Digitize Your Own Books

Using ION's Book Saver
http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2011/01/12/new-gadget-offers-easier-digitization-for-books/

The Facebook Book

http://www.fubiz.net/2010/11/19/facebook-book/

Bookmark Idea

Bookmark Design Concept of the Day: Lee Hyeon Joo’s award-winning “Page Chaser” is nothing short of a revolution in bookmarking technology: A flexible strip “designed to follow the pages as the user flips them.” No more fumbling for a piece of paper every time you need to save your place; the Page Chaser stays put, eliminating the risk of loss, and making sure you always know where you’re supposed to be.

[yanko.]

http://thedailywh.at/post/472718859/bookmark-design-concept-of-the-day-lee-hyeon

Penguin Postcards

Allen Lane, the founder of Penguin Books, once declared "good design is no more expensive than bad". We have him to thank for the 70+ years of well designed Penguin Books featured here in postcard form. This boxed set will be available in October, but you can pre-order now at Amazon for a mere $16.50.

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/art/penguin-classic-postcards-affordable-art-108812

Jackets & Bookmarks

from fubiz.net





http://www.fubiz.net/2010/01/25/jacket-bookmark/

SWEET Book Idea

Rethink Scholarship
http://www.fubiz.net/2010/01/21/rethink-scholarship-book/

MacBook Case

$79.99 from Twelvesouth.com

IREX e-Reader in US

IREX, a spin-off company from Philips that's been selling e-readers in Europe for a while now, is introducing its DR800SG e-reader to North America. Although the black-and-white E Ink touchscreen makes the e-reader look a lot like the Kindle, it actually has some notable differences. First is the screen size, which measures 8.1 inches diagonal. Second, the controls constitute a stylus/touchscreen combo and a weird joystick-like control "bar" on the right side (you can use one or the other). Finally, the IREX renders newspapers with page layout intact, with readers able zoom in on articles for readability.

How do you get books on this thing? The IREX has an always-on 3G connection thanks to a partnership with Verizon (no subscription fees -- the network cost is supposedly part of the cost of a book). The company has also partnered with Barnes & Noble to be device's go-to e-book store, selling most new books at $9.99. You don't need a PC to use the IREX, but the syncing software is Windows only. The DR800SG will be available at Best Buy stores this October for $399.

http://dvice.com/archives/2009/09/irex-enters-us.php

The Power of Books

“The Power of Books” - creative photo series by Mladen Penev, a talented graphic designer from Bulgaria.




http://www.toxel.com/inspiration/2009/07/24/the-power-of-books-by-mladen-penev/