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THE FUTURE OF ELECTRONIC BOOKS

I believe ebook publishing is the way of the future (as shown by Steven King's "Riding the Bullet"), though I believe there will always be a place for traditional publishing with paper books. People will always love holding a real book out in the sun for their holiday reading. I just believe electronic-publishing is way cheaper and immediate compared to "hard copy" publishing. Thus it has many benefits for the reading consumer, as well as talented new authors, who may find great difficulty in getting their work accepted by traditional publishing houses- especially the well-known ones who rarely take on new authors in the current harsh publishing environment. In addition, things are moving so fast with reading aids in electronic publishing. New technology is constantly developing the hand-held reader, so soon you may be able to down-load novels at the beach. May the two forms of publishing work in tandem in the future, to the benefit of the consumer. In time all of Craig Lock's 17 books will be available both electronically, as well as paper copies. We have an ultimate vision (or dream) of Gisborne on the East Coast of the North Island of scenic and tranquil New Zealand being a "renowned and recognised" centre of electronic, as well as conventional publishing, a world-renowned centre in providing quality courses in distance education and adult online teaching. perhaps one day even a centre of excellence in developing technology in the South Pacific. (Thanks to my "technogeek" associates, Stefan Van Lingen, Bill and Erich for all their help, drive, talent and vision, as I don't understand modern technology).

We believe an idea, a big helping of enthusiasm, together with a great deal of time and effort in implementing it, belief, faith in yourself and persistence (not necessarily in that order) is the key to marketing success and seeing a vision turn into reality.

That is our ultimate vision and something we at Eagle Productions in association with Bill Rosoman of Nugrow Technologies here in Poverty Bay (oops er sorry, Eastland) and Stefan Van Lingen of Gauteng, South Africa are daily striving towards with all our energies and creative endeavours.

Craig Lock

" Whatever the mind can conceive, can be achieved."

- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

"We can all use the internet to reach out to the "global community" and build a better world in this new "Information Revolution" that is upon us. Let's use it wisely, respect our diversity and unique cultures; but celebrate a new world in union. One where, like your founding forefathers in America, you can first celebrate the Independance Day of the strong burning creative spirit that is within you. If set alight, it is a flame that will burn brightly and make your personal VISION of the future a REALITY...and perhaps even your unique DESTINY."

"Life is about finding, then following the dream... and one's dream/vision comes to reality through believing in yourself, making the commitment and then creating it."

About the author: Craig Lock http://www.craiglock.com Craig's various books* (hard copies, CD's, "talking books" and e-books) are available at: http://www.novelty-gift.com/ and http://www.bridgeniche.com/CLOCK/zaniestbooks.htm