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Why the Publishing Industry Cares About You
Book industry blog Galleycat was at the Los Angeles Book Expo this past weekend, and posted about a panel with Cory Doctorow and John Scalzi where the blog-maniac SF authors talked about the value of online community (i.e., people who read and comment on blogs). Awesome Tor editor Patrick Nielson Hayden also joined them. Read the post to find out why SF writers and publishers love you. [Galleycat]
Book industry blog Galleycat was at the Los Angeles Book Expo this past weekend, and posted about a panel with Cory Doctorow and John Scalzi where the blog-maniac SF authors talked about the value of online community (i.e., people who read and comment on blogs). Awesome Tor editor Patrick Nielson Hayden also joined them. Read the post to find out why SF writers and publishers love you. [Galleycat]
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Are Adults More Ignored Than Children In SF Lit?
They've published books, linked to and even interviewed each other, but now authors Cory Doctorow and John Scalzi are collectively wondering whether anyone is paying attention to their most recent books, and just what is the most under-appreciated genre of literature: Young Adult or Regular Science Fiction? More »
Cory Doctorow and John Scalzi Are Doing It for the Kids
Scifi authors Cory Doctorow and John Scalzi both have books coming out (Little Brothers and Zoe's War respectively) that are aimed at young adults. It's great to see two smartypants writers aiming their often-subversive messages at the next generation. Now they've just done a great mutual interview about their new books, plus a little digression into lighting things on fire and putting bacon on cats. You can see the video on YouTube via BoingBoing.
Scifi authors Cory Doctorow and John Scalzi both have books coming out (Little Brothers and Zoe's War respectively) that are aimed at young adults. It's great to see two smartypants writers aiming their often-subversive messages at the next generation. Now they've just done a great mutual interview about their new books, plus a little digression into lighting things on fire and putting bacon on cats. You can see the video on YouTube via BoingBoing.
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A Handy Currency Converter For Alien Money
Don't get ripped off by unscrupulous intergalactic exchange bureaus! Consult our guide to alien money, including exchange rates with the U.S. dollar. Click through for a listing of currencies from Dune, Red Dwarf, Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica and others. More »
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U23D Gives Us a Glimpse of the Music Video Future
If ideas from William Gibson and Cory Doctorow got mashed up, and the resulting technology was stolen by the music industry in a desperate attempt to reinvigorate their bottom line, then you'd end up with U23D, the 3D concert movie of the future. io9 took a look at U23D this week, and the experience was flashbaked into our brain matter. Find out why. More »
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