I want this book on Kindle! (Come in and klick!)

[Wells83]

Thanks for the replies everyone!  I'll fool around with it once I get off of work. 

[robin.goodfellow]

Definitely To Kill a Mockingbird....Not surprised it's not in kindle format.  Harper Lee won't even go on Oprah

She goes very little of anywhere, and doesn't go anywhere at all that's overly public. She still has her place down in...I want to say Selma?  or maybe Dothan?  Anyway, somewhere fairly small.  She goes to the Methodist church there, and is a part of their UMW.  She's still active at the library (whichever library it is.).  She makes some public appearances, but doesn't do interviews.  Ever.  With anyone.  I think she was taken completely by surprise at the success of her book, and really wasn't ready for that sort of publicity.  I don't think she's stayed out of the public eye for this many years b/c Truman Capote actually wrote her book.  I think he was probably very helpful in research, but the voice is not his, the style is not his.  (I'm from a very small town in Alabama, originally.  I'm not a Harper Lee stalker.  just so nobody worries.).  The town she lives in does a pretty good job of keeping people away from her, too.  And last I heard, the local post office held all of her fan mail at the post office, and she and her sister go get it periodically.  She does answer letters, but I think she disregards requests for autographs.

I'm not sure what the rights are about uploading copyrighted images, so I'll put this one here until someone says it's inappropriate; but if you remember the Bloom County comic strip from the 80s, then you remember Opus.  He had this to say on the topic of ereaders in general,
http://store.cartoonistgroup.com/opus/product_info.php?products_id=576971&action=add_update_product

Note that Opus is using what appears to be the Sony ereader to light up his copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.  The Opus comic recently ended, and the artist mentioned that Harper Lee had been a good friend to him for the past several years.  But in scratching around today, trying to find a legible, downloadable copy of TKAM, I wonder if she's even interested in releasing it in a digital format?  I found several free ones, but no lie, one didn't even have tabs in for new paragraphs.  It was a mess.  As in "big ole". 

As you probably know, American print copyrights don't expire until after the author has been dead for 50 years, assuming there is no one to manage the copyrights.  As Ms. Lee seems to be in fairly good health, we may have a long long, very long, wait on our hands.  I mean, I kinda hope so.  But I believe in the extremely little she had to say on the subject of digital formats, she did not believe the story would translate as well to a digital format as it does to paper.  But I can't remember where I heard that, so this is where I would put a [citation needed] if I were on wikipedia.  On an interesting side note, I saw an Advanced Release Copy that came from the NYTimes book reviewer on Antiques Roadshow.  It was worth a stone cold mint.  I myself happened into a first edition copy in an antique store (they were using it for decoration), and one of the notes is "A brilliant first effort!".

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

She goes very little of anywhere, and doesn't go anywhere at all that's overly public. She still has her place down in...I want to say Selma?  or maybe Dothan?  Anyway, somewhere fairly small.  She goes to the Methodist church there, and is a part of their UMW.  She's still active at the library (whichever library it is.).  She makes some public appearances, but doesn't do interviews.  Ever.  With anyone.  I think she was taken completely by surprise at the success of her book, and really wasn't ready for that sort of publicity.  I don't think she's stayed out of the public eye for this many years b/c Truman Capote actually wrote her book.  I think he was probably very helpful in research, but the voice is not his, the style is not his.  (I'm from a very small town in Alabama, originally.  I'm not a Harper Lee stalker.  just so nobody worries.).  The town she lives in does a pretty good job of keeping people away from her, too.  And last I heard, the local post office held all of her fan mail at the post office, and she and her sister go get it periodically.  She does answer letters, but I think she disregards requests for autographs.

I'm not sure what the rights are about uploading copyrighted images, so I'll put this one here until someone says it's inappropriate; but if you remember the Bloom County comic strip from the 80s, then you remember Opus.  He had this to say on the topic of ereaders in general,
http://store.cartoonistgroup.com/opus/product_info.php?products_id=576971&action=add_update_product

Note that Opus is using what appears to be the Sony ereader to light up his copy of To Kill a Mockingbird.  The Opus comic recently ended, and the artist mentioned that Harper Lee had been a good friend to him for the past several years.  But in scratching around today, trying to find a legible, downloadable copy of TKAM, I wonder if she's even interested in releasing it in a digital format?  I found several free ones, but no lie, one didn't even have tabs in for new paragraphs.  It was a mess.  As in "big ole". 

As you probably know, American print copyrights don't expire until after the author has been dead for 50 years, assuming there is no one to manage the copyrights.  As Ms. Lee seems to be in fairly good health, we may have a long long, very long, wait on our hands.  I mean, I kinda hope so.  But I believe in the extremely little she had to say on the subject of digital formats, she did not believe the story would translate as well to a digital format as it does to paper.  But I can't remember where I heard that, so this is where I would put a [citation needed] if I were on wikipedia.  On an interesting side note, I saw an Advanced Release Copy that came from the NYTimes book reviewer on Antiques Roadshow.  It was worth a stone cold mint.  I myself happened into a first edition copy in an antique store (they were using it for decoration), and one of the notes is "A brilliant first effort!".

Robin where are you from? Both of my girls were born in Selma. I was born and raised in Marengo Co. A small town, Thomaston.

[robin.goodfellow]

Sheffield, with which you may not be familiar.  But it's near Tuscumbia, where Helen Keller was from.  lol, other than that, the only thing it's close to is Mississippi.
And then, my grandparents are from Opelika. 

[Linda Cannon-Mott]

I know exactly where Sheffield and Opelika are!

[Gables Girl]

Aside from the rest of the Hitchhiker's Series (and I don't so much believe they should be available on Kindle as much as i believe Amazon should be forced to listen to Vogon poetry for NOT having had the series ready to roll first thing), my very very favorite non-kindled book is Tryst by Elswyth Thane.

Love that book.  Sadly, I feel it may also have inalterably skewed my approach to relationships.

Here's a link:
http://www.amazon.com/Tryst-Elswyth-Thane/dp/0884119564/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1227576963&sr=8-1

I loved that book, then again I liked all her books.  The Williamsburg series was very good following the generations.  I would take all her books on my Kindle.

[robin.goodfellow]

Isn't that the truth?  And not a single one of them available.  I would cry, but I simply haven't the time.

~robin

[Essensia]

Just ventured into The Book Corner for the first time, found this topic, and have been clicking -- great idea!  I too would love to have Kindle versions of The Good Earth, Watership Down, and the rest of the Hitchhiker's Guide series.  I keep meaning to read Blood Meridien and am hoping for the Kindle version, so clicks would be much appreciated.   

[Avalon3]

I would like to read Kane & Abel again.  I clicked for it and also Watership Down and To Kill a Mockingbird.  I would like to read

Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" on my Kindle.

[Gertie Kindle 'a/k/a Margaret Lake']

I would like to read Kane & Abel again.  I clicked for it and also Watership Down and To Kill a Mockingbird.  I would like to read

Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged" on my Kindle.

http://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Shrugged-Ayn-Rand/dp/0452011876/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228361280&sr=8-1

Clicking for you.  Hmmm, I've never seen that cover before.  Maybe I need a new copy.

[KeyboardKat]

Unfortunately, most of the books I have been looking for on Kindle are not available. :-(

I particularly want 'Alas Babylon', 'The Rift', and 'Lucifer's Hammer' (yes -  I am into disaster books, LOL)

   

[Bacardi Jim]

Unfortunately, most of the books I have been looking for on Kindle are not available. :-(

I particularly want 'Alas Babylon', 'The Rift', and 'Lucifer's Hammer' (yes -  I am into disaster books, LOL)

I finally read Alas, Babylon last year.  Pretty good, but didn't quite live up to the hype for me.  And I say that as someone who loves post-apocalypse books.  *shrug*

[Gables Girl]

Alas Babylon is a book you have to remember Florida before the theme parks to fully appreciate. Very much a period piece.  Not the greatest post-apocalypse book, but one I'd take on my Kindle.

[chobitz]

I love imported books so..:

The Ring Trilogy:
Ring
Spiral
Looped

And from sweden:
Let the Right One In

[Avalon3]

I've read this book before and would like to have it on my Kindle to read again.  Please click for it.




http://www.amazon.com/Time-Butterflies-Julia-Alvarez/dp/0452274427/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228417877&sr=8-1

[Gertie Kindle 'a/k/a Margaret Lake']

I've read this book before and would like to have it on my Kindle to read again.  Please click for it.




http://www.amazon.com/Time-Butterflies-Julia-Alvarez/dp/0452274427/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228417877&sr=8-1

We click for food. 

[Bacardi Jim]

Has everybody clicked on Watership Down today?

[Gertie Kindle 'a/k/a Margaret Lake']

Has everybody clicked on Watership Down today?

I would if you'd post the link.  I got it from the library this week, but it got mixed up with The Mom's books.  She still has it.

[Bacardi Jim]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/digital/fiona/detail/request-kindle-edition/ref=dtp_dp_su_0743277708?ie=UTF8&a=0743277708

[Gertie Kindle 'a/k/a Margaret Lake']

http://www.amazon.com/gp/digital/fiona/detail/request-kindle-edition/ref=dtp_dp_su_0743277708?ie=UTF8&a=0743277708

Done.  Got the book just now and I'll start it tonight. 

[stevene9]

asordu,

This is weird. I found Stranger in a Strange Land somewhere. The ebook version had a different cover than the paper book versions (I think it is the cover from a much older printing). I saved it to my wish list using the Amazon wish list button on the toolbar. It is still in my wish list, but when I click on it it has a page error. The wish list entry says it is currently unavailable, but would I like to be notified when it comes out (which leads me to believe I original briefly found it on Amazon). I don't understand it, but maybe it portends something good. Maybe it was put on for a few hours but then taken off for some reason.

Steve

[Angela]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/digital/fiona/detail/request-kindle-edition/ref=dtp_dp_su_0743277708?ie=UTF8&a=0743277708

Twice!

[love2read]

One of my favorite authors is Catherine Anderson. She has a new release coming out on Jan. 6, 2009 called Star Bright.

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Bright-Catherine-Anderson/dp/0451225716/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1228438901&sr=8-1

Some of her books are in Kindle format but some of my favorites aren't. I know it's over a month away until release but I keep hoping it will be available in Kindle format as soon as it is released.

I did send a message to Catherine Anderson through her question and answer page of her website and was surprised to get a direct answer back from her.

This was her reply:

Dear Lynn-

 

I would dearly love to have all of my books published in an e-book format for the Amazon Kindle.  However, that is up to whatever company creates that format.  They must purchase the rights to do so.  Perhaps you could suggest to Amazon that they put in a request for my books in a Kindle format.  I appreciate you interest.  It’s a lovely compliment.  I hope you greatly enjoy your Kindle and have a lovely Christmas.

 

Hugs,

Catherine



So I guess making a request directly to her doesn't work but at least she is an author that wants her books available for the Kindle.

Lynn

[Betsy the Quilter]

I think it's something that has to be worked from both sides.  Yes, Amazon needs to purchase the rights, but whoever owns the rights has to be willing to negotiate too, so it's good to work both sides of the fence.  Clickety-click AND contact the authors/publishers.

Betsy

[jmiked]

Amazon is merely acting as the bookstore for the Kindle books. They don’t purchase the rights, they just agree to sell the book, which doesn’t have anything to do with publishing rights.