Editor's Note: What’s in a Format Anyway?

That is one of the wisest and most succinctly described outlooks I've heard. People still will want to read books. Period. Format doesn't really matter, does it?

Granted, for many publishers, it's not that black and white, as adjusting to market demands takes forethought, research, investment and even culture shifts within organizations. And with so many new e-opportunities and devices out there, it can be overwhelming and confusing.