Check out this clever presentation for the ongoing debate - Books vs eBooks.
Variation on a theme - Books vs eBooks
September 2nd, 2010Wall Street Journal Writer Gives Perspective on eBooks
August 27th, 2010Brett Arends, writer of Return on Investment for the Online Wall Street Journal offered his perspective on whether eBook readers are worth the investment. Click here to read the article.
Literacy Coalition Aims to End Illiteracy in Washtenaw County
August 23rd, 2010Since its founding in 2007, The Washtenaw County Literacy Coalition has been laying groundwork for a plan to eliminate illiteracy in the county. The group which includes McNaughton & Gunn’s CEO, Julie McFarland, is made up of representatives from local nonprofit organizations, government, education and businesses.
The next phase of planning will kick off at a luncheon on International Literacy Day, September 8th. To learn more click on the link above.
Pulp Prices are Down; What About Paper?
August 20th, 2010Pulp prices are slipping. Will paper prices follow? No.
To read the article explaning why, click on the link below.
Orange Frazer Press Video Debuts on YouTube
July 1st, 2010Take a few minutes to enjoy the fun, delightful video Orange Frazer Custom Books Stop Motion.
Based in Wilmington, Ohio, Orange Frazer Press publishes beautiful, high quality books about Ohio and Ohioans.
Kudos to Ocoee Middle School
May 7th, 2010The McNaughton & Gunn Team sends kudos out to Ocoee Middle School and their tribute to literacy. Check out their video Gotta Keep Reading.
To iPad or Not to iPad…
April 20th, 2010The publishing world is abuzz with speculation on the future of eBooks and how the launch of the iPad will impact it. For a couple of opinions click on the links below. And by all means, let us know what you think about eBooks, the iPad or publishing in general.
http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-ipad-notebook12-2010apr12,0,4893505.story
http://www.idealog.com/blog/looking-at-the-ipad-from-an-ebook-readers-perspective
Thought for the day…
April 14th, 2010“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
- Charles W. Eliot
Thought for the day…
March 22nd, 2010“I love spring anywhere, but if I could choose I would always greet it in a garden.”
-Ruth Stout
City Lights Books is Honored
March 17th, 2010City Lights has been named Bookseller of the Year by Publisher’s Weekly. Located in San Francisco, the independent bookstore is a favorite destination among book lovers worldwide.
City Lights Books also has a publishing division that produces cutting-edge fiction, poetry, memoirs, literary translations and books on vital social and political issues.
Our sincere congratulations go out to City Lights. Click on the link to visit the City Lights web site.
