Reviving Literary Gems as Ebooks - Digital Publishing with Patrick Mehr of Plunkett Lake Press

Join host Justin Fortier as he interviews Patrick Mehr, the publisher at Plunkett Lake Press, who has digitally transformed rare and old books into accessible eBooks. In this episode, Patrick discusses his transition from a management consultant to a digital publisher, the meticulous process of digitizing books, the challenges of securing electronic rights, and the satisfaction of making valuable books available to a wider audience. Learn about the fascinating stories behind these books and the importance of preserving historical knowledge in the digital age. Visit Patrick's Plunkett Lake Press: https://plunkettlakepress.com (00:00) Introduction and Guest Overview (00:23) Discovering Plunkett Lake Press (02:34) Patrick Mehr's Background and Journey (05:24) Challenges and Rewards of Digital Publishing (09:05) The Process of Digitizing Books (19:07) Securing Rights and Legal Hurdles (23:02) Final Thoughts and Future Prospects (37:18) Conclusion and Closing Remarks How to Connect with Justin Fortier, Host of The Toolkit ➡️ Connect on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinpfortier/ ➡️ Find Justin on Twitter/X: https://x.com/justinpfortier ➡️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3OuwK29