“Take something as fundamental as pages, for example. The metaphor of flipping pages already feels boring and forced on the iPhone. I suspect it will feel even more so on the iPad. The flow of content no longer has to be chunked into ‘page’ sized bites. One simplistic reimagining of book layout would be to place chapters on the horizontal plane with content on a fluid vertical plane.” (much more)

Craig Mod says he’s a “developer; writer; book designer; publisher; professional world-wide digital hobo”. He has a special interest in books and computers :

“I’ve always loved books. I’ve always loved computers. We are currently experiencing a very unique convergence point for things digital and analog. Because of this, I think that right now is a very exciting time to be involved with storytelling. The world is smaller than ever and the stories hidden in data and hitherto inaccessible cultures are just a few keystrokes or a plane ride away. I’m interested in engaging these stories, developing sustainable businesses that evoke thoughtful communities and finding ways to bridge cultures.” (more)

Read his newest ideas on this specific subject : “Embracing The Digital Book” (April 2010).

Barry Blitt also does cover illustrations for The New Yorker. He’s responsible for the illustration of the July 21, 2008 edition titled “The Politics of Fear” which sparked some controversy a while ago.

Previously on Skandalon: iPad

The Business Insider | CHART OF THE DAY: “Amazon’s Stock Wins Day One Of The iPad Onslaught” by Jay Yarow and Kamelia Angelova, Jan. 27, 2010

“Amazon won the first day of its battle with the iPad. At least, as measured by investors. Amazon finished the day up almost 3%, while Apple was only up 1%. This is a long term battle, but Jeff Bezos is probably feeling better than he thought he would today.” (more)