* We’ve often wondered about the possibilities of subscription programs to bring publishers–particularly those with a consistent focus–closer to their core readers. (As noted here previously, Powell’s has been building a strong foundation for their subscription program Indiespensable. It turns out that the recently-launched Open Letter press, based at the University of Rochester and specializing in literature in translation, is selling “season subscriptions” to their list. They’ve offered the six fall titles for $65 plus shipping, or 12 fall and spring 09 titles for $120 plus shipping. Chad Post says subscriptions were part of their plan “right from the start.” […]