Dang.. got so verbose with that last one, forgot to write THIS one

[genecatlow]

Just a quick question for my friends: I got into an online conversation this week

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[secoh]

I disagree. As does my collection of Footrot Flats, MAD and countless graphic novels.

There's always a place for hard copy, especially when sharing with friends at dinners and parties, or showing off the book collection.

However, there's a solid market developing for e-book versions too. Not everyone has the time or access to web sites but wants to read on the plane/train/bus etc.

I believe this so much I'm starting a local publish on demand (ebook and hard copy) company.

[genecatlow]

My place is mostly library as well. I'd hoped I wasn't an anachronism quite yet. And where is your company located? (Since I am getting ready to become published...)

[secoh]

Yep! Trying to use an ebook reader in bed or by the fire is just not the same as a real book.

I'm in Australia unfortunately and at this early stage of the business I'm limited to standard sized paper (A4 and A5) but I'm doing perfect binding paperbacks, and have an e-store to sell them from.

I'm happy to be the South East Asian (Oceana to the Northerners LOL) publisher/supplier! I'd imagine postage from here to North America would put most people off and to be honest the likes of Lulu and Wowio would make the most sense if you don't get a purchase agreement with a volume publisher.

[genecatlow]

Okay - I did want to ask, since you were good enough to mention you were in the business.

[cabcat]

What's this what's this? *runs over to your journal*

[secoh]

haha don't rush. I'm not starting up until December when my current bout of studies finally end for the year. Everything's basically ready to go though! Exciting times on their way :D