A Paperback in Four Minutes.

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Title: A Paperback in Four Minutes.
Authors: Brantley, Peter1
Source: Library Journal. 4/15/2007 Net Connect Supplement, Vol. 132, p10-13. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
Subject Terms: *Books, *Libraries, On-demand printing, Printing equipment
Company/Entity: Amazon.com Inc. , On-Demand Publishing LLC
Abstract: The article focuses on printing on demand (POD). Particular focus is given to the growing popularity and the benefits of POD. A brief historical overview of POD is presented. The question of who does the printing and where is brought up. The Espresso Book Machine, which prints on-demand and on-site, is discussed. The article mentions POD programs such as Amazon's subsidiary BookSurge. The future of POD in libraries is also discussed.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:The article focuses on printing on demand (POD). Particular focus is given to the growing popularity and the benefits of POD. A brief historical overview of POD is presented. The question of who does the printing and where is brought up. The Espresso Book Machine, which prints on-demand and on-site, is discussed. The article mentions POD programs such as Amazon's subsidiary BookSurge. The future of POD in libraries is also discussed.
ISSN:03630277