D2.1 Möbius theoretical framework: opportunities, benefits, and risks
This deliverable reports on task 2.1. This report provides insights into the current practices and trends in the European publisher industry, the link with new publishing/business models (self-publishing, crowdfunding, prosumer-driven), the Möbius consortium partners involved in the publishing industry, and current user practices and online communities (platforms, and fan fiction communities). Besides the industry’s current state, this report presents the first user requirements for the Möbius book and the Möbius Prosumer Intelligence Toolkit. The presented user requirements are formed through various research activities involving professional users (publishers), end-users (fanfic enthusiasts) and the Möbius consortium.
