# Gist Books: How Print on Demand Creates New Possibilities for the Publishing Industry

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Podcast: [Scholarly Communication](https://stenobird.com/podcast/scholarly-communication-3362615)
Published: 2026-03-23T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today I’m speaking with Ramona Liberoff and Liz Fried, cofounders of the new publisher, Gist Books. Gist allows readers to pick the topics they want, creating a unique and up-to-date collection of topics in a personalized volume. Gist is positioning itself to change the nature of books, offering a wikipedia like experience in physical form. Learn more at Gist's website. Caleb Zakarin is the CEO and Publisher of the New Books Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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