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12 GO Web Directory (Publishers)

http://www.12go.com/publis.htm

A Web Directory by specific subject with absolute links to Publishers sites. Also, free links and free marketing contest.

2001

http://tucson.com/2001/

2001 includes links to access resources for book publishers and for book lovers.

A Hundred Highlights from the Koninklijke Bibliotheek

http://www.konbib.nl/100hoogte/hh-en.html

This large Dutch library has a searchable index of resources. There are also many pictures present that were either created specifically for the library or are archived at the library. This library mainly houses older books, so this presentation is to bring them to the public in a way that makes them less vulnerable to battery and the caustic effects of being in the open.

alt.books.technical

news://alt.books.technical

Provides information about technical books, mostly centering on computer books. This newsgroup also attracts the sale and resale of books about technical topics.

Amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/

Touted as the "Earth's Biggest Bookstore," Amazon.com maintains and sells over one million titles. With a well-developed search engine, you can search by just about anything you know about a book or author—even if it is just one word.

American Studies Journals and Zines

http://xroads.virginia.edu/~journal/index.html

Links to journals and e-zines in American Studies and related fields; includes synoptic versions of some journals.

Banned Books On-line

http://www.cs.cmu.edu/Web/People/spok/banned-books.html

Banned Books On-line celebrates the freedom to read. There are links to e-texts on the Web featuring authors who have at one time been banned in America and elsewhere. Also present is some censorship history of the books featured on the page.

Book Banning, Burning, and Censorship

http://www.banned.books.com/

A multimedia experience concerning banned books, censorship, and its impact on the world. There are quotes, pictures, audio files, and the use of client-side pull to present its case_make sure you are using a Netscape-compatible browser to experience this site to its fullest.

Bookbinding, a Tutorial

http://www.cs.uiowa.edu/~jones/book/

An instruction guide to repairing books that might be falling apart, this site has been carefully researched and represents the work of a true bibliophile.

BookWorld

http://www.bookworld.com/

A very useful reference site for anyone who buys books or wants to publish a book of their own. This site has samples of hundreds of titles under a myriad of subjects. It also provides information about publishing and marketing a book over the Internet, and it includes links to many publishers and related services.

Bruce E. Southworth Reviews

http://www.Words-n-Deeds.com

Drawing on many years of print and television experience, Words-n-Deeds provides reviews of both fiction and non-fiction books, interviews with authors, and links to publishers, bookstores, and other related organizations.

Canadian Publishers' Council

http://www.pubcouncil.ca

Association representing book publishers in Canada since 1910. Site includes links to publishing related sites, FAQs, industry studies, and statistics and information on copyright.

Conservation OnLine

http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/

A guide to preserving books, articles, pictures, and other media for professionals and amateurs alike. This site is dedicated to the preservation of information of many media.

Hungry Mind Review Discussion

http://www.bookwire.com/webx?14@@.ee6b2b2

A place to discuss titles, subjects, genres, or just about anything concerning reading. There are archives of discussions from the past. Feel free to join any of the many discussions.

For books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them; they do preserve as in a vial the purest efficacy and extraction of that living intellect that bred them.

—John Milton

Index

http://www.bookwire.com/links/other_booksellers/other_booksellers.html

If you're looking for a particular type of book, click on the links and the list of booksellers will appear. Provides links to computer, gay and lesbian, science fiction, children's, travel booksellers, and many, many more. Also gives a link to other bookseller sites.

L'Art Medical Antiquarian Books

http://www.xs4all.nl/~artmed/

The history of medicine, antique books, and a place to register in a "wish-list" for certain titles. There are links to a mailing list and the Netherlands Antiquarian Bookseller's Network.

Macmillan Publishing USA (The Information SuperLibrary)

http://www.mcp.com/

The Information SuperLibrary is chock full of interesting and useful information about computer-related titles, including a link to the online version of this book, New Riders' Official World Wide Web Yellow Pages.

Next Wave Consulting

http://www.access.digex.net/~dwiley/nextwave.html

Next Wave helps publishers create and market electronic publications, including designing online catalogs, creating CD-ROMs, and developing comprehensive strategic plans for electronic product development.

Notable Children's Books

http://www.ala.org/alaorg/alsc/notbooks.html

This site sponsored by the Association for Library Service to Children is filled with suggested reading for children, and is organized to separate younger, middle, and older children's books. There are also suggested readings for children of all ages.

The Preservation Educators' Exchange

http://www.well.com/user/bronxbob/presed-x/presed-x.html

A site to exchange information that might be valuable to anyone who wishes to learn more about archiving or preserving books and library science. There are announcements of upcoming events, items of interest, and even syllabi of library science classes at different universities.

Publishers Marketing Association (PMA) Online

http://www.pma-online.org/

PMA is the largest non-profit trade association representing independent publishers of books, audio, video, and CDs. Site includes member directories, information, discussion forums, and more.

PUBNET

http://www.pubnet.org

PUBNET is an electronic data interchange (EDI) service sponsored by book publishers and trade associations in the book industry. It offers a low-cost method for sending orders to publishers via a central network, and provides faster and more accurate ordering than most traditional and some electronic methods.

ReadersNdex

http://www.readersndex.com/

This is a great site if you love books. Provides links to authors, publishers, book stores, discussion panels, and a reading room of articles and book samples. Includes personalized subscription services that provides information based upon interests.

rec.arts.books

news://rec.arts.books

This newsgroup is a generic discussion of anything relating to books or writing. There are many postings here, so you are certain to find something that interests you.

The Romance Pages

http://www.ivdev.com/booksource/romance/index.html

Maintained by Integrated Visions, this site lists many contemporary romance authors and their newest works (including some excerpts and scans of book covers).

Speedy Research Service

http://www.geocities.com/athens/6282

Information collection, journal photocopying, and research. A one-person company that provides fast and inexpensive access to journals and scholarly information. Comprehensive results in all fields, and specializes in medicine and biochemistry.

Ultimate Romance Novel Website

http://www.icgnet.com/romancebooks/

Enables you to offer your opinions on romance novels you've read. Take a look at their gallery of cover art, and read up on publishers, writers, illustrators, and cover models.

Willy Wonka Lyrics

http://condor.stcloud.msus.edu/~triskm01/hazel/wonka/lyrics.htm

The lyrics to each song from the movie, including the songs of the Oompa Loompas.

Words of the Web

http://www.telepath.com/sewedel/wordweb.html

Words of the Web is a site for anyone interested in literature: writers, agents, publishers, or readers. Links to author, agent, and publisher sites, as well as links to other places of interest to readers and writers.