have met some of the greatest people as part of my experience here.

If you are interested, please drop Lucas a line to help maintain what I feel is one of the most positive communities in business. You can reach Lucas by emailing: editor [at} booksellingonlineblog {dot] com
Thank you all once again!

Sincerely,

Paul

I just read a post from RareBookNews.com stating that the University of Pennsylvania is going to start digitizing the rare books within their stacks. While their intent is to increase access and availability of the contents for scholars, I can’t help fearing for the value of an edition if it is easily read by anyone.

To read the post from Rare Book News, click here

This raises another issue, digitally delivered books. I think we all need to start thinking about how to avoid the same crash the movie and music industries have endured at the hands of file sharing.

While there are ways to try and secure our medium like developing anti scan printing techniques,  the players in the movie and music industries who have been successful have embraced file sharing and altered their business models to fit.

You may want to start thinking how can you alter your business model to sell books digitally - and legitimately

Carol posted her thoughts and impressions of the 29th Annual Colorado Antiqurian Seminar on the Bibliophile Bullpen.

It is definitely worth reading, for both people who could make it and those who were absent (like myself).

Click here to read her review