The time a book becomes media; a view point from media history
Takumi SATO
Kyoto Univesesity
Yoshida-honmachi Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. 606-8501 JAPAN
Abstract: The diffusion of electronic books, as digital texts lacking in physical presence, urges the redefinition of gbooksh. However, books had already performed a substantial transformation even before the emergence of electronic books. From the perspective of comparative media theory, this paper discusses the transformation of books in the eras of the start of radio broadcasting in the 1920s as well as paperback revolution in the 1930s. This transformation is the genealogy of gshift of books to radio/magazinesh or gshift of books to advertising mediah. As the final stage of such gshift of books to mediah, the library project by Google has hit the scene. This paper points out the necessity of classifying the problems which gdigitalization of booksh has posed under communication situation in the Web 2.0 age, and finally associating electronic books with the literacy of existing books.
KeywordsF Post-print / Radio-civilization / the book revolution / magazination of book / medialization of book / Google books
Kyoto Univesesity
Yoshida-honmachi Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. 606-8501 JAPAN
Abstract: The diffusion of electronic books, as digital texts lacking in physical presence, urges the redefinition of gbooksh. However, books had already performed a substantial transformation even before the emergence of electronic books. From the perspective of comparative media theory, this paper discusses the transformation of books in the eras of the start of radio broadcasting in the 1920s as well as paperback revolution in the 1930s. This transformation is the genealogy of gshift of books to radio/magazinesh or gshift of books to advertising mediah. As the final stage of such gshift of books to mediah, the library project by Google has hit the scene. This paper points out the necessity of classifying the problems which gdigitalization of booksh has posed under communication situation in the Web 2.0 age, and finally associating electronic books with the literacy of existing books.
KeywordsF Post-print / Radio-civilization / the book revolution / magazination of book / medialization of book / Google books
Impact of e-book to the publishing industry
Wataru HOSHINO
BunkaTsushin
1-14-10 Zenpukuji Suginami-ku Tokyo 167-0041 JAPAN
Abstract: In Japan, the publisher has published both books and magazines. And the system gToritsugih is in charge of logistics and distribution channels. However, the e-books, changing the structure of the publishing industry. I will announce the impact of e-books for the publishing industry.
KeywordsF e-book / publishing industry / books / magazines / system / gToritsugih
BunkaTsushin
1-14-10 Zenpukuji Suginami-ku Tokyo 167-0041 JAPAN
Abstract: In Japan, the publisher has published both books and magazines. And the system gToritsugih is in charge of logistics and distribution channels. However, the e-books, changing the structure of the publishing industry. I will announce the impact of e-books for the publishing industry.
KeywordsF e-book / publishing industry / books / magazines / system / gToritsugih
Barriers to the digitalization of scholarly books
Hiroki HASHIMOTO
University of Tokyo Press
7-3-1Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract: Distribution of Japanese scholarly monographs in digital format is still in the very early stages, in comparison with the English publishing world. Several commercial digitalization services have started in recent years. In 2010, which was called gthe first e-book yearh in Japan, the publishing community held various discussions and the new technology was introduced. When it comes to monographs, however, we have not found an effective business model. What is the problem? How can we make digitalization a success? Many researchers and research librarians hope to use e-books, but. However the launch of scholarly e-books in Japan still lies in the future. The major barrier remains the distribution system for publications.
KeywordsF university press / research library / monograph / distribution / scholarly publishing / e-book
University of Tokyo Press
7-3-1Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Abstract: Distribution of Japanese scholarly monographs in digital format is still in the very early stages, in comparison with the English publishing world. Several commercial digitalization services have started in recent years. In 2010, which was called gthe first e-book yearh in Japan, the publishing community held various discussions and the new technology was introduced. When it comes to monographs, however, we have not found an effective business model. What is the problem? How can we make digitalization a success? Many researchers and research librarians hope to use e-books, but. However the launch of scholarly e-books in Japan still lies in the future. The major barrier remains the distribution system for publications.
KeywordsF university press / research library / monograph / distribution / scholarly publishing / e-book
Understanding the basics of eBook -From Keitai Manga^Novels perspective
Sanae OCHIAI
hon.jp Inc.
Kamimura bld.2-6-12 Hitotsubashi Chiyodaku, Tokyo 101-0003 JAPAN
Abstract: In this analysis, we will dissect the basic natures of an eBook, from the perspective of Keitai Manga/Novels sensation that occurred in Japan. Specifically, this paper will discuss how public demands for Keitai Mangas became an important catalyst for the Japanese eBook market growth, along with the demise of once-heralded Keitai Novels. @Adding to that, this paper will identify the differences to that equivalent of U.S., and in conclusion we will try to find what the shape of future publishing platforms might look like.
KeywordsF keitai / eBook / keitai manga / keitai novels / Galapagos / information and communication / literacy / orality
hon.jp Inc.
Kamimura bld.2-6-12 Hitotsubashi Chiyodaku, Tokyo 101-0003 JAPAN
Abstract: In this analysis, we will dissect the basic natures of an eBook, from the perspective of Keitai Manga/Novels sensation that occurred in Japan. Specifically, this paper will discuss how public demands for Keitai Mangas became an important catalyst for the Japanese eBook market growth, along with the demise of once-heralded Keitai Novels. @Adding to that, this paper will identify the differences to that equivalent of U.S., and in conclusion we will try to find what the shape of future publishing platforms might look like.
KeywordsF keitai / eBook / keitai manga / keitai novels / Galapagos / information and communication / literacy / orality
Production and distribution for digital publishing
Yasuaki YOSHIOKA
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
1-1-1, Ichigaya-Kagacho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8001 JAPAN
Abstract: The digital publishing can offer the environment which can obtain a book always anywhere and can be read. For this reason, great expectation is carried out in the viewpoints of the expansion of a publication market and readers, creation of new value, succession of Japanese culture, etc.
@However, in the Japanese market in this time, in order to utilize the feature and possibility of digital publishing thoroughly, it is in the situation which needs many technologies and business solutions in work of production and distribution.
@For these solutions, it inquires from technology and business both sides, and solution by cooperation of digital publishing and printing publication is important.
KeywordsF digital / printing / publishing / book / market / production / distribution / technology / business / culture
Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd.
1-1-1, Ichigaya-Kagacho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8001 JAPAN
Abstract: The digital publishing can offer the environment which can obtain a book always anywhere and can be read. For this reason, great expectation is carried out in the viewpoints of the expansion of a publication market and readers, creation of new value, succession of Japanese culture, etc.
@However, in the Japanese market in this time, in order to utilize the feature and possibility of digital publishing thoroughly, it is in the situation which needs many technologies and business solutions in work of production and distribution.
@For these solutions, it inquires from technology and business both sides, and solution by cooperation of digital publishing and printing publication is important.
KeywordsF digital / printing / publishing / book / market / production / distribution / technology / business / culture
Series: Introduction to the Web site occasionally uses patent offices(8): Thailand
Makio KOBAYASHI
DAIICHI SANKYO CO., LTD.
1-2-58 Hiromachi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8710 JAPAN
Abstract: This time, the online patent search system of the Department of Intellectual Property (Thailand) website will be introduced briefly. Since items are displayed in English in this site, the use is easy compared with the sites of sheer non-English-using countries. However, since Abstract and Claim are displayed in Thai language, their copying as well as machinery translation are impossible to utilize. Last Status, which shows very simple legal situation, can be copied fortunately, but the information on examination/appeal prosecution history, division of patent application, transfer of rights, etc. cannot be obtained from this site.
KeywordsF Thai patent / web site / online patent search / legal status / patent statistic / annual report
DAIICHI SANKYO CO., LTD.
1-2-58 Hiromachi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-8710 JAPAN
Abstract: This time, the online patent search system of the Department of Intellectual Property (Thailand) website will be introduced briefly. Since items are displayed in English in this site, the use is easy compared with the sites of sheer non-English-using countries. However, since Abstract and Claim are displayed in Thai language, their copying as well as machinery translation are impossible to utilize. Last Status, which shows very simple legal situation, can be copied fortunately, but the information on examination/appeal prosecution history, division of patent application, transfer of rights, etc. cannot be obtained from this site.
KeywordsF Thai patent / web site / online patent search / legal status / patent statistic / annual report
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