Writing and Publishing
DRM-free e-books show no piracy increase
A year after removing digital rights management from its books sci-fi publisher Tor made a surprising announcement.
American Psycho author takes axe to Glaad
Enfant terrible novelist Bret Easton Ellis calls out 'the gatekeepers of politically correct gayness'.
Turning illness into art
An Australia artist is turning medical necessity into creative opportunity, preparing to perform while on dialysis.
Amazon literally printing money... well virtual money
Move over Monopoly, there’s a new currency kid on the block that buys more than Mayfair.
The 2013 Sydney Comedy Festival announces winners
The Sydney Comedy Festival (SCF) 2013 has announced this year's winners, which include comedians from all over the world.
Microsoft's $1 billion bid for B&N's Nook Media dismissed
It’s been a rollercoaster week for Barnes and Noble and their e-book business Nook Media.
Paper finds a new niche
In the internet age, paper is becoming the province of obscure and eclectic niche subjects.
AUDIO: Appropriation artist wins copyright case
A court case in the US is likely to have a big impact on contemporary artists working with collage,mash-ups and…
Lost Stolen Generation art returns to Australia
After nearly 50-years packed in boxes in a New York university , 119 pieces of Stolen Generation artwork return to…
Getting paid when business goes bust
Angry creditors who performed at Peats Ridge have joined the queue of artists asking what they can do when they…