Ep. 1: Amazon vs. Hachette

The Bellevue University Library is excited to announce the “More than Books” Podcast!  Named after the official Bellevue University Library newsletter, each episode will feature library staff members discussing a topic related to literature, libraries, technology, pop culture, and more!

More Than Books Episode 1: Amazon vs. Hachette

Description: In this episode, podcast hosts Jake and Joel discuss the growing fight between book publisher Hachette and internet retail behemoth Amazon. The discussion covers eBook publishing and pricing structure, authors response, and more!

Click the above link to stream, or right-click and select “Save Link As” to download to your device!

Music attribution:

• Opening – “Fade Away” from The Better Way by LM


• Bumper – “King Quest Study” from Mineralogique by Kanchi


• Closer – “Can’t Stop me” from Feeding the Lions EP by ProleteR

All music used under a creative commons license from Jamendo.com

Links:

• http://authorsunited.net/


• http://whatever.scalzi.com/2014/07/30/amazons-latest-volley/


• http://www.vox.com/2014/5/24/5746868/9-questions-about-amazon-and-hachette-you-were-embarassed-to-ask


• http://www.newyorker.com/news/daily-comment/amazon-vs-hachette-orwell-think


• http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/29/business/literary-lions-unite-in-protest-over-amazons-e-book-tactics.html?_r=0


• http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/31/opinion/nocera-amazons-bullying-tactics.html


• http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/jul/16/apple-agrees-settlement-ebook-price-fixing