The End of Publishing… Again.
Of course, we know what happened… paperbacks only served to strengthen the industry, by providing more revenue opportunities for both authors and publishers, and by making books available to a wider audience by virtue of a more accessible price point.
The same level of panic occurred when television was invented – it was to be the end of the film industry. But now, actors, writers, directors, producers, designers and technicians have exponentially more opportunities… and all the more so since the advent of video, then DVDs, and now webcasting.
Why does this all matter? Because in George’s view, all this anxiety about e-publishing signaling the end of books is just more of the same. George is an esteemed elder in the publishing industry, with decades of experience and perspective. And he’s excited about the impact of new media and technology on publishing. He views it as yet another huge opportunity for his clients, and for everyone in the industry. And he’s looking forward to being involved. Me, too.
How about you?