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Children's Books for Exhibit

Submitted by Tates on Fri, 11/26/2010 - 16:29

Hey guys,

Just reminding you that I am bringing some of the selected Children's books that we came up with as a class. Dr. Blakesley, are you still bringing that "pop-up" little pigs version- that would be great!

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Flyers

Submitted by Tates on Thu, 11/18/2010 - 21:32

Hey everyone!

Just wanted to let you know that Stephanie and I got the flyers approved, and are ready to put them up around campus. We think Hendrix, Cooper, Daniel, Hardin, and Strode will be where we put them...just wondering if yall had any other places in mind? Thoughts?

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A Look at Magoulas

Submitted by Tates on Sun, 11/14/2010 - 20:11

Magoulas's article "eBooks and the Threat from 'Internal Constituencies'", offers a witty take on the emergence of eBooks and their breakthrough into the market. I'm not entirely sure that I agree with everything he is saying, but I do think he makes a good effort to support his opinions.

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Barron's "From Pencils to Pixels"

Submitted by Tates on Sun, 11/14/2010 - 19:49

Barron's "From Pencils to Pixels" is a really interesting article. Obviously, the importance of computers and their impact on society should not be understated. However, I also think that their importance should not be overstated. His article does a good job at highlighting the benefits that computers have brought with them, and at shedding light on the areas in which computers have hurt society.

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"Blurring the Line between Apps and Books"

Submitted by Tates on Sat, 11/13/2010 - 23:48

Cohen's "Blurring the Line between Apps and Books" was an interesting article. I don't personally have much luck or skill with new technology. I had never even held an iPad or iPhone until this class. So in regards to Stephen Elliott's new apps, I think I'd likely have equal problems.

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Flashback to Eisenstein

Submitted by Tates on Sat, 11/13/2010 - 17:19

It has become clear that Eisenstein is not a big favorite for our class. However, because her topics are so controversial, and almost rude to outside opinions, I wanted to read her work again. In "An Unacknowledged Revolution", Eisenstein discusses the differences that she and another writer have about the printing revolution. Although I agree with her in some regards about the importance that some of her points hold, I strongly believe that she may asses too much importance to simply providing evidence for her opinions.

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Thompson's Chapters 14, 15, & Conclusion

Submitted by Tates on Tue, 11/02/2010 - 18:18

One segment that I found interesting in Thompson's final few chapters was the idea of textbook customization. Earlier in Chapter 14, he discusses the excessive extra material that schools are adding onto the textbook packages. Instead of relying solely on textbooks, many classes are beginning to require that extra workbooks, study manuals, pamphlets, etc. be added to the mix. The idea of textbook customization, in my opinion seems very similar to the idea of adding onto textbook packages.

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Dropio Site

Submitted by Tates on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 00:26

Here is my dropio site link for my future of the book project. Let me know you what you all think! Also--you all know the password ; )

http://drop.io/tateasmith

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Thompson- Chapters 12 & 13

Submitted by Tates on Sun, 10/24/2010 - 23:38

Thompson raises several issues about publishing within the digital age. He does not simply overstate the obvious, however, that being, that technology has drastically altered the way in which the publishing field operates. Thompson goes further, specifically shedding light on certain areas in which digital media has been used to help/hurt the publishing industry.

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Thompson- Chapters 9 & 10

Submitted by Tates on Sat, 10/23/2010 - 18:33

As a college student, one of the biggest financial concerns I have is textbook costs. Each semester, I spend anywhere around 300 and 400 dollars on textbooks. That's quite a hefty sum, considering the relatively short amount of time I need them for, and the fact that I can't sell them back for full price at the end. Seeing as this is a concern for myself, and for many of the college students around the world, it makes perfect sense that Thompson dedicates a significant amount of time to discussing the publishing side of this academic media.

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