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The Era of the Proteur Changing Roles of Editors A.T. Bulathsinghala
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Chief Editor- S&T Group BSc (Hons), MSc Has written 04 astronomy books Has translated 03 SF novels by Sir Arthur C. Clarke The chief editor in “Tharulowa”- Astronomy magazine in Sri Lanka (2000- 2002) Freelance writer in “Vidusara”- Science magazine in Sri Lanka (1997-2000)
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Sri Lanka Population: 21.6m Territory : 65,610 Sq km 09 provinces, 25 districts The constitution of SL provides for education as a fundamental right Literacy rate is 98.1 % higher than that expected for a developing nation the highest literacy rate in South Asia one of the highest literacy rates in Asia 10,390 government schools. The curriculum offered is approved by the Ministry of Education 15 universities Languages- Sinhala, Tamil, English
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Total number of new books and new booklets published in Sri Lanka each year Year20102011201220132014 Number82378839858499679941 Average- 9114 E books in Sri Lanka- Book Hub by M.D. Gunasena Publishing statistics from National Library Services and Documentation Board
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Science & Technology Vision of Ministry of Science and Technology- Sri Lanka becomes a scientifically and technologically advanced country by the year 2020 Upon an acceptance that the Ministry has a significant role to play in making Sri Lanka a knowledge hub We, As a private company
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S & T Group Aim- Popularize Science and Astronomy in Sri Lanka Established in – 2002 Publishing items- Books- Astronomy and science books Science fiction novels, DVDs, star maps A member of the Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association since 2006 Actively participates in Colombo International Book Fair since 2005 Actively participates in regional Book Fairs-Kandy Book fair, Mathara Book Fair -organize annually by Sri Lanka Book Publishers’ Association Publish SFs from 2009 including SFs from local writers and Sinhala translations of international SFs Hold Sinhala copy rights for most of Sir Arthur C. Clarkes Science Fictions including Clarke’s final book- The Last Theorem
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Sri Lanka Book Publishers Association Established in 1985 27 founder members Currently union of 178 publishers Main organizer of Colombo International Book Fair- 1 million people visit Organize regional book fairs- Kandy and Mathara Organise Swarnapusthaka- Book Award Ceremony – LKR 500000/= to the author
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Astronomy Books, Science Fictions, books with DVDs
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Being a science publisher, we believe that people need new ideas No one wants to travel past but to FUTURE…………
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Sir Arthur Charles Clarke, CBE, FRAS was a British - Sri Lankan science fiction writer, science writer and futurist, inventor, undersea explorer, and television series host. Born in Minehead, UK,December 16, 1917 and died in 19, March 2008 Colombo- 17 novels, 11 short stories and 13 nonfictions.
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Want to be a writer? Dash off your piece Publish it on your blog Link it to your twitter account Post it on your face book page & tag as many as you know Count the hits Written a book? Blog, Flikr, Pinterest, FB
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Are traditional publishers then redundant? No longer agonize about What to choose What fonts to use What paper What sort of cover Will it translate in to popular film, tele-drama or merchandise tie-ins…..? And Editors?
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‘ Some philosopher of history had once said that man kind never completely abandons any of its ancient tools.’ Titan civilian -Karl’s sketchbook remains with a pencil attached in the year 2276. -Imperial Earth by Arthur C. Clarke
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An editor polishes and refines directs the focus of the story along a particular course checks out what is non essential cuts out what doesn’t fit enhances the major points to draw attention conveys the message properly Responsibility Conservation of trends in this era for Future
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Conserving trends from stone plaque to nanoscreens
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also…………………. Editor should be aware of the global market the behavioral patterns of readers sophisticated electronic devices - whether the content is compatible basic concepts of new technologies
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Challenges facing science editors in Sri Lanka Limited market segment –few love science Modern Science is far from public- An agricultural country Cultural and Religious impact Problems in Education System Language barriers, hard to find good science translators Lacking editors with international working experience In acquiring copyrights from overseas publishers- price & lack of professionals Should be involved in production, marketing and advertising process Book reading behavior decline dramatically-blog sphere, e-books, face book, twitter
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Overcoming Challenges How to Popularize science? Public ‘A SF per 2 months’ – Publish a Sinhala translation of a world famous science fiction bimonthly Sky News SMS alert service Schools & Universities Night Sky Observation Camps in schools Science Quiz programs- books to be donated to winners
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Night Sky Observation Camps
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Astro news to idea apps- SMS
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The Book App Customer need a book Text – the title or author Send SMS System select the nearest bookstore from GPS Reply – the nearest bookshop The distance between the customer and the shop in km Price ISBN number The publisher
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