Category Archives: Ideas and Opinions

Ghost Developing

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Ed Battistella

Ghost writing has been extensively researched. However, what could be categorized as “ghost writing” in other industries? There are large corporations who are under a singular name but have many employees, so it’s hard to understand what to categorize as … Continue reading →

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Copyright or Copywrong: Who’s right in the legal battle of fan creations?

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Ed Battistella

Note: This is a neutral commentary on the creation of fan works! I strongly encourage you to use this information and other sources to create your own opinion. No one thinks deeply on the nuances of publishing and copyright until … Continue reading →

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The Future of Books and Reading

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Ed Battistella

The presentation of the HD Reader, along with the growing significance of audiobooks–which have been around for much longer–leads us to a natural question: what is reading? Does it include these new technological steps where we listen and imagine instead … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Dr. Diana Maltz

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Ed Battistella

Dr. Diana Maltz is a specialist in late-Victorian literature and culture.  She has been a professor at SOU since 1999 and is current Chair of the Language, Literature, and Philosophy Department. She received her BA in Literature and History from … Continue reading →

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