Interesting Times (UK) article on books, publishing and bookselling in the UK. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/books/article6236384.ece Two points: 1. As stated before, I don't think technology will sweep away bookshops and overturn publishers, and leave libraries standing just as they are now. 2. It's sad but not uncommon that a long article on the web and the fate of book culture doesn't mention or reference libraries. I'm convinced if libraries had a credible online presence, this wouldn't be the case. -- Check out my library at http://www.librarything.com/profile/timspaldingReceived on Thu May 07 2009 - 18:30:30 EDT