An interesting article on the progress of E-books and book pricing

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703838004576274813963609784.html

It is interesting that the self-published authors are now getting more attention as the consumers decide whose works they enjoy and are willing to pay for. I suppose this could reduce the standards of literature, but I don't really fear for the 'good book'. They'll still exist even in the new world of digital production and distribution.