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Lulu.com announces business model reinvention: What does this mean for authors, creators and users?

by T. W. Seller | Jun 14, 2011 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways, Publishing: Independent, Small Press, Self, POD, Ranting, Whining and Yelling at the Sky | 0 |

Two big announcements out of Lulu today. The first is that they are retiring CDs, DVDs, brochures,...

Lulu phases out Framed Art and Posters

by T. W. Seller | Jan 22, 2009 | Publishing: Independent, Small Press, Self, POD | 0 |

Lulu just sent out the following email earlier today: Dear Lulu Art Creator, We appreciate your...

Bob Young takes Lulu back to basics

by T. W. Seller | Oct 21, 2008 | 8 |

In the wake of all the lay-offs, Lulu founder Bob Young did a big interview with TechJournal South. “The reality is,” [Bob Young] says, “Lulu has proven its economic model.” In troubled economic times, however, he says, “It’s...

Lulu.com lays off 2 dozen workers (including president)

by T. W. Seller | Oct 9, 2008 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways | 0 |

Right on the heels of eBay’s layoff news, publishing company Lulu.com is laying off 24 workers in their North Carolina office because of the slowing economy. One of those let go includes the company president, Bryce...

Lulu Pricing Structure to change in late October and October Bulk Discount Specials

by T. W. Seller | Oct 2, 2008 | Announcements, News, Contests and Giveaways | 4 |

I must say, having been an avid user of Lulu for 6 years now, this is only the second price change that they have done since 2002 so it doesn’t get me too worked up, especially since its nothing dramatic.However, Lulu...