Books

Facing Putin

Masha Gessen on the Russian leader's totalitarian regime and the weaknesses of U.S. media coverage of her country.

Facing Putin (Extended Interview)

Masha Gessen on the Russian leader's totalitarian regime and the weaknesses of U.S. media coverage of her country.

To Kill a Story

After Chauncey Bailey was murdered, journalists banded together to finish his investigation.

Facing Putin

Masha Gessen on the Russian leader’s totalitarian regime and the weaknesses of U.S. media coverage of her country

E-Books as a Business Strategy

Owni ‘doesn’t carry advertisements and publishes all of its content under a Creative Commons license. Selling products—including e-books—is its big bet.’

Making a Book—Digital and Print—From Scratch

‘By building a book in modules—rather than constructing it as a complete “bible”—I can gain flexibility, respond easily to the rapid pace of changes, and be happier than if I…

Out of Print, a Book Reappears—And Earns Its Author Money

‘Because of the Internet and some very slick printing technology, “Little People” remains visible and available. It’s even making me money for the first time since 2002 …’

Transformation in Publishing and Optimism About Books

‘An enduring challenge for journalists is to take their experiences, background and skills as a writer and turn them into a fully developed narrative.’

It’s a Long Article. It’s a Short Book. No, It’s a Byliner E-Book.

‘Our idea was to create a new way for writers to be able to tell stories at what had always been considered a financially awkward length.’

Learning the Inner Workings of an E-Book File

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