JanePublishing NewsAmazon / Fifty Shades / pornography / self-published9 Comments

“Whatever You Do, ‘Don’t Call It “Mommy Porn”: Fifty Shades of Grey, Fan Culture, and the Limits of Intellectual Property Rights,’ Meredith Guthrie, University of Pittsburgh – Infinite Earths is a website focusing on popular culture. The most recent issue includes a piece by Meredith Guthrie on the phenomenon of ... more >

August 13, 2013

Tuesday News: Audio books are booming; 50 Shades as Intimate Partner Violence; and 500 new fairytales discovered

JanePublishing NewsAudible / audiobooks / fairytale / Fifty Shades19 Comments

Can You Hear Me Now? The New Explosion in Audio Books – WSJ.com – “The digital revolution may have dealt a heavy blow to print, but it is boosting literacy in other unexpected ways by fueling the explosive growth of audio books.” That’s what the Wall Street Journal says. Max ... more >

March 27, 2013

Wednesday News: RH lifted to record year by 50 Shades; Publishers and libraries still at odds; UK based tutoring company corrects graffiti

JanePublishing Newsdigital lending / Fifty Shades / Random-House11 Comments

From my Inbox: It’s Forever’s 10th anniversary, and in celebration we’re giving two lucky fans a chance to win free registration to attend the RT BookLovers Convention!  ($474 value*)  Enter for a chance to win a ‘Readers’ registration to this year’s convention May 1 – 5, at the Sheraton Kansas ... more >

November 30, 2012

Friday News: Random House launches three digital only imprints; Trademark rejected; First sale case criticized by Colbert; Somewhat increase protection for emails introduced

JanePublishing NewsFifty Shades / first-sale / intellectual property / Intellectual Property Issues / Random-House11 Comments

Judge, Jury & Executioner – Copyright Law – The Colbert Report – 2012-26-11 – Video Clip – Stephen Colbert took on the Kirtsaeng case which may have far reaching affects on the right of first sale for consumers. The question for the Supreme Court in the Kirtsaeng case is whether ... more >

August 13, 2012

Monday News: New Sony Reader, More on Kindle Lending, Shifting Book Buyer Demographics

JanePublishing Newsdigital lending / Fifty Shades / Sony21 Comments

I’m still trying to perfect the presentation of the news. To make it easier to read, I’ve included my commentary after the link and blockquoted the portion of the article that I am quoting. Let me know if that is easier to read. Also, at the request of a couple ... more >

JanePublishing Newserotica / Fifty Shades / genre critique15 Comments

Erotica: better reads than Fifty Shades of Grey | Books | The Guardian – “It is thought that its e-beginnings, which allowed people to read without fear of discovery or embarrassment (Kindles have no covers), has vitally contributed to its success. How the internet has spoiled today’s stimulation seekers. A ... more >