The End of Books?

There's been a great deal of chatter in recent months about the demise of the publishing business--a matter of great concern to many humanities scholars and writers. Here you'll find one of the most eloquent and informed meditations on the subject, by legendary editor Elisabeth Sifton. (The article also gives a nod to one of Wisconsin's most beloved booksellers.) Fairly gloomy reading for a fairly gloomy morning, but well worth a few moments of your time.