A fairly significant story for the publishing industry on The Guardian's website today: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/mar/15/james-frey-new-book-published-art-gallery Best selling author James Frey is self-publishing his latest novel, The Final Testament of the Holy Bible, a story about the Second Coming taking place in the Bronx.
Just 10,000 leather-bound printed editions will be available at a cost of $150 each. Those who can't afford the steep price will be able to download the ebook version for a few quid.
Frey said that we are currently experiencing the "greatest revolution in publishing since the invention of the printing press. Everything about how we make and consume books is changing very dramatically."
Frey is the master of self promotion and it really is a significant turning point that a major author has decided to ditch his publisher. He will certainly not be the last.
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