The issue kicks-off with a look at how and why Barnes & Noble plans to transform itself into a major retailer of digital content and e-readers. B&N's makeover is not playing well on Wall Street however, and the company's stock was the biggest loser of all industry stocks in the first half of 2010. In all, the Publishers Weekly Stock Index fell over 14% in the six month period. Metadata is something publishers and others need to embrace and a piece explains why. Former NEA official David Kipen is preparing for his next act--owner of a lending library and used bookstore. The issue also features audio listing and an analysis of what higher unit sales but lower revenue means for the audio industry. Comic-con is around the corner and a feature examines what the prospects are for the giant gathering to remain in San Diego.