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by DeLay Aug 27, 2021 3 Comments 2 Links

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They could provide a place for a free trial of the first chapter, a place for further discussion and a home for updated citations and references.

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PLEWEY on August 27, 2021 at 5:34 pm
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Maybe not in book covers, but authors should include links for the digital version of the book.
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Munch on August 28, 2021 at 1:05 pm
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Idea: Web links on book covers
Link: http://epubsecrets.com/when-good-links-go-...
Agreed. at least digital books can be fixed when link rot sets in. Read this http://epubsecrets.com/when-good-links-go-bad-link-rot-in-ebooks.php

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Seal Dwidakiss on August 27, 2021 at 4:01 pm
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Idea: Web links on book covers
Link: https://scottberkun.com/2010/should-books-...
I have often thought this would be a good idea. This article points out that it would be handy for scientific journals. The old paper book has had it’s day to be honest. There is more to one side to a story, its a learning adventure that should extend beyond the cover of the book.

Should books include URLs? (book design)
Link: https://scottberkun.com/2010/sho

I’m currently working hard with a great team of volunteers on the paperback edition of The Myths of Innovation. We’ve hit on a problem that can use some more opinions. You guys have be…

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