Monthly Archives: May 2011

Research Project Update and Reading Response

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Ed Battistella

For this blog entry, I offer an update on my research project report and my response to the OSPIRG article regarding HB 2963 and the villainy of textbook publishers.  Previously, I believe I stated that I would in my research … Continue reading →

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Espresso Book Machine

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Ed Battistella

Book production has evolved from wood blocks to Gutenberg’s movable type to linotype, monotype, offset printing, laser printing and even inkless printing. Will the next phrase involve the Espresso Book Machine? I’d like to see one of these in Ashland. … Continue reading →

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Quality Control in an eWorld

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Ed Battistella

The possible benefits of self-publishing an ebook make the “writer” part of me do a double-take and reconsider the whole idea of self-publishing. However, the idea makes the “reader” part of me—a much larger part—worry. Through the course of this … Continue reading →

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Censorship by business model

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Ed Battistella

It is safe to assume that rock is dead. Don’t believe me?  Just tune your radio in on KZZE or “The Rogue,” which plays outside the norm bands like Nickelback and Linkin Park.  Even better, they have been playing a … Continue reading →

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