Google's Book Scanning Hits Snag

The search giant suspends its work to convert millions of copyright books into digital format and gives publishers a chance to opt out of the project. Book publishers' concerns are not alleviated.

"We think most publishers and authors will choose to participate in the publisher program in order (to) introduce their work to countless readers around the world," Smith wrote. "But we know that not everyone agrees, and we want to do our best to respect their views too." ...

Source: Wired News