Category Archives: Books

On a new economy, and what it means for the arts

Like a lot of hand-wringers, I’ve been lately wringing my hands over the future of the publishing industry. This interview with Richard Nash of Soft Skull has both soothed my worries and stoked some ideas I’ve been thinking about the future of the arts.

What I’ve been thinking is this: As giant media companies [...]

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The Joys of Getting a Good Deal, Part II

(Part I is here)
There is a used book store here in Bloomington that has piqued my interest for some time.  Located on the main square, Caveat Emptor has the appearance of one of those tucked away and little known retail treasures that probably hasn’t changed anything but it’s inventory in 30 years.  The owner, seemingly [...]

Also posted in Biology - Evolution, December 2008 | Leave a comment