The original artwork for the first edition of J.K. Rowling’s 1997 novel “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” has shattered expectations and records when it sold last week for a record C$2.6 million at Sotheby’s auction in New York. Originally auctioned in London in 2001, the illustration sold for almost $108,033 US. This sale was notable as significant, as the art sold … [Read more...] about Magical Auction: Record-breaking Sale of Harry Potter Artwork
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Artist Photocopies his Kindle to Make a Physical Backup
When Kindle owners purchase an e-book the book is merely licensed and not truly owned. Some people opt to strip the DRM from their books to have a backup, whereas others take a more novel approach. Artist Jesse England decided that stripping the digital rights management from his copy of George Orwell's 1984 was too simple. Instead, he painstakingly photocopied each page of … [Read more...] about Artist Photocopies his Kindle to Make a Physical Backup
Fukkan releases “Perfect Blue” Story board book
Japanese publishing house, Fukkan, is getting ready to reprint a 428 page book that has all the inside looks at the story boards plus additional production materials from the classic 1997 psychological thriller, Perfect Blue, directed by the late Satoshi Kon. (Paprika and Millenium Actress) The story follows Mima Kirigoe, a young woman who decides that it is time to purse a … [Read more...] about Fukkan releases “Perfect Blue” Story board book
BitTorrent Bundle Sends Content Directly to Fans, But Can It Work for Books?
An exciting new launch, BitTorrentBundle, has paved the way for filmmakers, artists, and musicians to put their creations in front of fans without having to go through the gatekeeper process. The Alpha launch has been widely successful, with a number of major content developers coming on board to publish their material through the direct-to-consumer aspect. But can this work … [Read more...] about BitTorrent Bundle Sends Content Directly to Fans, But Can It Work for Books?