Chapter Eighty-Four: It's Updated
The next day, with the reporters' reports.
As one of the six major publishing houses, the news that Random House has reached a cooperation agreement with the website began to spread slightly.
This news immediately attracted the close attention of many small publishing houses.
However, in a sense, the top management of the other five major publishing houses that were betrayed reacted quite calmly.
As for the reason, it is probably as the editor-in-chief of Penguin Publishing said at the company's regular meeting.
In the 100-year history of publishing houses, they have encountered Germany in World War II and the Soviet Union in the Cold War, and used state power to forcibly intervene in the publishing field.
I have also encountered Western countries, led by the United States, that have forcibly implemented a book grading system.
But they, as the top force in the publishing industry, firmly control the literary discourse of the whole world.
Random House cooperates with the website, and if it doesn't work out, it's best to do it, and everyone is business as usual.
If it succeeds, then other publishers can follow suit.
After all, as the same Big Six, his strength in the field of physical book publishing will not be much weaker than that of Random House.
In stark contrast to the calm reaction of publishers, Wall Street has begun to pay attention.
These capital giants, who have just set their sights on the website, reacted very strongly.
This website is one of the three most representative websites that provide paid services on the Internet.
Not only is there a huge loss like eBay and Amazon.
It also extended its tentacles into the publishing house, which has the right to speak in the media.
It's exactly what they've ever dreamed of.
Although, in the media and financial fields in the United States, there are a large number of Jews who are known for their solidarity behind them.
But the relationship between Los Angeles and New York is not harmonious.
It's not once or twice that Hollywood giants and Wall Street have killed each other.
They have made countless attempts to use the power of money to intervene in the media field.
But the result is that small publishing houses can't afford to make big waves, and large publishing houses are more willing to accept the investment of Los Angeles, which is the same source of media.
American independent films, which originated in New York, are completely incapable of competing with Hollywood blockbusters.
At the moment, only a few newspapers and television stations are completely in the hands of Wall Street capital.
As a world-renowned capital giant, Goldman Sachs invested in the office building, a meeting is underway.
On its big screen, there are various data indicators.
"As you can see, the number of customers on this site is not only increasing rapidly, but it is also very sticky. ”
"What's more, the works on this have begun to be adapted into comics and games. ”
"However, the site is gaining momentum, will it accept our funding?" one questioned.
"No one can have too many dollars. The other replied with a smile.
"So, it's decided. The meeting presided over the final word, "Lyman, you go and talk to the shareholders of the website separately." ”
"Of particular concern is the young Asian man named Wang Jian. ”
"Okay. A young man with blond hair stood up and replied.
At the same time, because she was worried about her children in foster care with relatives, J.K. Rowling said goodbye after the signing ceremony.
In order to show respect for the first writer to be launched by the website, Wang not only gave his autographed work to the other party, but also went to the airport to see him off.
After J.K. Rowling accepted the gift, she gave Wang a big hug.
Then, he said solemnly: "I will definitely continue to work hard." ”
Wang gradually watched the British female writer walk into the boarding gate, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief in his heart.
Originally, I thought that this meeting would be a mutual praise between writers and Zou Zou, or a competition between businessmen.
Outcome...
How did it turn out to be a fan meeting?
He turned around and left the airport and got into the car that Tom was driving.
"Random House's publishing plan, you are responsible for continuing to follow up. ”
"Okay. Tom replied.
Then, Wang gradually picked up the newspaper in the back seat of the car and began to look for reports about the signing ceremony.
After rummaging and searching for a long time.
He finally found relevant news that occupied a small area in the corner of the social news section.
"Centennial Publishing House has the courage to innovate and join hands with Internet companies to open a new era of publishing. ”
Here are a few lines of words, accompanied by a picture.
Wang gradually looked at this news, and then looked at other news in the same position.
A 100-year-old tree on the Upper East Side died, and someone on the Upper West Side had a heart attack while listening to a classical concert.
I finally found a strong news that 7 people died in street fighting.
If you look closely, the deceased is still all in the Bronx...
He put down the newspaper and looked out the window.
I couldn't help but sigh in my heart: Compared with the game industry, the publishing industry is really a poor ghost.
Look at EA's propaganda campaign, and then look at Random House's.
Soon, the company's office building arrived.
He said goodbye to Tom and went back to his office.
Then he looked at the computer in front of him and let out a long sigh.
I don't want to code words!
Wang gradually made a cup of green tea and did a long time of psychological construction before opening the work page of "Extreme Heavenly Demon".
I saw that the comment area below was full of excitement.
"Author, where is your home? I just want to see you, nothing else, really..."
"Wang, I have some Texas specialties at home, and I want to send them to you to try!"
"Although I know that the protagonist will win, I still want to see it, the author, hurry up and code words!"
Wang gradually looked at the comments in the comment area and scratched his head vigorously.
Looking at the enthusiasm of this reader, it is simply touching.
However, what is the so-called Texas specialty?
Grilled chicken?
He reluctantly found out the outline and began to code words.
Suddenly, the ringing of his cell phone interrupted his thoughts.
This is something to find yourself, not to be lazy.
Wang gradually muttered to himself in his heart, and then picked up the phone.
It was from one of the few familiar neighbors in the new apartment.
According to the phone, tonight the other party will hold a party to welcome Wang gradually into the apartment.
I hope that Wang will gradually attend on time.
After hanging up the phone, Wang gradually couldn't help but sigh that Wall Street financial people are really rich.
Even a new neighbor who has only said hello a few times can be used as an excuse to throw a party.
However, it is said that Wall Street people are crazy at parties.
Well, the best way is to show yourself in the party and get out of the way.
Wang gradually took a sip of green tea and began to calm down and continue to code.
Soon, someone left a message in the comment area: Damn, the author is still alive. Brothers, look, "Extreme Heavenly Demon" has been updated.
Oops I'm going, it's finally updated, I'm almost done reading Homer's epic...