Unlike Yahoo’s rejection of the Microsoft buyout proposal, Borders Group has been blowing kisses at Barnes & Noble as a possible suitor for some months (if not years) now.
And while it seems that Barnes & Noble has finally noticed, the prospect of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) blessing this union seems very unlikely.
Quebecor Update
Quebecor World continued to address its bankruptcy by closing plants in
Quebecor common stock is trading around 20¢ C, down from its $40 C high in 2002 and $15 C just a year ago.
Amazon’s Rules
In March, Amazon.com announced that any print-on-demand (POD) book sold by Amazon must be printed by Amazon subsidiary Book Surge, a POD manufacturer.
Coming Soon - FSC Paper
Everyone seems concerned about their business’ environmental footprint, which explains why book paper certified by the Forest Stewardship Council is gaining in popularity.
There are a number of factors and aspects involved in certification such as:
FM – FSC Management Certified company
FM/COC –
COC – FSC Chain of Custody certified companies
FM/COC-NTFP – FSC non-timber forest product certified company
SS – Smart Step Certified company
CW – FSC Controlled Wood certified company
VER – Verification of Legal Origin, or Legal Compliance, or other Verification programs
SL – Smart Logging certified operations
Many printers are beginning to offer FSC certified text paper at no additional charge. FSC certified post consumer recycled book paper is in the works.
PDF Proofing
When you want to take a quick look at your PDF cover file, make sure you’re using Adobe Acrobat. Adobe Reader or other PDF programs may not render your cover properly.
