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Offers a look at several technological developments and projects in the book and publishing industries. Information on the Immedia electronic paper developed by E-Ink; Features of TK-3 publishing software from Night Kitchen; Several exhibits presented at the 2000 Xerox Parc's `Experiments in the Future of Reading' at the Technology Museum of Innovation in San Jose, California.

The article describes the digital printing operation of Bridge Publications' facility on Bandini Boulevard, in Commerce, California. Ann Arnow, executive vice president of Bridge, explains how the publishing house adopted digital printing technology, and the shift from outsourcing. The facility's digital presses are identified, which include one HP Indigo 1000, four HP Indigo 5000s, and six Xerox DocuPrint 525/1050s.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2011 American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting in San Diego, California. During the meeting, librarians addressed the changing electronic book market and library budgets. Organizers reported a decline in the number of participants with 10,110 librarians and exhibitors. Librarians expressed their concerns over possible budget cuts from both staff and collections in 2011.

The author reflects on her demise from the newspaper "Los Angeles Times" as a book reviewer. According to the author, she initially worked as assistant editor at the "New York Review of Books." She criticizes the way in which people were dismissed from their jobs. She points out that several people are being dismissed in favor of people lacking with experience in journalism. She cites literary influences and money as some of the motivations for writing a book.